News from January 2019
Supreme Court considers overriding 2002 med-mal reform; Groups warn it could create another health care crisis
HARRISBURG – Venue guidelines governing medical malpractice litigation statewide which were brought into law through 2002’s Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act may be abandoned by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s Civil Procedural Rules Committee.
Former employee claims Sebring & Associates law firm owes him more than $28K
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Brenda B. Sebring, d/b/a Sebring & Associates, a law firm, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid wages.
Pedestrian says she was injured by a dangerous pole on U.S. Post Office property
PHILADELPHIA — A Delaware County resident is suing the United States of America, citing alleged negligence.
Restaurant owners file class action against GrubHub
PHILADELPHIA — Restaurant owners have filed a class-action lawsuit against Grubhub Inc., an online and mobile platform, citing alleged breach of contract, conversion and fraud.
Maternity ward patient claims UPMC Mercy Hospital employee exposed himself
PITTSBURGH — A maternity ward inpatient is suing Michael T. Booker, a UPMC Mercy Hospital employee, citing alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Modell's Sporting Goods shopper says she was injured by falling display model
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing New Era and unknown individuals and companies, citing alleged negligence.
Court activity on Jan. 15: United States of America vs Liberty Eyecare LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Charles Steinberg, John Doe #1-100 and United States of America against Gamuzza Inc., John Doe #1-100, Liberty Eyecare LLC and Vincent Gamuzza on Jan. 15.
Jan. 15: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for 376 qui tam (31 u.s.c. 3729(a)) cases
The following 376 qui tam (31 u.s.c. 3729(a))-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 13: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for motor vehicle cases
The following motor vehicle-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 13 in the suits below:
Court activity on Jan. 14: Richard B. vs United Healthcare Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Richard B., Amy B. and T. Sebastian B. against United Healthcare Insurance Company and United Behavioral Health on Jan. 14: 'Order Re Federal Rule Of Civil Procedure 12(b) Motions To Dismiss, More Fully Stated In Said Order. Signed By Judge Cathy Bissoon On 1/14/19. (jhi)'
Court activity on Jan. 14: Robert Wall vs Corona Capital LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Robert Wall and Linda Wall against Corona Capital LLC and Altium Group LLC on Jan. 14: 'Minute Entry For Proceedings Held Before Judge Mark A. Kearney: Telephone Conference Held On 1/14/2019. (court Reporter: None) (kly)'
Court activity on Jan. 14: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company vs Wheels Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company against Ace American Insurance Company, Auto Owners Insurance Company, Barbara Lyden, David Predajna and Wheels Inc. on Jan. 14: 'Standing Order On Rule 12(b) Motions. Signed By Chief Magistrate Judge Cynthia Reed Eddy On 1/14/2019. (sms)'.
Court activity on Jan. 14: Cardinal Electric Power Inc. vs Buffalo Construction Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cardinal Electric Power Inc. against Buffalo Construction Inc. on Jan. 14: 'Full Consent To Proceed Before Us Mag. Judge Received By Parties. (ard)'
Court activity on Jan. 14: Linda Bobak vs Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Linda Bobak against Liberty Mutual Insurance Company on Jan. 14: 'Clerk's Office Quality Control Message Re 7 Certificate Of Service Of Discovery Requests Issued To Plaintiff. Error: Document Is Discovery. Correction: It Has Been Removed From Public View. This Message Is For Informational Purposes Only. (ept)'.
Court activity on Jan. 14: Valerie Fleming vs Samuel G. Sanders
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Patrick Fleming and Valerie Fleming against Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Samuel G. Sanders on Jan. 14: 'Order Setting Briefing Schedule. Response To 9 Motion To Remand To State Court Due By 1/28/2019, Reply Due By 2/6/2019. Page Limitations Outlined Herein. Signed By Judge Peter J. Phipps On 01/14/19. (eca)'.
Court activity on Jan. 14: Millie Mahon vs Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Millie Mahon against Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company and Allstate Insurance Company on Jan. 14.
Case activity for Avram Babenko vs Ethan Dillon on Jan. 14
The U.S. District Court of Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Avram Babenko and Marina Babenko against Ethan Dillon and Thomas Dillon on Jan. 14:
Case activity for Robert Covaleski vs Landoll Corp. on Jan. 14
The U.S. District Court of Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert Covaleski against Landoll Corp. and Dickinson Fleet Services LLC on Jan. 14:
Case activity for Balis Family Restaurant Corp. vs Hospitality Supportive Systems LLC on Jan. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Balis Family Restaurant Corp. against Hospitality Supportive Systems LLC on Jan. 14.