News from January 2019
Delaware County fights for its right to sue; Sherwin-Williams wants to block Pa. lead paint litigation pushed by private lawyers
PHILADELPHIA — Delaware County has filed a motion to dismiss a preemptory lawsuit filed by Sherwin-Williams Co. that attempts to block counties around Pennsylvania from pursuing possibly nine-figure litigation over lead paint.
Ox Bodies dump trucks seeks dismissal lawsuit over ladder
A dump truck body manufacturer responded to a negligence lawsuit filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on January 4.
Woman sued for millions over Allegheny Co. man's death seeks access to his high school records; Man died after fight at a house party
PITTSBURGH — On Jan. 7, a woman being sued in the wake of a 23-year-old’s death filed a subpoena to produce documents and other information for discovery against his high school in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County.
Commonwealth Court affirms fired worker's eligibility for unemployment compensation
HARRISBURG -- A former employee of a drain cleaning company who had his eligibility for unemployment compensation granted by the state had the decision confirmed in court.
West Whiteland sues trash bag company over thickness of product, wins at Commonwealth Court
HARRISBURG -- The Commonwealth Court upheld a ruling against a trash bag maker that was found in a breach of contract with a Pennsylvania township.
Retired Philadelphia Inquirer journalist claims he lost retirement in Woodbridge Ponzi scheme
PHILADELPHIA — A retired journalist is suing a financing service company, citing alleged intentional misrepresentation, fraud and unjust enrichment.
Case activity for Cardinal Electric Power Inc. vs Buffalo Construction Inc. on Jan. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cardinal Electric Power Inc. against Buffalo Construction Inc. on Jan. 21:
Case activity for Vernon Washington-Johnson vs Veritas Consultant Group LLC on Jan. 21
The U.S. District Court of Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Vernon Washington-Johnson against Veritas Consultant Group LLC, Moravia Health Network LLC and Chukwudi Franklin Igwe on Jan. 21:
Court activity on Jan. 21: Allstate Insurance Company vs Electrolux Home Products Inc.
The U.S. District Court of Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Allstate Insurance Company against Electrolux Home Products Inc. on Jan. 21: 'Answer To Complaint By Electrolux Home Products, Inc..(yemma, Melissa)'
Court activity on Jan. 21: Ana Hernandez vs State Farm Fire & Casualty Company
The U.S. District Court of Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ana Hernandez, Alberto Santos and Julia Delgado against State Farm Fire & Casualty Company, Brian Cover and Chandra L. Robinson on Jan. 21: 'Arbitration Certification That Case Exceeds The Sum Of $150,000.00 Exclusive Of Interest And Costs (wheeler, Jonathan)'
BERGER MONTAGUE: Berger Montague Elects Michael Dell’Angelo New Member of Firm’s Executive Committee, Elevates Shareholder Ruthanne Gordon to Chief Administrative Officer
Berger Montague is proud to announce that the firm has elected Michael Dell’Angeloas the newest member of its Executive Committee.
FOX ROTHSCHILD: Marilou Watson Recognized by Montgomery Bar with Honorable Horace A. Davenport Diversity Award
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Marilou E. Watson, who received the Honorable Horace A. Davenport Diversity Award by the Montgomery Bar Association.
OBERMAYER: Michael Bertin Planning and Moderating PBI’s “Family Law Practice in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties”
Partner Michael Bertin is the course planner and moderator of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s program titled, “Family Law Practice in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties.”
OBERMAYER: Colton and Bertin to Speak on PBA Family Law Section Winter Meeting
Obermayer Partners Julie R. Colton and Michael E. Bertin will both be speaking at the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s 2019 Winter Meeting for the Family Law Section.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Jillian Kirn Serves as Panelist at Environmental Law Institute Event on Environmental Justice in Appalachia
Environmental attorney Jillian C. Kirn of the Philadelphia office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP served as a panelist at the Environmental Law Institute’s (ELI) multimedia seminar, “Environmental Justice.
Suing over hurt feelings
It hurts to not be wanted, but if you’re picked last for dodgeball or if your crush says no to a date, there are methods for dealing with rejection.
Lawsuit: Claims payment denied for emergency care rendered to plaintiff's late husband
PITTSBURGH – A health insurance provider is being charged with negligence and bad faith for allegedly denying payment for a claim in connection with emergency medical care administered to a Pennsylvania widow’s late spouse.
Conference upcoming for suit brought by father, daughter allegedly harmed by apartment chemicals, mold
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit involving a father-daughter pair of plaintiffs from the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia suing their property owner and manager for alleged exposure to both mold and insecticides in their apartment, has been slated for a settlement conference next summer.
Case of man who broke arm on North Philadelphia golf course scheduled for 2020 trial
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a man who allegedly sustained a broken arm and ribs while riding in a golf cart on the Juniata Golf Course in North Philadelphia has been scheduled for a trial in about a year.
Woman says she tripped on traffic sign on Upper Darby property, files lawsuit
MEDIA — A citizen and resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is suing Upper Darby Township and Aqua America Inc., d/b/a Aqua Pennsylvania, a government subdivision and water utility company, citing alleged premises liability.