News from January 2019
Lanier Law Firm: U.S. doesn’t have an ‘absolute’ right to dismiss ‘meritorious’ FCA complaints
TEXARKANA – The U.S. government does not have an absolute, unreviewable right to dismiss meritorious lawsuits brought under the False Claims Act – that’s the argument Lanier Law Firm lawyers are making to keep their whistleblower complaints alive.
Philadelphia man alleges he was beaten and robbed at Onyx strip club, which rejects allegations
PHILADELPHIA – A man who visited a Philadelphia gentlemen’s club and claimed to have been assaulted, beaten and robbed while there has launched legal action against the club and its ownership and operating management companies.
Lawsuit: $190K in alleged unpaid costs being sought by Philly marble and tile distributor
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia marble and tile distributor is seeking more than $190,000 it says a client owes them in invoiced costs for materials and installation related to a resort construction project in Myrtle Beach, S.C., whereas the defendants say the allegations are baseless.
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Former Delco prisoner says corrections guard, a former boxer, beat him while in custody
PHILADELPHIA – A man once incarcerated in a Delaware County jail claims that he was assaulted and severely beaten by a former boxer-turned-corrections officer during his stay, and is suing the man and the organization operating the institution for damages.
GMA Legal Conference: A 'must-attend event' for food, beverage and consumer product legal professionals
PALM BEACH GARDENS – This year's Grocery Manufacturers Association's Legal Conference event is set to be held in Palm Beach Gardens on Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5.
Jan. 21: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for contract cases
The following contract-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 21: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for labor cases
The following labor-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 21: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for product liability cases
The following product liability-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 21: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for contract cases
The following contract-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 21. 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. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 21 in the suits below:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 21 in the suits below:
Case activity for Jordan Jones vs Giant Eagle Inc. on Jan. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jordan Jones, Robert Lemus and Jason Reed against Giant Eagle Inc. on Jan. 22:
Court activity on Jan. 22: Juli Wintjen vs Doe Defendants 1-10
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Juli Wintjen against Doe Defendants 1-10, Know Betta Breakfasts LLC, Sham Asnani and Yashna Asnani on Jan. 22.
Court activity on Jan. 22: Juli Wintjen vs Doe Defendants 1-10
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Juli Wintjen against Denny's Inc. and Doe Defendants 1-10 on Jan. 22: 'Complaint Against Denny's, Inc., Doe Defendants 1-10 (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-5001949), Filed By Juli Wintjen. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (jd)'.
Court activity on Jan. 22: Cassidy Esslinger vs MTY International Ltd.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cassidy Esslinger against MTY International Ltd., Dandee International Limited and Walmart Inc. on Jan. 22: 'Order Re Federal Rule Of Civil Procedure 12(b) Motions To Dismiss, More Fully Stated In Said Order. Signed By Judge Cathy Bissoon On 1/22/19. (jhi)'
Case activity for Tommy Baker vs New Prospect Company on Jan. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tommy Baker against New Prospect Company on Jan. 22:
Court activity on Jan. 22: M. S. vs Western Power Sports Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by M. S., Jeremiah Shingledecker and Alexis Shingledecker against Western Power Sports Inc. on Jan. 22: 'Summons Issued As To Western Power Sports, Inc. (ksa)'
Court activity on Jan. 22: Alex Reinig vs Rbs Citizens
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ahmad Naji, Alex Reinig, Bob Soda, Daniel Jenkins, Daniel Kolenda, David Howard, Ken Gritz, Mark Ross, Mary Lou Gramesky, Peter Wilder Smith, Robert Pederson, Teresa Fragale, Valerie Dal Pino and William Kinsella against Rbs Citizens on Jan. 22.
Case activity for Renee Sudano vs Doe Defendants 1-10 on Jan. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Renee Sudano against Doe Defendants 1-10, Texas Roadhouse Investments of Beaver PA. LLC, Texas Roadhouse Investments of Butler PA LLC, Texas Roadhouse Investments of Greensburg PA LLC, Texas Roadhouse Investments of Washington PA, LLC and Robert P. Langley on Jan. 22:
Court activity on Jan. 22: NVR Inc. vs Affolder & Associates Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by NVR Inc. against Affolder & Associates Inc., Mutual Benefit Insurance Company and Pennsylvania Soil and Rock Inc. on Jan. 22: 'Disclosure Statement Identifying None As Corporate Parent Or Other Affiliate, By Mutual Benefit Insurance Company. (cohn, Jacob)'