News from June 2019
Case activity for F.M. Trading Associates LLC vs Groundhog Enterprises Inc. on May 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by F.M. Trading Associates LLC and Zara Beauty Salon against Groundhog Enterprises Inc. on May 31:
May 28: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for personal injury cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on May 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 28: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for insurance cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on May 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 28: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for 151 contract: recovery medicare cases
The following cases categorized as "151 contract: recovery medicare" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on May 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 28: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for motor vehicle cases
The following cases categorized as "motor vehicle" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on May 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 28: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for contract cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on May 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Gamblers' lawsuit blames $250K in losses at SugarHouse Casino on dealers they say bungled the shuffling of cards
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of card players who sustained combined losses of a quarter-million dollars at Philadelphia’s SugarHouse Casino have alleged the gaming establishment supplied their table games incorrectly and illegitimately, literally stacking the deck in its own favor.
Defense and indemnification action involving Penn National, Travelers insurance companies is dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – A dismissal was reached in a federal court suit surrounding an underlying personal injury action which had a construction company seeking both indemnification and defense from the Penn National and Travelers insurance companies.
June 4: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on June 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Bucks County found liable for violating state criminal history records act in $67 million jury verdict
DOYLESTOWN – Bucks County could be on the hook for a $67 million punitive damages verdict, after a federal court jury recently determined in a class action lawsuit that the county and its department of corrections violated the state’s Criminal History Records Information Act.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig Boosts Its Reach in the Philadelphia Real Estate Market, Doubling Local Team
The latest addition of real estate attorney Jennifer L. Wunder comes amid 18 months of robust growth for the Real Estate group in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Philadelphia office.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig Named USA Restructuring Law Firm of the Year at 2019 Turnaround Atlas Awards
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named USA Restructuring Law Firm of the Year for middle markets at Global M&A Network’s11th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards, May 20, 2019, in New York.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Cozen O’Connor’s Institutional Response Group Continues to Expand with the Addition of Helen Park, Peter C. Lim, and Adam M. Shapiro
Cozen O’Connor welcomed three highly regarded investigative attorneys — Helen Park, Peter C. Lim, and Adam M. Shapiro — to its growing Institutional Response Group (IRG).
June 3: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on June 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Boyertown School District's transgender restroom policy will stand after denial from SCOTUS
PHILADELPHIA – On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to the Boyertown Area School District’s policy of allowing transgender students to use the restroom facilities corresponding to their gender identity.
Serial ADA plaintiff settles with local Sky Zone trampoline facility over parking access dispute
PHILADELPHIA – A wheelchair-bound woman who charged a Sky Zone trampoline park facility with violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by not providing adequate parking facilities has settled with the park.
Allegheny General Hospital alleges insurance company unlawfully denied late patient's claims
PITTSBURGH – An estate representative and a Pittsburgh hospital allege an insurance company has unlawfully denied a late man's insurance claims.
Man alleges asbestos exposure during career with Mine Safety Appliance caused disease
PITTSBURGH – A Beaver Falls couple are suing a mine safety company alleging that the husband was diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease because of exposure during his career.
Blue States alleges Duquesne owes more than $48,000 for city manager services
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh man alleges he and his company were not paid after their contract was terminated by the city of Duquesne.
Widow files suit against United Rentals over use of lift in window washer's death
PITTSBURGH – A Jefferson Hills widow has filed a wrongful death suit against the owners of a lift after her husband was killed while using the equipment while washing windows.