News from June 2019
Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future alleges Philadelphia recycling facility unlawfully discharges storm water
PHILADELPHIA – A nonprofit environmental organization alleges the operator of a Philadelphia recycling facility is unlawfully discharging polluted storm water.
Woman suing over alleged fall at Seventh Day Adventist retreat
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey woman is suing a religious organization after she stepped into a hole during a retreat and sprained her ankle and wrist.
Cyclist files suit against Pacific Cycle over allegations handbrake lever broke while in use, caused crash
MEDIA – A man is suing a bike manufacturer, alleging that he was injured when the handbrake lever failed while he was riding the bicycle and caused him to crash.
Whistleblower's lawsuit alleging scheme at Wheeling Hospital defrauded Medicare transferred to West Virginia
PITTSBURGH – The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania recently agreed to transfer a federal whistleblower lawsuit that alleges a hospital overpaid physicians in a scheme to funnel millions in services to the hospital to a federal court in West Virginia.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on June 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on June 17 in the suits below:
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on June 17
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on June 17 in the suits below:
June 17: 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 June 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 17: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "720 labor: labor/mgt. relations" cases
The following cases categorized as "720 labor: labor/mgt. relations" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on June 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 17: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "product liability" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on June 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 17: U.S. District Court for the Western 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 Western District of Pennsylvania on June 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 17: 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 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Natural Gas Pipeline Contractor to Pay $354,933 in Back Wages and Damages to Employees Nationwide Following Federal Wage Investigation
Rockford Corp. – a natural gas pipeline construction company in Montrose, Pennsylvania – has entered into a consent judgment with the U.S. Department of Labor requiring payment of $177,466 in back wages, with an equal amount in liquidated damages, to 306 employees across the nation.
MORGAN LEWIS: Morgan Lewis Wins Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Law Firm of the Year Award From Chambers USA
The practice was ranked in Band 1 on the national level and secured several state rankings in Chambers USA 2019.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: Philadelphia-based Company Agrees to $300,000 Judgment for Sale of Improperly Sourced Computer Supplies to Federal Agencies
U.United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Support of Microcomputers Associates (“SOMA”) has agreed to a judgment against it in the amount of $300,000 for selling printers and other equipment to federal agencies that was manufactured in China and other non-compliant countries..
June 17: 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 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 17: 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 June 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
MORGAN LEWIS: Morgan Lewis Earns Wilef ‘gold Standard’ for 5th Consecutive Year
WILEF recognizes with Gold Standard status major law firms that meet objective requirements concerning the number of women among equity partners, in firm leadership positions, and in the ranks of their most highly compensated partners.
Sherwin-Williams is suing PPG Industries, alleging patent infringement
PITTSBURGH – A manufacturer of paints and related products alleges one of its competitors' powder coating products is infringing a patent.
Clean tech business drops lawsuit against former employees
PHILADELPHIA -- AES Clean Technology Inc. is suing a handful of individuals, alleging they launched a direct competitor while still employed with the plaintiff.
West-Aircomm Federal Credit Union allegedly failed to provide proper notice when repossessing vehicles
PITTSBURGH – A Monaca woman alleges she was not provided proper notice of disposition of collateral when her cars were repossessed.