News from March 2019
Claustrophobia as a disability: Employee sues fireworks company for not providing him an office with a window
PITTSBURGH — A longtime employee's federal lawsuit against his former employer for allegedly failing to accommodate his condition of claustrophobia follows a series of similar cases introduced since a change in disabilities law in 2008.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on March 11
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on March 11 in the suits below:
Appeals court rules Dragonetti Act protects attorney from opposing counsel's pursuit of sanctions
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania appeals court has ruled that a lower court incorrectly interpreted the Dragonetti Act in deciding to let a request for sanctions against defense counsel in a medical malpractice trial proceed.
Shell Oil sued over alleged mishap while pouring concrete
PITTSBURGH — A couple are seeking damages, claiming that a concrete worker was caused severe and irreparable damages in a worksite accident.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on March 11
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on March 11 in the suits below:
Judge says father and daughter allegedly harmed by mold must comply with discovery requests
PHILADELPHIA – 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 have been ordered by a state court judge to respond to the defendant's discovery requests.
Discovery ongoing in foster family abuse case involving two Philadelphia boys
PHILADELPHIA – Continued discovery is scheduled to take place in the case of two young Philadelphia boys, ages 6 and 8 years old, who were allegedly sexually abused by their foster parent’s grandson.
MCNEES WALLACE NURICK: Mcnees Labor & Employment Attorney to Present on I-9 Compliance at Business Breakfast Briefing
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, in partnership with the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, will host a Business Breakfast Briefing at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center on Friday, March 15, where McNees attorney Joe Sileo will present “What Employers Need to Know About I-9 Compliance.” The presentation runs from 8:00 a.m.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP:National Kidney Foundation Honors Joel Bolstein with Leadership in Action Award
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Joel Bolstein, who was honored by the National Kidney Foundation (NFK) with the Arthur P. Pasquarella Leadership in Action Award.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Jacqueline G. Segal Appointed Parliamentarian of the Philadelphia Bar Association Board of Governors
Rochelle Fedullo, the Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, has appointed Fox Rothschild partner Jacqueline G. Segal to be Parliamentarian of the Philadelphia Bar Association Board of Governors for 2019.
CLARK HILL: Clark Hill Member, Robert Tomilson, Appointed to Eastern University’s Board of Trustees
Clark Hill member, Robert Tomilson, has been appointed to Eastern University’s Board of Trustees.
JACKSON LEWIS: Malcolm J. Ingram of Jackson Lewis Named Interim President of the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ and DE
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Associate Malcolm J. Ingram has been appointed Interim President of the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ and DE (AACC).
Plaintiffs lawyer says he spent 800 hours on case but didn't get his share of $3M in fees
PITTSBURGH — An attorney is seeking damages, alleging he invested over 800 hours in a case and was not paid fairly for his work.
Repsol Oil would pay BKV $21 million if arbitration award is affirmed by Pittsburgh judge
PITTSBURGH - The owner of an Allegheny County pipeline has won an arbitration award of more than $21 million over an alleged breach of contract with an oil company.
Contractor allegedly electrocuted at Home Depot will not have case expedited, judge says
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a contractor who suffered an electric shock renovating a break room in Home Depot will not be expedited on a faster case management track, according to the decision of a state judge.
Texas lawmakers say the ALI's insurance law project 'not worthy of recognition by the courts'
AUSTIN, Texas – In response to the controversial passage of the American Law Institute’s Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance last year, legislation has recently been filed by Texas lawmakers to discourage its being relied upon by courts.
Court activity on March 14: Teodori Enterprises LP vs Falcons Restaurant Group LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Teodori Enterprises LP against 1110 Falcons Food LLC, Falcons Restaurant Group LLC, Ohio Valley Bistro Inc. and Shamsuddin Charania on March 14.
Case activity for Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois vs Stephen Moretti on March 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois against Stephen Moretti and Eric Craven on March 14:
Court activity on March 13: Joseph W. Harris vs Wright Medical Technology Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Carla E. Harris and Joseph W. Harris against Microport Orthopedics Inc., Wright Medical Group Inc. and Wright Medical Technology Inc. on March 13.
Case activity for Safstor Real Estate Co. LLC vs 4890 Summerdale Associates LP on March 13
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Safstor Real Estate Co. LLC against 4890 Summerdale Associates LP on March 13: