News from March 2019
March 13: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on March 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case of Mich. man who says he was engulfed by flames under a fireproof jacket continues in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit from a Michigan man who claims he was left unprotected by a fire-protection jacket when removing steel and severely burned by an oxygen leak caused by the manufacturer’s alleged negligence, has been slated for a settlement conference next year prior to trial.
Case activity for Sharon Stash vs Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston on March 19
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sharon Stash against Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston on March 19:
Court activity on March 18: Jane Kern Deemer vs Range Resources Appalachia LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Alice S. Murphy, Francis N. Blank, Helen A. Podish, Jane Kern Deemer and Mark D. Murphy against Range Resources Appalachia LLC on March 18.
Case activity for Richard Buonopane vs Republic Services Inc. on March 18
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Richard Buonopane against Republic Services Inc. on March 18:
Sierra Leone woman settles with healthcare provider who allegedly disclosed her HIV-positive status
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a Sierra Leone woman who claims a nurse working for her health care provider illegally and improperly disclosed her HIV-positive medical status has been settled and ended.
Case activity for Sandra Loiacano vs Merck & Co. Inc. on March 18
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sandra Loiacano against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on March 18:
Case activity for Shawn Knightly vs Centimark Corp. on March 19
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Shawn Knightly against Centimark Corp. on March 19:
Court activity on March 18: White Water West Industries Ltd. vs Nautilus Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by KP Construction Inc. and White Water West Industries Ltd. against Nautilus Insurance Company on March 18: 'Notice Of Removal, Certificate Of Service, Filed By Nautilus Insurance Company From Court Of Common Pleas Of Lehigh County, Pa, Case Number 2019-c-0489. (filing Fee $400.00 Receipt Number Ppe194149) (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheets)(kw, )'.
Case activity for A & H Sportswear Co. Inc. vs E Lo Sportswear LLC on March 18
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by A & H Sportswear Co. Inc. against E Lo Sportswear LLC and Lanco Trademark LLC on March 18:
Court activity on Feb. 26: Shawn Knightly vs Centimark Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Shawn Knightly against Centimark Corp. on Feb. 26: 'Electronic Notice Setting Hearing On Motion: The Court Will Hold A Hearing On 9 Motion To Transfer Case To United States District Court For The Western District Of Pennsylvania On 3/8/2019 At 02:00 Pm In Courtroom 13 Before District Judge Leo T. Sorokin. (montes, Mariliz)'.
Court activity on March 18: Sharon Stash vs Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sharon Stash against Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston on March 18: 'Complaint Against Liberty Life Assurance Company Of Boston (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-5066958), Filed By Sharon Stash. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (ksa)'.
Multidistrict litigation swamps courts as rules struggle to catch up; Is reform on the way?
Multidistrict litigation – sprawling cases sometimes involving thousands of plaintiffs from all over the country – now represents more than half of the civil caseload in federal courts, according to a new survey, yet defendants complain the rules governing them are largely judge-made and haphazardly enforced.
Case activity for Michael Dilworth vs A Lee Cook Hauling Inc. on March 18
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Michael Dilworth, Katina Jones, James Pileggi and Shawn Watson against A Lee Cook Hauling Inc. on March 18:
March 13: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for 230 rent lease & ejectment cases
The following 230 rent lease & ejectment-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on March 13. 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 March 13
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on March 13 in the suits below:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on March 13
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on March 13 in the suits below:
Court activity on March 19: Jane Kern Deemer vs Range Resources Appalachia LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Alice S. Murphy, Francis N. Blank, Helen A. Podish, Jane Kern Deemer and Mark D. Murphy against Range Resources Appalachia LLC on March 19.
Case activity for Shawn Knightly vs Centimark Corp. on March 5
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Shawn Knightly against Centimark Corp. on March 5:
March 11: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for patent cases
The following patent-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on March 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: