News from May 2019
May 6: 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 May 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Daughter names First Energy, Ohio Edison in suit over troubleman's death
PITTSBURGH – A Bessemer woman has filed a suit against the owners and other related entities of a bucket truck that overturned while in use by her father, causing his death.
ALI sends in lobbyists as Texas lawmakers consider denouncing group's insurance Restatement
AUSTIN, Texas – New records show that the American Law Institute has hired lobby assistance to oppose legislation filed by Texas lawmakers to discourage the Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance from being relied upon by courts.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Women’s Resource Center’s 13th Annual Leadership Luncheon
Jacqueline G. Segal, who is on the Women's Resource Center Advisory Board, hosted the Fox sponsored table at the WRC's 13th Annual Leadership Luncheon on May 8, 2019.
ECKERT SEAMANS: Eckert Seamans welcomes Maya Cheriyan as an associate in the firm’s Pittsburgh office and Business Division
Eckert Seamans issued the following announcement on May 8.Eckert Seamans is pleased to welcome Maya Cheriyan as an associate in the firm’s Pittsburgh office and Business Division.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Fox Rothschild Promotes Catherine Monte to Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer
In a move that cements the firm’s commitment to fostering strategic and innovative solutions that drive efficiencies in the delivery of client services.
Case activity for Bobbie Scholtz vs Aramingo Operating Group Inc. on May 13
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bobbie Scholtz and Samantha Fisher against Aramingo Operating Group Inc., Concordville Operating Group Inc., Emad Elgeddawy, Hem Management Inc. and Pyramid Operating Group Inc. on May 13:
May 13: 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 May 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for State Farm Fire & Casualty Company vs Electrolux Home Products Inc. on May 13
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by State Farm Fire & Casualty Company against Electrolux Home Products Inc., Frigidaire, GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Co. Ltd., Midea America Corp., Midea Group Co. Ltd., Midea International Trading Co. Ltd. and Midea USA Inc. on May 13:
Court activity on May 13: Raneeshia T. Hines vs State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Raneeshia T. Hines against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company on May 13: 'Demand For Trial By Jury By State Farm Fire And Casualty Company. (miller, Lori)'
Montana man claims taking Invokana diabetes medication caused him to suffer gangrene
PHILADELPHIA – Another lawsuit from an out-of-state plaintiff joins others in targeting Johnson & Johnson’s Invokana medication for Type 2 diabetes, alleging the company failed to warn him that the drug put him at increased risk for the gangrene he sustained from taking it.
Harrisburg grocer says it's not responsible for Philly woman's head injuries at charter school
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman says a Harrisburg-based grocer, and a local charter school and cleaning service agency were responsible for injuries she suffered when a metal bar fell and landed on her head, while the grocer claims her injuries are barred by a number of affirmative defenses.
Judge: Samaritans must comply with discovery requests or face trial sanctions
PHILADELPHIA – Per a recent order from a Philadelphia judge, a Jenkintown-based nonprofit organization must comply with discovery requests or face sanctions in the form of preclusion of testimony and evidence at trial.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia employee alleges policy prevents her from using FMLA leave
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman alleges her employer failed to accommodate her request for intermittent leave to care for her medical condition.
Woman alleges use of Schwarzkopf hair dye caused baldness
PITTSBURGH – A woman is suing a hair product manufacturer over allegations that the use of a hair dye resulted in hair loss.
Court battle continues in case of North Allegheny PE teacher who was fired, then reinstated
PITTSBURGH – The North Allegheny School District asked the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County to vacate an arbitration award issued after a legal dispute that was sparked by a teacher’s firing.
Allegheny County Health Department gets involved in lawsuit against U.S. Steel, wants global settlement after Christmas Eve fire
PITTSBURGH – The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) recently asked the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania if it could intervene in Clean Air Act (CAA) lawsuit against U.S. Steel Corp.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Cozen O’Connor Signs on for Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certification to Increase Diversity in Firm Leadership
Cozen & O'Connor issued the following announcement on May 8.Cozen O’Connor announced they are signing on for Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certification.
CLARK HILL: Clark Hill Attorneys Named 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Clark Hill PLC issued the following announcement on May 9.Twenty attorneys of Clark Hill’s Philadelphia and Pittsburgh offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers & Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers, published by Law & Politics magazine, is a consumer guide to outstanding attorneys based on a multi-step selection process including a survey and peer review.
Case activity for Steven Brundage vs Snyder Of Berlin on May 10
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Steven Brundage and Brundage Snack Foods against Snyder Of Berlin, Birds EYE Foods LLC and Agrilink Foods Inc. on May 10: