News from May 2019
Parents of special ed student sue Rose Tree Media School District
PHILADELPHIA — A student's parents are suing a school district for its alleged negligence in failing to provide the care the student is entitled to.
May 28: 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 May 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 20: 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 May 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Lawsuit: Philadelphia school kept 10-year-old handcuffed for five hours, caused asthma attack
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman has filed a lawsuit alleging she was handcuffed and left in a conference room for hours when she was a 10-year-old at a Philadelphia school.
Target receives summary judgment to dismiss couple's trip-and-fall lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — Target Corp. has won summary judgment in a case brought against the retailer by a couple who claimed the retailer's negligence led to a trip and fall that caused a broken hip.
Law firm beats back lawsuit filed by colleague over fees
PHILADELPHIA — A finance company successfully sought to have a lawsuit by a law office dismissed, alleging there was never an agreement signed between the two entities.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: Butler Couple Charged in $1.3 M Fraud Scheme Now Facing Tax Charges
Two residents of Butler County, Pennsylvania, previously indicted in Pittsburgh on April 17, 2019, on charges of mail fraud, conspiracy to commit mail fraud, embezzlement from a healthcare benefit program, conspiracy to commit money laundering, money laundering, and making a false statement in a loan application, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on additional charges of conspiracy and filing false tax returns, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.s. Department of Labor Fines Pennsylvania Manufacturer for Workplace Safety Hazards Following Employee Amputation
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Champion Modular Inc. for exposing employees to safety and health hazards at its Strattanville, Pennsylvania, facility. The company faces $687,650 in penalties.
Texas man alleges Colonial Airport Parking failed to protect him from stepping into pothole
PHILADELPHIA – A Texas couple allege the husband was injured in a Lester parking lot when he stepped into a pothole.
Philadelphia man alleges injuries from defective circular saw, seeks damages from Dewalt, Home Depot
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia couple are suing Home Depot and Black & Decker, alleging that the husband was injured while using a defective piece of machinery.
Woman alleges vomit on floor at Monroeville Mall caused fall, concussion
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh woman alleges she sustained a concussion after slipping in vomit at a Monroeville mall.
Couple file suit against Penske Truck alleging that a spring broke and caused a door to fall on the husband
PITTSBURGH – A Hopwood couple have filed suit against the owners of a refrigerated delivery truck after the husband allegedly sustained a torn rotator cuff caused by a falling overhead door.
WILSON ELSER: Wilkinson to Serve as Vice President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association
Kathleen D. Wilkinson (Partner-Philadelphia) was elected vice president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association at the PBA's Annual Meeting on May 17, 2019, in Lancaster. She will thereafter serve as the association's president-elect and as its 2021−2022 president.
COZEN O'CONNOR: 63 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers has selected 63 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Court activity on May 23: Melony Lewis vs North American Communications Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Christian Padilla and Melony Lewis against North American Communications Inc. on May 23: 'Complaint Against North American Communications Inc. (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-5149388), Filed By Christian Padilla, Melony Lewis. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (jjg)'.
Case activity for Malibu Media LLC vs John Doe Subscriber Assigned Ip Address 64.121.218.131 on May 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Malibu Media LLC against John Doe Subscriber Assigned Ip Address 64.121.218.131 on May 22:
Court activity on May 24: Melony Lewis vs North American Communications Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Melony Lewis and Christian Padilla against North American Communications Inc. on May 24: 'Praecipe To Issue Summons By Melony Lewis, Christian Padilla (attachments: # 1 Summons) (saul, Charles)'
Case activity for Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, Pllc vs HDR Enginerring Inc. on May 24
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, Pllc against HDR Enginerring Inc. on May 24:
Case activity for Robert Stengel vs Hops at the Paddock Inc. on May 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert Stengel against Hops at the Paddock Inc. and Scott Hoppy on May 24:
Case activity for Healthcare Services Group Inc. vs Jorge Santiago on May 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Healthcare Services Group Inc. against Jorge Santiago, Milciades Moreta and Serene Health Services LLC on May 24: