News from October 2019
Case of concrete worker injured on site of CHOP project coming to trial in Philly in the spring
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit from a concrete worker allegedly struck by a falling metal object on the job against the construction entities with ties to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Schuylkill project is heading to trial next spring.
Law Firm's case against NTSB over plane crash info is suspended by federal judge
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia law firm who sued the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and alleged it illegally withheld information from families and loved ones of crash victims in violation of the Freedom of Information Act, has seen two of its claims dismissed for sovereign immunity and the case suspended.
OBERMAYER: Obermayer’s Municipal Services Team Scores a Record Deal in PA History
Two months after launching new practice—the Municipal Services Group— Tom Wyatt and his team facilitated a record deal in PA history.
MORGAN LEWIS: Morgan Lewis Recognized as #1 Legal Adviser in Power Sector
In addition, the firm has seen an uptick in its rankings within IJGlobal’s third-quarter 2019 project finance league tables, also released today.
OBERMAYER: Our Doylestown Office Has Moved!
We are excited to announce that due to our continued growth in the Bucks County area, our Doylestown office has moved to a new location.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Department of Labor Reaches Conciliation Agreement With Wells Fargo & Co. To Resolve Discrimination Allegations
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has entered into a conciliation agreement with Wells Fargo & Co. to resolve allegations of race discrimination in Arizona and gender-based discrimination in Virginia and Utah.
Man says feet were injured by imaging machine, sues VA, Siemens
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man whose feet were crushed during an imaging test at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital in Philadelphia is suing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the machine's manufacturer, Siemens.
Judge in $8 billion Risperdal trial high-fived the jury, Johnson & Johnson says
PHILADELPHIA – Johnson & Johnson, which was recently hit with a staggering $8 billion punitive damages verdict at the end of a recent trial surrounding anti-psychotic drug Risperdal in Philadelphia, has filed motions to set it aside and call for a retrial – in addition to calling for the presiding judge to recuse himself from the case moving forward, alleging improper conduct like high-fives and pictures with jurors.
Oct. 14: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "family - divorce - divorce with custody" cases
The following cases categorized as "family - divorce - divorce with custody" cases were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Oct. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Martin Sterling vs Robert Christian Wenner on Oct. 21
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activities in the suit brought by Martin Sterling against Robert Christian Wenner and Vera Getz on Oct. 21.
Case activity for Davita Garfield vs State Farm Fire and Casualty Company on Oct. 18
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Davita Garfield against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company on Oct. 18.
Case activity for Aaron Enterprises Inc. vs Federal Insurance Company on Oct. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Aaron Enterprises Inc. against Federal Insurance Company on Oct. 17.
Court activity on Oct. 17: Robert Houser vs The Prudential Insurance Company of America
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Robert Houser against The Prudential Insurance Company of America on Oct. 17: 'Complaint Against The Prudential Insurance Company Of America (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-5324213), Filed By Robert Houser. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (jm)'.
Case activity for Dennis J. Prendergast vs Scott C. Pomante on Oct. 21
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dennis J. Prendergast and Joanne Prendergast against Scott C. Pomante on Oct. 21.
Court activity on Oct. 21: Donever Thomas vs Janita Hendrickson
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity in the suit brought by Donever Thomas against Janita Hendrickson on Oct. 21: 'Hearing Scheduled For 12-06-2019 @ 9 AM'.
Case activity for Jeremie Thomas vs Robert Christian Wenner on Oct. 21
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jeremie Thomas against Robert Christian Wenner and Vera Getz on Oct. 21.
Case activity for Township of Radnor vs Irene Fetter on Oct. 21
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activities in the suit brought by Township of Radnor against Irene Fetter and Jeffrey Christopher Fetter on Oct. 21.
Case activity for Bank of America, N.A. vs Jasvir Kaur on Oct. 21
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bank of America, N.A. against Jasvir Kaur on Oct. 21.
Case activity for Thomas M. Brown vs Abington Memorial Hospital on Oct. 21
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activities in the suit brought by Thomas M. Brown against Abington Memorial Hospital and Kindred Hospitals East, LLC on Oct. 21.
Oct. 14: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "civil - tort - intentional tort" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil - tort - intentional tort" cases were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Oct. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: