News from April 2020
Pittsburgh schools accused of awarding job to company that failed to follow bid specifications
PITTSBURGH — A couple who submitted a bid for remediation work at Pittsburgh City Schools alleged the winning contractor did not follow the district's specifications, according to a complaint filed in March.
Former paralegal at Philadelphia personal injury law firm claims she was fired due to health condition
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia personal injury law firm is facing a suit alleging it fired one of its paralegals due to her health condition. Lisa Pio filed a complaint April 21 in the U.S.
Bethlehem casino hit with slip-and-fall lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is facing a negligence claim by a patron alleging she slipped on an object and suffered injuries.
McClure-area attorney alleges he received illegal telemarketing calls for health insurance services
LEWISTOWN — A McClure-area attorney is alleging he received illegal telemarketing calls on his cell phone from a health insurance seller.
April 22: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "family and medical leave act" cases
The following cases categorized as "family and medical leave act" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 22: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 22: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on April 22. 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 April 22
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on April 22 in the suits below:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on April 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on April 22 in the suits below:
Court activity on April 28: Kelly Brennan vs Life Insurance Company of North America
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kelly Brennan against Life Insurance Company of North America on April 28.
Court activity on April 27: THE Charter Oak Fire Insurance, Et AL. vs Douglas Dynamics
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by THE Charter Oak Fire Insurance, Et AL. against Douglas Dynamics on April 27: 'Notice Of Removal From Court Of Common Pleas Of Allegheny County, Case Number Gd-20-003639 With 175000 (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-558134), Filed By Douglas Dynamics, Et Al.. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (elt)'.
Court activity on April 27: Anthony Furfari vs Pension Benefit Guarantee Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Anthony Furfari against Pension Benefit Guarantee Corp. on April 27: 'Complaint Against Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-5583563), Filed By Anthony Furfari. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons As To Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation) (jv)'.
Court activity on April 28: Bernard Jones vs John Does 1-3
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bernard Jones against John Does 1-3, Mark Sanchez and P&S Transportation LLC on April 28: 'Notice By John Does 1-3, P&s Transportation, Llc, Mark Sanchez (attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Affidavit Rule 7.1 Disclosure, # 5 Designation Form, # 6 Designation Form Signed Civil Case Track Designation Form)(decinti, James)'.
Court activity on April 28: James Daly vs Pacific Cycle Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by James Daly against Pacific Cycle Inc., Target, Target Corp. and Target Stores on April 28: 'Notice Of Removal By Target Corporation (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0313-14260342), Filed By Target Corporation. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Designation Form, # 5 Case Management Track Form)(grey, Francis)'.
Court activity on April 28: Estate of Marie Tomei vs H&H Manufacturing Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Estate of Marie Tomei against H&H Manufacturing Co. Inc. on April 28: 'Mandate Of Usca That Order Of District Court Entered On 4/25/19 Is Hereby Reversed And Remanded. (rf, )'.
Court activity on April 28: Lisa Schaffer vs Geico Secure Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lisa Schaffer against Geico Secure Insurance Company on April 28: 'Complaint Against Geico Secure Insurance Company (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-5585359), Filed By Lisa Schaffer. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (cel)'.
Court activity on April 28: Kirsten Brennan vs Geico Secure Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kirsten Brennan against Geico Secure Insurance Company on April 28: 'Complaint Against Geico Secure Insurance Company (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-5585222), Filed By Kirsten Brennan. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (jv)'.
Commonwealth Court denies Villanova University the ability to build dome for its campus soccer facility
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has reversed the findings of a Delaware County judiciary, finding that Villanova University is not entitled to construct a seasonal dome to cover a soccer field on its campus.
Ex-postal worker who claimed he suffered discrimination for being gay and HIV-positive allowed to proceed anonymously
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has permitted a former postal worker who claimed he was discriminated against and fired for being gay and HIV-positive to proceed anonymously in his lawsuit, on a conditional basis.
Pittsburgh is not liable for officers who allegedly arrested woman for not supporting Trump
PITTSBURGH – The City of Pittsburgh and five of its police officers have won conditional dismissal of a municipal liability claim brought by a woman who alleged she was unlawfully arrested because she doesn’t support President Trump.