News from April 2020
Contradicting testimony from corporate rep keeps asbestos lawsuit alive against Fisher Scientific
A company accused of supplying laboratory equipment that included mesothelioma was denied its motion for summary judgment in the Western District of Pennsylvania on March 27.
Though 'sympathetic,' Pa. federal judge defers to agency that took children from mother
PITTSBURGH – The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania will not interfere with state law as it denied a woman’s request for injunctive relief in a case in which she lost custody of her two children.
Pittsburgh Law School student's retaliation and hostile environment claims to move forward
PITTSBURGH – A University of Pittsburgh Law School student’s retaliation claims against the university survived the defendant's request for summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Court battle between Sherwin-Williams and PPG moves to Wisconsin
PITTSBURGH – Paint supplier PPG Industries Inc.’s motion to quash Sherwin-Williams Co.’s subpoena against it was transferred from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on March 25.
NYC worker fighting his health insurer gets good news from New York's top court
The New York Court of Appeals determined that a plaintiff properly claimed consumer-oriented behavior when alleging damages related to an insurance company falsifying representations made to New York City workers so that it would be selected over other companies.
Court activity on April 3: Daniel Walk vs Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Daniel Walk against Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. and C R Bard Inc. on April 3.
Court activity on March 20: Stephen Figard vs Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Stephen Figard against Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. and C R Bard Inc. on March 20: 'Amended Order - Second Amended Suggestion Of Remand And Transfer Order (third). See Order For Details. Signed By Senior Judge David G Campbell On 3/20/20. [amending To Remove Case: Lisa Riley V. C. R. Bard, Inc., 2:18-cv-00896-nv From Page 25 Of Schedule B]. (slq)'.
Case activity for Stephen Figard vs Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. on April 1
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Stephen Figard against Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. and C R Bard Inc. on April 1.
Court activity on March 6: Stephen Figard vs Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Stephen Figard against Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. and C R Bard Inc. on March 6: 'Amended Order-amended Suggestion Of Remand And Transfer Order (third). Signed By Senior Judge David G Campbell On 3/6/20. (slq)'.
Court activity on April 3: Charles Meyers vs Georgine May
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Charles Meyers and Mary Meyers against Georgine May and James May on April 3: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0313-14218598.), Filed By Charles Meyers, Mary Meyers. (attachments: # 1 Case Management Track Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Designation Form)(braker, Robert)'.
Court activity on March 6: Daniel Confer vs Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Daniel Confer and Sarah Confer against Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. and C R Bard Inc. on March 6: 'Amended Order-amended Suggestion Of Remand And Transfer Order (third). Signed By Senior Judge David G Campbell On 3/6/20. (slq)'.
Case activity for Celine Kohler vs State Farm Fire and Casualty Company on April 3
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Celine Kohler against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, State Farm Insurance Company and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company on April 3.
Court activity on March 6: Daniel Walk vs Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Daniel Walk against Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. and C R Bard Inc. on March 6: 'Amended Order-amended Suggestion Of Remand And Transfer Order (third). Signed By Senior Judge David G Campbell On 3/6/20. (slq)'.
Court activity on March 20: Daniel Walk vs Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Daniel Walk against Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. and C R Bard Inc. on March 20: 'Amended Order - Second Amended Suggestion Of Remand And Transfer Order (third). See Order For Details. Signed By Senior Judge David G Campbell On 3/20/20. [amending To Remove Case: Lisa Riley V. C. R. Bard, Inc., 2:18-cv-00896-nv From Page 25 Of Schedule B]. (slq)'.
Case activity for Patrick Rabickow vs Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. on April 3
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Patrick Rabickow against Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. and C R Bard Inc. on April 3.
Case activity for Daniel Walk vs Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. on April 1
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Daniel Walk against Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. and C R Bard Inc. on April 1.
Court activity on April 3: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company vs Samantha Ritchie
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company against Samantha Ritchie on April 3: 'Complaint Against Samantha Ritchie ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0313-14218237.), Filed By State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Case Management Track Form, # 3 Summons, # 4 Disclosure Statement Form)(merrigan, Eamon)'.
Case activity for Brenda Desalis vs Nationwide Property and Casualty Insurance Company on April 3
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brenda Desalis against Nationwide Property and Casualty Insurance Company on April 3.
Case activity for Daniel Confer vs Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. on April 1
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Daniel Confer and Sarah Confer against Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. and C R Bard Inc. on April 1.
Court activity on March 5: Stephen Figard vs Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Stephen Figard against Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. and C R Bard Inc. on March 5: 'Order-suggestion Of Remand And Transfer Order (third). Signed By Senior Judge David G Campbell On 3/4/20. (slq)'.