News from April 2020
Middletown says local restaurant owner's claims it prevented him from doing business are baseless
HARRISBURG – The Borough of Middletown says that a federal lawsuit alleging its municipal officials sought to prevent a Chinese restaurant owner from opening and conducting daily business operations is groundless and fails to state a claim.
Penn State responds to lawsuit, says it can't have colorblind campus cops
JOHNSTOWN – Penn State University’s denial of employment to a campus police officer is predicated on his colorblindness being a potential threat to the health and safety of the university, the school said in response to the officer’s lawsuit.
Judge rules against Waynesburg student suspended for refusing urine drug test
PITTSBURGH – A former Waynesburg Central High School student has lost his attempt to reconsider the dismissal of his lawsuit - one resulting from his expulsion for suspected drug use.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on April 6
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on April 6 in the suits below:
April 6: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "151 contract: recovery medicare" cases
The following cases categorized as "151 contract: recovery medicare" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on April 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 6: 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 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
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ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: United States Attorney McSwain Warns of Potential Scams Concerning the Economic Impact Payments that Many Americans Will Soon Receive
United States Attorney William M. McSwain warned the public today about potential scams relating to the upcoming coronavirus economic impact payments, commonly referred to as stimulus checks.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: U.S. Attorney Scott Brady and Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro Warn Against Zoom-Bombing and Hacking Teleconferences During Coronavirus Pandemic
Scott W. Brady, United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro warned against hacking teleconferences during the coronavirus pandemic.
Shriners accuse Whitemarsh Township of illegally singling it out to bar circus performance
PHILADELPHIA – LuLu Shriners is suing the Township of Whitemarsh and several of its organizations and individuals over an ordinance that banned the performers from hosting its annual circus because of the exotic animals involved.
Retired NFL player claims Riddell knowingly manufactured unsafe helmets
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Several athletic companies have been named in a negligence lawsuit filed by a retired NFL player.
Wrongfully accused of bar assault, man loses defamation case against newspaper, police
ERIE – A federal judge has dismissed in its entirety a complaint brought by a former Allegheny College student who was accused of assault against a school alumnus in a Meadville bar by both law enforcement and a local newspaper, a crime which he was later cleared of any suspicion of being involved with.
Ohioans who sued casino for fall-related injuries and lost appeal case to Third Circuit
ERIE – An Ohio couple who lost their case in the District Court related to the wife’s fall over a sign located on a casino’s property, is now appealing the dismissal of that same action to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Judge dismisses three counts from business owner's lawsuit against Gettysburg over parking spots
HARRISBURG – Three counts have been dismissed from a lawsuit filed against the Borough of Gettysburg by a local business owner, who alleged they re-instituted a decades-old parking ordinance in order to retaliate against her for leading an opposition to a zoning dispute.
Superior Court overturns ruling in $68K case between lawyers
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has vacated a judgment in favor of Spector Gadon & Rosen P.C. in a financial dispute between it and another law firm.
Lawsuit accusing BMW of knowingly selling cars with defective engines can move forward
PHILADELPHIA – A U.S. District Judge granted in part and denied in part BMW of North America’s motion to dismiss a case concerning alleged defects in its luxury cars.
Law firm granted arbitration in legal malpractice lawsuit
HARRISBURG – A law firm will have its day in arbitration after all as the Superior Court vacated a ruling that overruled its effort to compel arbitration in a negligence case against it.
Case activity for Bernard Harvey vs Jennifer K. Devitt on April 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bernard Harvey against Jennifer K. Devitt on April 10.