News from April 2020
Philadelphia-area doctor sues feds over Medicare dispute
PHILADELPHIA — A doctor practicing in Northeast Philadelphia is suing the federal government over her revocation of Medicare billing privileges.
Parents, children injured in elevator drop at Carnegie Museum claim negligence
PITTSBURGH — Several parents and their children are suing the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and others after allegedly suffering injuries when the elevator they were in suddenly dropped.
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Third Circuit rules for Newsweek in defamation lawsuit from 'Trump Mini-Me'
PHILADELPHIA – Citing First Amendment grounds, a federal appellate court has ruled that Newsweek did not defame a then-12 year-old supporter of President Donald Trump featured in one of its magazine articles in 2018 and that the previous dismissal of such counts against the publication was correct.
Landlord denies responsibility for minor tenant's lead poisoning
PHILADELPHIA – The landlord for parents of a local child who allegedly suffered from toxic lead exposure at his Philadelphia elementary school has denied claims he’s responsible for the child’s subsequent medical issues.
Man sues Pittsburgh elevator company after he suffered injuries while exiting lift
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh-based elevator company is facing a negligence claim from a man alleging he suffered injuries when the elevator he was exiting did not line up properly with its landing.
Post office faces lawsuit over alleged fall in Southhampton
PHILADELPHIA — A couple are suing the U.S. Postal Service after a man allegedly tripped on a floor runner at a Southhampton Post Office and suffered injuries.
Cozen O'Connor attorneys face legal malpractice, conflict of interest claim from client
PHILADELPHIA — A business owner is claiming legal malpractice against attorneys at a Pennsylvania firm who advised him on the sale of his companies.
PECO Energy claims PENNDOT damaged its underground gas main during excavation
MEDIA — PECO Energy has filed a suit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and USIC Locating Services after its underground gas main was damaged during excavation work.
Driver in I-76 accident blames Turnpike Commission for improper guardrail installation
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing Allegheny County, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and others claiming an improperly installed guardrail on Interstate 76 caused his injuries from an automobile accident.
April 8: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "product liability" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on April 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Brenda Brickhouse vs State Farm Fire & Casualty Company on April 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brenda Brickhouse against State Farm Fire & Casualty Company on April 14.
Case activity for Peoplestrategy Inc. vs Hearthstone Advisors LLC on April 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Peoplestrategy Inc. against Hearthstone Advisors LLC and Timothy Padva on April 14.
April 8: 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 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 8: U.S. District Court for the Eastern 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 Eastern District of Pennsylvania on April 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 8: 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 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on April 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on April 8 in the suits below:
April 8: U.S. District Court for the Western 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 Western District of Pennsylvania on April 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 8: U.S. District Court for the Western 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 Western District of Pennsylvania on April 8. 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 8
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on April 8 in the suits below:
April 8: U.S. District Court for the Western 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 Western District of Pennsylvania on April 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: