News from December 2020
Court activity on Dec. 7: Eugene Scalia vs Everest Home Care LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Eugene Scalia against Bhuwan Acharya and Everest Home Care LLC on Dec. 7: 'Complaint Against Bhuwan Acharya, Everest Home Care, Llc ), Filed By Eugene Scalia. (attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (jjg)'.
Case activity for Allstate Insurance Company vs LG Electronics USA Inc. on Dec. 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Allstate Insurance Company against LG Electronics USA Inc. on Dec. 8.
Woodworker files suit against Black & Decker, after losing two fingers while using electric tools
PITTSBURGH – A woodworker from Northwestern Pennsylvania says defective electric tools that he used in the course of his job led him to suffer amputation of two fingers on his right hand.
Dunmore School District update: Judge denies injunction to district over PIAA reclassification
SCRANTON – A federal judge has denied the attempt of Dunmore School District to secure an injunction over the reclassification of high school girls’ basketball program by a state athletic group.
N.Y. company says Montco man’s class action suit has not shown it violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
PHILADELPHIA – A New York company argues that a Montgomery County man has not properly pled a class action claim that it allegedly violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in its efforts to collect debts for Bank of America.
Superior Court reverses trial court verdict in Black man’s arrest over change dispute at Dollar General
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has reversed an order of summary judgment granted to Dollar General and its store cashier, in the case of a man who alleged he was falsely arrested and imprisoned after he challenged the amount of change he received.
SCOTUS turns down Pa. GOP congressman’s petition to throw out the state’s election vote totals
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court rebuffed an attempt by GOP politicians in Pennsylvania to throw out President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory on Tuesday, explaining it wouldn’t grant the requested injunctive relief.
Dec. 2: 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 Dec. 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Dec. 7: UPMC Erisa Review Committee vs Anthony Surman
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by UPMC Erisa Review Committee against Anthony Surman and D'Amico Law Offices L. L. C. on Dec. 7: 'Complaint Against D'amico Law Offices, L.l.c., Anthony Surman (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number Apawdc-6082263), Filed By Upmc Erisa Review Committee. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (ma)'.
Dec. 2: 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 Dec. 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Dec. 8: Dave Burroughs vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Dave Burroughs against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Dec. 8.
Case activity for Patricia Stone vs UHS of Pennsylvania Inc. on Dec. 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Patricia Stone against UHS of Pennsylvania Inc. on Dec. 7.
Pittsburgh couple sue after server drops food on husband on Christmas Eve
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania couple say they suffered a variety of injuries and associated damages when a waitress dropped a serving tray of food on top of the husband-plaintiff, during dinner on Christmas Eve two years ago.
Injured Family Dollar shopper update: Store says recklessness allegations are insufficient and should be stricken
PITTSBURGH – Family Dollar argues that an injury plaintiff’s allegations of recklessness on its own part should be disregarded from the case for insufficient specificity.
Court activity on Dec. 7: Debra Ferguson vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Debra Ferguson against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Dec. 7.
Case activity for Charlotte Anderson vs Merck & Co. Inc. on Dec. 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Charlotte Anderson and Michael Anderson against "jane Doe", "john Doe", "xyz Corp.", Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Dec. 7.
Dec. 1: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "310 p.i.: airplane" cases
The following cases categorized as "310 p.i.: airplane" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Adelphia Gateway LLC vs All Unknown Owners on Dec. 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Adelphia Gateway LLC against All Unknown Owners, Certain Easements and Rights of Way Necessary to Operate and Maintain an 18" Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline in Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Tax Parcel Number 62 00 and Upper Salford Township on Dec. 7.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Dec. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Dec. 1 in the suits below:
Dec. 1: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for "insurance" cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: