News from December 2020
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Dec. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Dec. 3 in the suits below:
Gov. Wolf tests positive for COVID-19, after vetoing bill that extended lawsuit relief to businesses
HARRISBURG – In the wake of increasing cases statewide, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19, stating he is not symptomatic and quarantining at home after receiving his test result.
Job site head injury update: Panel lifter manufacturer argues against liability for construction worker's injuries
HARRISBURG – The manufacturer of a vacuum panel denies it is responsible for the injuries suffered by a construction worker in Northeastern Pennsylvania, when he was hit with a falling metal panel from a vacuum panel lifter on his job site.
College students say Snapchat obstructed investigation into stalking and violent threats
PITTSBURGH – According to two college students who faced threats to their safety through the social media app Snapchat, the popular tool was designed to protect perpetrators using it to harass innocent people.
COVID-19 nursing home whistleblower update: Facility says at-will status bars plaintiff's public policy claim
PITTSBURGH – A Monroeville nursing home facility says that Pennsylvania’s at-will employment status bars the violation of public policy claim brought by a former administrator who reported positive COVID-19 diagnoses at the facility to both county and state health authorities – and believes he was fired in retaliation.
AG Shapiro joins colleagues in antitrust suit against Facebook, accusing it of monopoly
WASHINGTON – Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro is among 48 such officials who have filed an antitrust lawsuit against social media giant Facebook, alleging it has created a monopoly through using its large market share to eliminate its business rivals.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Dec. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Dec. 3 in the suits below:
Plaintiffs lawyer rips colleagues over multidistrict litigation fees, pressure tactics
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Federal multidistrict litigation, a procedure intended to resolve mass-tort lawsuits fairly and efficiently, has mutated into an unethical moneymaking machine for lawyers that is badly in need of reform, a prominent plaintiff attorney says as he prepares to lobby for changes.
Dec. 3: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Dec. 9: CM Regent Insurance Company vs Elkay Manufacturing Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by CM Regent Insurance Company against Elkay Manufacturing Company on Dec. 9: 'Summons Issued As To Elkay Manufacturing Company (jd)'.
Court activity on Dec. 9: Peco Energy Company vs Zurich American Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Peco Energy Company against Mattress Firm Inc. and Zurich American Insurance Company on Dec. 9: 'Complaint Against Mattress Firm, Inc, Zurich American Insurance Company ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-14770631.), Filed By Peco Energy Company. (attachments: # 1 Case Management Track Form, # 2 Designation Form)(kirkpatrick, Kathleen)'.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Dec. 2
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Dec. 2 in the suits below:
Dec. 2: 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 Dec. 2. 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 Dec. 2
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Dec. 2 in the suits below:
Court activity on Dec. 8: 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. 8: 'Summons Issued As To Bhuwan Acharya, Everest Home Care, Llc (attachments: # 1 Summons) (jjg)'.
Dec. 2: 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 Dec. 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Dec. 8: 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. 8: 'Summons Issued As To D'amico Law Offices, L.l.c., Anthony Surman (attachments: # 1 Summons) (ma)'.
Court activity on Dec. 8: Michael Johnson vs Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Michael Johnson against Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company on Dec. 8: 'Complaint Against Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-14767569.), Filed By Michael Johnson. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Case Management Track Form, # 3 Designation Form)(capitan, Joseph)'.
Case activity for Isaac's Deli Inc. vs State Auto Property and Casualty Insurance Company on Dec. 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Isaac's Deli Inc. against State Auto Property and Casualty Insurance Company on Dec. 7.
Case activity for Sysco Philadelphia LLC vs Claudio Silva on Dec. 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sysco Philadelphia LLC against Claudio Silva on Dec. 8.