News from December 2020
Dec. 7: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for "fraud" cases
The following cases categorized as "fraud" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Federal judge recuses himself from class action suit over refunding of change at Chipotle
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has recused himself from a class action lawsuit from a pair of Pennsylvania residents against Chipotle Mexican Grill, which claimed that the chain restaurant fails to provide proper amounts of change to its customers in exchange for purchased food.
Whitewater rafting trip death update: Federal judge consolidates action brought by decedent’s family members
SCRANTON – Lawsuits filed by New York plaintiffs against a whitewater rafting company for negligent infliction of emotional distress, after the death of their brother and son during a rafting trip on the Lehigh River two years ago, have been consolidated.
Philly airport stabbing update: Defendants deny all liability for fatal events
PHILADELPHIA – Multiple defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit brought on behalf of a man who worked at Philadelphia International Airport and was fatally stabbed after a conflict with a co-worker have discounted responsibility for the deadly events.
Camelback Resort loses out on appeal at Pa. Superior Court over sign placement on shared property
HARRISBURG – A three-judge panel of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania has ruled that the popular Camelback Resort’s failure to file proper post-trial motions has stopped an appeal, which sought reconsideration of a trial court decision to bar it from putting up a sign in a space it shares with another entity.
Pittsburgh neighbors say Water and Sewer Authority negligence led to storm water damage at their properties
PITTSBURGH – A pair of Pittsburgh landlord-tenant neighbors allege that the City’s Water and Sewer Authority defectively designed and later failed to repair a deteriorating storm sewer culvert, which caused storm water runoff to flow into the plaintiffs’ residences.
PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Shapiro, Kaul, Nessel Issue Statement on Texas’s Attempt to Block Election Results
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a joint statement regarding Texas’s efforts to discredit the 2020 election results in federal court.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Jeffrey Pasek Reelected to Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry Board
Jeffrey Pasek was reelected to a three-year term on the board of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry.
COZEN O'CONNOR: COVID-19 Panel Discussion
Mariah Passarelli will be joining a panel discussion answering COVID-19 related legal questions.
POND LEHOCKY GIORDANO: Pond Lehocky Giordano teams up with the Anti-Defamation League for Human Rights Day
In honor of Human Rights Day, the Pond Lehocky Giordano will donate to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as part of the 4th Annual 25 Days of Giving Campaign.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Do’s and Don’ts to Avoid Conflicts for Trusts and Trustees
Join Fox Taxation & Wealth Planning Partner Sabina Bramlett and Litigation Partner C. Dunham Biles for a discussion of how to head off common conflicts that arise for trusts and trustees, both from planning and administration perspectives.
Case activity for Neil Bishop vs Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Dec. 11
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Neil Bishop against Merck & Co.,Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Dec. 11.
Case activity for Atul K. Amin Family Limited Partnership vs Hanover Insurance Company on Dec. 11
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Atul K. Amin Family Limited Partnership against Hanover Insurance Company on Dec. 11.
Court activity on Dec. 10: Napco Inc. vs Vorteq Coil Finishers LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Napco Inc. against Vorteq Coil Finishers LLC on Dec. 10: 'Complaint Against Vorteq Coil Finishers, Llc (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $402, Receipt Number Apawdc-6149600), Filed By Napco, Inc.. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E) (elt)'.
Case activity for Connor Bechtel vs State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company on Dec. 11
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Connor Bechtel against Selective Insurance Company of America, Selective Insurance Company of South Carolina and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company on Dec. 11.
Case activity for Round Guys Brewing Company vs Cincinnati Insurance Company on Dec. 11
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Round Guys Brewing Company against Cincinnati Insurance Company on Dec. 11.
Case activity for Jeffrey Allen Souza vs Merck & Co. Inc. on Dec. 11
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jeffrey Allen Souza against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Dec. 11.
Court activity on Dec. 11: Tiyonda Brothers vs Travelers Insurance
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Tiyonda Brothers against Barbara A. Kraner, Kathy Hudak and Travelers Insurance on Dec. 11.
Case activity for Walter Nino vs Merck & Co. Inc. on Dec. 11
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Walter Nino against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Dec. 11.
Court activity on Dec. 11: Curtis Bryan Douglas vs C.R. Bard Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Curtis Bryan Douglas against Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. and C.R. Bard Inc. on Dec. 11: 'Notice Of Removal By Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., C.r. Bard, Inc. (filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-14776169), Filed By Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., C.r. Bard, Inc..(feeney, Brian)'.