News from July 2020
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain Announces Election Fraud Charges Against Former U.S. Congressman and Philadelphia Political Operative
United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that former U.S. Congressman Michael “Ozzie” Myers, 77, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been charged by Indictment with multiple counts, including conspiring to violate voting rights by fraudulently stuffing the ballot boxes for specific Democratic candidates in the 2014, 2015, and 2016 Pennsylvania primary elections.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: New Pennsylvania COVID-19 Grant Program Helps Employers Provide Hazard Pay to Employees in Life-Sustaining Occupations
On July 16, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced the COVID-19 PA Hazard Pay Grant Program—a $50 million grant aimed to help employers provide hazard pay to “front-line” employees working in sectors that are vital to the state during the pandemic.
TROUTMAN PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: IAM Patent 1000 Recognizes Two Troutman Pepper Partners
Troutman Pepper Partners Raymond Miller and Nicole Stakleff of the Pittsburgh office have been named to the ninth edition of Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000.
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UPMC should have warned of potential threat from psychiatric patient who later killed neighbor, justices rule
HARRISBURG – A 3-2 split of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently ruled that a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center psychiatric facility had a duty to warn a teenage student that her life was in danger from one of its residents.
Philadelphia wants to dismiss suit brought over seized Frank Rizzo statue
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia is looking to dismiss litigation brought by supporters of a monument to controversial former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo, feeling it is groundless and does not illustrate how the City violated its Home Rule Charter or the due process rights of the plaintiffs.
Testimony that 'each and every breath' of asbestos contributes to disease allowed in lawsuit - for now
HARRISBURG – A Pennsylvania federal judge has denied a motion to exclude expert testimony in an asbestos exposure action, ruling that issues with the testimony may later be raised in a summary judgment motion or at trial.
TJ Maxx denies liability for abdominal injuries man sustained after ingesting bristle from grill brush
JOHNSTOWN – The TJ Maxx department store company denies all liability for an incident in which a man ingested a bristle from a grill cleaning brush it sold and required him to undergo abdominal surgery.
Court activity on July 22: Denise Ware vs THE Prudential Insurance Company of America Disability Management Services
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Denise Ware against THE Prudential Insurance Company of America Disability Management Services on July 22: 'Complaint Against The Prudential Insurance Company Of America Disability Management Services (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number Apawdc-5773214), Filed By Denise Ware. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (jjg)'.
Case activity for Donald Frederick vs Allstate Insurance Company on July 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Donald Frederick and Maureen Frederick against Allstate Insurance Company and Castle Key Indemnity Company on July 24.
Court activity on July 24: Evan Bell vs Emil Giordano
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Evan Bell against Cohen, Feeley, Altemos & Rambo P.C. and Emil Giordano on July 24: 'Complaint Against Cohen, Feeley, Altemos & Rambo, P.c., Emil Giordano ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0313-14448393.), Filed By Evan Bell. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Case Management Track Designation Form, # 3 Designation Form)(troublefield, G.)'.
Case activity for Linda Levine vs State Farm Fire and Casualty Company on July 23
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Linda Levine and Susan Liebeler against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company on July 23.
Court activity on July 22: Lisa Kass vs Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lisa Kass against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on July 22: 'Complaint Against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number Apawdc-578021), Filed By Lisa Kass. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (jd)'.
Case activity for Prinzo & Associates LLC vs Does 1 Through 100 on July 21
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Prinzo & Associates LLC against Citizens Financial Group Inc. and Does 1 Through 100 on July 21.
Case activity for Brian Degnan vs Progressive Corp. on July 23
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Angela Degnan and Brian Degnan against American Strategic Insurance Corp. and Progressive Corp. on July 23.
Court activity on July 23: Denise Ware vs THE Prudential Insurance Company of America Disability Management Services
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Denise Ware against THE Prudential Insurance Company of America Disability Management Services on July 23: 'Summons Issued As To The Prudential Insurance Company Of America Disability Management Services (jjg)'.
Case activity for Jazmin Ford vs Progressive Advanced Insurance Co. on July 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jazmin Ford against Progressive Advanced Insurance Co. on July 24.
Court activity on July 24: Jyotsnaben Patel vs Government Employees Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Chetan Patel and Jyotsnaben Patel against Government Employees Insurance Company on July 24: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0313-14447637.), Filed By Jyotsnaben Patel, Chetan Patel. (attachments: # 1 Case Management Track Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Designation Form)(swartz, Brandon)'.
Court activity on July 23: Prinzo & Associates LLC vs Does 1 Through 100
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Prinzo & Associates LLC against Citizens Financial Group Inc. and Does 1 Through 100 on July 23: 'Summons Issued As To Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (ma)'.
Case activity for Daniel Delange vs Atlantic Intertech LLC on July 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Daniel Delange against Atlantic Intertech LLC on July 24.
Court activity on July 24: Lisa Kass vs Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lisa Kass against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on July 24: 'Order Re: Federal Rule Of Civil Procedure 12(b) Motions To Dismiss. Signed By Judge Arthur J. Schwab On 7/24/20. (lck)'.