News from May 2020
Delco store to pay price-gouging settlement over Lysol wipes
MEDIA – The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has taken action against a Delaware County retailer that allegedly sold Lysol cleaning wipes at an excessive price during the coronavirus pandemic.
Woman says Pa. man who was burned in fried chicken fire and sued helped cause his own injuries
PITTSBURGH – A Monroeville woman says that a North Huntingdon man suing her for third-degree burns he allegedly suffered on various parts of his body during a grease fire at her home, was contributorily negligent to causing his own injuries.
Defendant now has chance to respond to 'Dirty' trademark infringement suit from Utz
PHILADELPHIA – After a default judgment was entered against him, a judge later set it aside and ordered that a Tennessee-based proprietor of rib spices and seasonings has the opportunity to respond to claims of trademark infringement levied by potato chip manufacturer Utz Quality Foods.
Law firm wants movement on case against NTSB for access to air crash investigation records
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia law firm that sued the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and alleged it illegally withheld information from families and loved ones of crash victims in violation of the Freedom of Information Act has moved to lift the stay on the action.
Court activity on May 12: Cortech LLC vs Decisionone Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cortech LLC against Decisionone Corp. and Oak Lane Partners on May 12: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0313-14288845.), Filed By Cortech Llc. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Case Management Track Form, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit E)(danek, Mark)'.
May 6: 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 May 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 12: Melanie Siegberg vs Mckesson Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Melanie Siegberg against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on May 12.
Court activity on May 12: Richard W. James vs Christine A. Thurston
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Richard W. James against Christine A. Thurston, Karen S. Niehaus, Mary Ann James, Richard C. Niehaus and Walter E. Thurston on May 12.
May 6: 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 May 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 12: Aaron Trial vs Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Aaron Trial, Alan Santos, Benjamin Harding, Edward Nee, Glenn Taylor, James Brunette, Jay Pryor, Jeffrey Wosencroft, Juan Roldan, Kevin Howes, Lawrence Taylor, Leonardo Gonzalez, Robert Moore, Scott Dyer, Senad Dedovic, Stuart Bullard, William Howes and Willy Garcia Dominguez against Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. and Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution LLC on May 12.
Parents suing NCAA for deceased son's football injuries see their class action transferred to Illinois federal court
PHILADELPHIA – A wrongful death, class action lawsuit brought by a Dauphin County couple against the National Collegiate Athletic Association on behalf of their late son, who played college football at Lock Haven University, has been transferred to an Illinois federal court.
Confidentiality agreement approved in man's amputation injury case brought against excavator manufacturer
WILLIAMSPORT – An equipment manufacturer and distributor has obtained a protective order and confidentiality agreement governing the sharing of proprietary business information, in connection with a lawsuit from a Pennsylvania man whose fingers were cut off while using an excavator at a Pennsylvania Power & Light South Williamsport substation.
Student alleged to have rubbed sucker on genitals and given it to mentally disabled man drops lawsuit
SCRANTON – Litigation initiated by a high school football player who alleged he was wrongfully suspended, though the school claimed he engaged in disgusting behavior that included wiping a lollipop on his private parts before giving it to a mentally disabled man, has been dismissed by all parties.
Court activity on May 12: Pamela Matthis vs Mckesson Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Pamela Matthis against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp.; on May 12.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on May 6
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on May 6 in the suits below:
Court activity on May 12: Ann S. Kalbach vs Aetna Insurance
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ann S. Kalbach against Aetna Insurance on May 12: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0313-14288290.), Filed By Ann S. Kalbach.(cohen, Allen)'.
Case activity for Health Fleet Ambulance Inc. vs Markel Insurance Company on May 12
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Health Fleet Ambulance Inc. against Markel Insurance Company on May 12.
Court activity on May 12: Diane Zabriskie vs Mckesson Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Diane Zabriskie against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on May 12.
Court activity on May 12: Margaret Mason vs Mckesson Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Margaret Mason against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on May 12.
Court activity on May 12: Eric Hills vs Liberty Mutual Insurance
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Eric Hills against Liberty Mutual Insurance on May 12: 'Notice Of Removal By Liberty Mutual Insurance (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0313-14287366), Filed By Liberty Mutual Insurance. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Case Management Track Form, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B)(alford, Brigid)'.