News from November 2020
Nov. 10: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "patent" cases
The following cases categorized as "patent" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Nov. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Bernstein Litowitz and Saxena White get nod to lead FirstEnergy litigation; Berger Montague left out
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – Lawyers representing a St. Louis union will get their wish to lead litigation against FirstEnergy over an alleged $60 million bribe to a prominent Ohio legislator.
Court activity on Nov. 15: Frank A. Lesher vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Derinda J. Lesher and Frank A. Lesher against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on Nov. 15.
Court activity on Nov. 15: Yolanda Johnson vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Yolanda Johnson against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on Nov. 15.
Court activity on Nov. 15: Gail Soncrant vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Gail Soncrant against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on Nov. 15.
Trump changes 'two-track' lawsuit, nixes claims GOP wasn't allowed to view counting of ballots
WILLIAMSPORT – An amended version of a lawsuit from President Donald Trump’s campaign has walked back claims that Republican observers were not allowed to properly view the counting of ballots in highly Democratic areas of Pennsylvania.
Whitewater rafting death update: Rafting company seeking to transfer case to Carbon County court
SCRANTON – A whitewater rafting company is seeking to transfer venue for a lawsuit brought by a New York man for negligent infliction of emotional distress, after witnessing his brother drown during a rafting trip on the Lehigh River two years ago.
School construction flooding update: Homeowners settle with one contractor defendant
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh couple who alleged that their home had been flooded on multiple occasions due to the construction of an elementary school behind their home and sued their contractor have settled with one of the defendants in their case.
Mask mandate update: Counsel for plaintiffs and Pa. officials contesting concept of 'irreparable harm'
HARRISBURG – Prior to an upcoming hearing regarding a preliminary injunction requested by four Pennsylvania citizens suing a trio of top state officials over the state’s “unconstitutional” mask mandate, the parties are grappling over whether plaintiffs suffered irreparable harm.
Court activity on Nov. 15: Catherine McLaughlin vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Catherine McLaughlin against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on Nov. 15.
Court activity on Nov. 14: Linda Weicht vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Linda Weicht against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on Nov. 14.
Court activity on Nov. 14: Deborah Caracci vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Deborah Caracci against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on Nov. 14.
Walmart head injury update: Plaintiffs stand by claims after retailer denies any liability
PITTSBURGH – A couple who sued Walmart after the wife-plaintiff suffered head and muscular injuries while shopping there, stand by their claims after the retail giant denied responsibility.
Shania Twain concert brawl update: Plaintiff's negligence allegations weren't specific enough
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has agreed that a plaintiff who alleged negligence on the part of an arena management company, when she was injured in a stadium brawl at a Shania Twain concert in Pittsburgh two years ago, did so without proper specificity.
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Woman says City of Duquesne's unsecured water meter caused her to fall and suffer leg and back injuries
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman says she suffered both multiple leg and back injuries after falling at a friend’s home, from coming into contact with an unsecured water meter.
Commonwealth Court order says Boockvar lacked authority to extend mail-in voter ID deadline to Nov. 12
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled Thursday afternoon that Pennsylvania’s Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar lacked authority to extend a deadline for mail-in voters to show proof of identification by three days, and those voters’ ballots would not be counted.
CLARK HILL PLC: Clark Hill Adds Tax and Estate Planning Lawyer Nicole Phatak in Pittsburgh Office
Clark Hill PLC has announced the addition of Nicole Phatak as a Member in its Tax and Estate Planning practice, resident in the firm’s Pittsburgh office.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Title IX PBI School Law Update 2020
Every year, school law changes and develops, which affect the educational rights of students and alter the duties of schools.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: Remarks by U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain at the Chester County Bar Association's Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Historic Chester County Courthouse
On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, U.S. Attorney McSwain delivered the Veterans’ Address at the Chester County Bar Association’s Annual Veterans Day Ceremony. U.S. Attorney McSwain, a Chester County native and a member of the Chester County Bar Association, served in the U.S. Marine Corps infantry from 1993 to 1997.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Remote Online Notarizations
Financial Services Attorney Bob Jaworski will discuss remote online notarizations at a webinar sponsored by the Mortgage Bankers Association of Greater Philadelphia.