News from November 2020
Court activity on Nov. 17: Joyce Wade vs Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Joyce Wade and Merck & Co. Inc. against Mckesson Corp. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on Nov. 17.
Nov. 11: 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 Nov. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Kyle Rodriguez vs Mercedes Benz USA LLC on Nov. 16
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kyle Rodriguez against Jayco Inc. and Mercedes Benz USA LLC on Nov. 16.
Court activity on Nov. 17: Carol Wendling vs Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Carol Wendling against Air Products and Chemicals Inc. Ltd. Plan and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on Nov. 17.
Court activity on Nov. 17: Nicole Lutman vs The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Nicole Lutman against THE Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. and The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Nov. 17: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0313-14718761.), Filed By Nicole Lutman. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Case Management Track Form, # 3 Designation Form)(swartz, Brandon)'.
Court activity on Nov. 16: Nathaniel W. Cale vs Keim Lumber Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Nathaniel W. Cale against Keim Lumber Company on Nov. 16: 'Complaint Against Keim Lumber Company (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number Apawdc-6087166), Filed By Nathaniel W. Cale. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B) (jv)'.
Nov. 11: 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 Nov. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for The United States of America vs First State Manufacturing Inc. on Nov. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by The United States of America against First State Manufacturing Inc. on Nov. 17.
Pneumovax vaccine update: CVS says plaintiff has not proven his strict liability claim in consolidated action
SCRANTON – CVS Pharmacy is seeking to dismiss the strict liability claim brought forward by a Northeastern Pennsylvania man, who alleged he contracted septic arthritis and a number of other injuries after receiving a Pneumovax vaccine from a store location in East Stroudsburg.
Pittsburgh plaintiff and Fla. property owner says insurer won‘t cover damages caused by broken valve
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh woman who owns a residential property in Florida claims that her insurance company refused to reimburse her for losses sustained to the property, after a broken valve caused the property significant damage.
Welder's explosion injuries update: Coal company denies liability and argues cases shouldn't be consolidated
SCRANTON – A Pennsylvania coal company has denied liability and associated claims that is responsible for a welder’s second-degree burns sustained in a “catastrophic” gas explosion at a job site, and further argued against consolidation of multiple matters connected to the same incident.
Court activity on Nov. 17: Kathleen Caranci vs The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kathleen Caranci against THE Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. and The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Nov. 17: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0313-14718519.), Filed By Kathleen Caranci. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Case Management Track Form, # 3 Designation Form)(swartz, Brandon)'.
UPDATE: West Chester citizens say COVID-19 orders are unconstitutional, mayor responds that suit is politically motivated
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of West Chester residents have filed suit against their municipality and its mayor and challenged the constitutionality of their emergency declaration orders issued during the coronavirus pandemic, while the mayor believes the litigation is borne out of a desire for political gain.
Class action lawsuits take aim at retailers charging sales tax on face masks during COVID-19
PITTSBURGH – A trio of class action lawsuits allege that a wide variety of retailers have been unlawfully charging sales tax on the purchases of face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Nov. 11
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Nov. 11 in the suits below:
Court activity on Nov. 17: The Laborers District Council Construction Industry Pension Fund vs Miniscalco Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by The Laborers District Council Construction Industry Pension Fund against Miniscalco Corp. on Nov. 17.
Nov. 11: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "family and medical leave act" cases
The following cases categorized as "family and medical leave act" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Nov. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Nov. 17: Joan Brazelton vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Joan Brazelton against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on Nov. 17.
Nov. 10: 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 Nov. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 10: 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 Nov. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: