News from November 2020
Nov. 16: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for "medical malpractice" cases
The following cases categorized as "medical malpractice" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Nov. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Nov. 22: Deborah Lynn 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 Lynn against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on Nov. 22.
After weekend loss in federal court, Trump campaign appeals election results case to Third Circuit
WILLIAMSPORT – After a federal judge dismissed the attempt of President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign to prevent the certification of results signifying President-Elect Joe Biden’s win in the state of Pennsylvania with prejudice this past weekend, the Trump campaign has appealed the ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Superior Court rules injured daycare teacher is entitled to attorney’s fees after delayed settlement
HARRISBURG – The claims of a daycare teacher injured in her place of employment have survived an appeal to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania and have also yielded an award of attorney’s fees.
Nov. 16: 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. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Pittsburgh couple say faulty wiring in Penn Hills rental was negligent landlord's responsibility
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh couple alleges that faulty wiring provided and installed by their Virginia-based landlords nearly caused a fire in the home they rented in Penn Hills.
Plaintiff who fell in hole near I-95 update: Oregon man seeks default judgment
PHILADLEPHIA – Counsel for an Oregon safety director who fell into a five-foot-deep road construction hole below Interstate 95 in Philadelphia and was severely injured, is now seeking default judgment against the professional and governmental defendant entities.
Court activity on Nov. 22: Arlene Atwood Noteman vs Mckesson Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Arlene Atwood Noteman and Richard Noteman against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on Nov. 22.
Court activity on Nov. 22: Diana Deats-Oreilly vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Diana Deats-Oreilly against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on Nov. 22.
Court activity on Nov. 21: Cathy Head vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cathy Head against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on Nov. 21.
Court activity on Nov. 21: Mary Swalley vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mary Swalley against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on Nov. 21.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Nov. 15
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Nov. 15 in the suits below:
Court activity on Nov. 21: Sandra Cutshaw vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sandra Cutshaw against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on Nov. 21.
Nov. 15: 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. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Bad Google review update: Company removes attorney’s case to federal court
PITTSBURGH – A federal court will now hear the case of a Pittsburgh attorney who sued Google, in claiming that the top search engine has maintained and refused to take down an unfavorable review of his legal services that he argues is fraudulent and from someone who doesn’t actually exist.
Hampton Inn hotel assault update: Plaintiff stands by attack claims after defendant’s denial
PITTSBURGH – A Wynnewood woman stands by her claims that defendants are liable for an assault she says suffered at the Hampton Inn Pittsburgh two years ago, one which caused her to have sustained severe skull and neurocognitive injuries.
Alternative fuel explosion update: Company says decedent disregarded advice not to reinstall tanks on his truck
PITTSBURGH – An alternative fuel company denies all liability and claims of negligence raised by the sister of a man killed when a cylinder of compressed natural gas on his converted pick-up truck exploded, countering instead that carelessness on his part led to his fatal accident.
Plaintiff accuses lumber company of supplying sub-standard materials which warped and developed mold
PITTSBURGH – A Washington County man says his property sustained significant structural and mold damage as a result of allegedly defective materials supplied by an Ohio lumber company.
REED SMITH LLP: David Cohen named to 2020 Pennsylvania Trailblazers for pioneering work in E-Discovery
Reed Smith partner David R. Cohen has been named to The Legal Intelligencer’s exclusive list of 2020 Pennsylvania Trailblazers. Cohen, who founded and leads Reed Smith’s 80+ lawyer Records & E-Discovery (RED) practice group, was highlighted for his many contributions to the advancement of e-discovery. I
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Greenberg Traurig’s John Schwartz and David Lipner to Present at the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s 24th Annual Real Estate Institute Webinar
Real Estate Shareholder John Schwartz and Associate David Lipner, of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLPs Philadelphia office, will present on the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s 24th Annual Real Estate Institute Webinar on Dec. 4.