News from October 2020
Litigant alleges that Ace Hardware's improperly placed entranceway mat leads to broken arm and leg
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh man alleges that a local Ace Hardware store had its mat by the entrance doors unevenly positioned, which he says led him to fall and suffer serious injuries, including a broken arm and leg.
Errant saw update: Tennessee company says it's not liable for machinist's throat injuries, and a co-defendant is
PHILADELPHIA – A Tennessee manufacturer has disavowed itself of liability resulting from a lawsuit brought by a Montgomery County couple, after they say a saw machine used to remove tags from copper pipes malfunctioned and caused the husband-plaintiff to suffer grievous personal injuries.
Pa. federal court allows ADA class action against Kohl's stores statewide to proceed
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge is allowing a class action against the Kohl’s department store for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act to proceed and threw out a dismissal motion from the store chain.
Third Circuit orders stay of ruling declaring Pa.'s COVID-19 orders unconstitutional
HARRISBURG – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has stayed a lower court’s ruling declaring Gov. Tom Wolf’s coronavirus emergency measures unconstitutional while the appeal process continues, thereby keeping restrictions on crowd sizes relating to the pandemic in place.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Greenberg Traurig’s Vanessa Albert Lowry Named 2020 ‘Best of the Bar’ by Philadelphia Business Journal
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Kelly Dobbs Bunting has been recognized for the third consecutive year in the 2020 guide of Who’s Who Legal: Labour & Employment.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Kelley Hodge Joins The National Black Lawyers Top 100
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Kelley B. Hodge on her inclusion in The National Black Lawyers Top 100, an honor given only to select lawyers from across the country who excel in their industry and promote diversity.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Robert Baldassarre Named to ‘Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40’
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Robert J. Baldassarre, who was chosen as a member of the 2020-2021 class of the “Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40.”
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Kelly Bunting Recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Labour & Employment
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Kelly Dobbs Bunting has been recognized for the third consecutive year in the 2020 guide of Who’s Who Legal: Labour & Employment.
ARCHER & GREINER PC: Archer Welcomes Three New Attorneys
Archer is pleased to welcome the addition of three new attorneys to the firm’s Philadelphia and Princeton offices. Lauren Peterson, William Rogers and Nicole O’Hara join the firm’s Health Care, Real Estate Tax Appeal and Intellectual Property practices, respectively.
Court activity on Sept. 30: Chromalox Inc. vs Mark Crombie
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Chromalox Inc. against Mark Crombie on Sept. 30: 'Complaint Against Mark Crombie (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number Apawdc-5954181), Filed By Chromalox, Inc. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (ept)'.
Court activity on Oct. 2: Stephanie Snider vs Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Stephanie Snider against American Regent Inc., Daiichi Sankyo Inc., Daiichi Sankyo US Holdings Inc., Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc., Relypsa Inc., Vifor (International) Ag, Vifor Pharma Ltd. and Vifor Pharma Participations Ltd. on Oct. 2.
Court activity on Oct. 2: Lisa Dooley vs Monsanto Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lisa Dooley against Monsanto Company on Oct. 2: 'Complaint Against Monsanto Company ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0313-14610878.), Filed By Lisa Dooley. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form Designation Form, # 3 Case Management Track Form Case Management Track)(miller, Robert)'.
Court activity on Oct. 2: Gregory Yova vs Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Gregory Yova and Margaret Yova against American Regent Inc., Daiichi Sankyo Inc., Daiichi Sankyo US Holdings Inc., Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc., Relypsa Inc., Vifor (International) Ag, Vifor Pharma Ltd. and Vifor Pharma Participations Ltd. on Oct. 2.
Court activity on Oct. 1: Renee Jones vs Gateway Health LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Francine Dominelli, Renee Jones and Therese Ward against Gateway Health LLC on Oct. 1: 'Complaint Against Gateway Health, Llc (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number Apawdc-5959193), Filed By Renee Jones, Francine Dominelli, Therese Ward. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (sdp)'.
Court activity on Oct. 2: Harleysville Worcester Insurance Company vs Gateway Petroleum Technology Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Harleysville Worcester Insurance Company against Gateway Petroleum Technology Inc., NCR Corp., Veeder Root Company Inc., and Watson Service Station Inc. on Oct. 2.
Case activity for American Eagle Outfitters Inc. vs Lyle & Scott Limited on Oct. 2
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by American Eagle Outfitters Inc. and Retail Royalty Company against Lyle & Scott Limited on Oct. 2.
Court activity on Oct. 2: Donnelly & Associates P.C. vs Aspen Specialty Insurance Co.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Donnelly & Associates P.C. against Aspen Specialty Insurance Co. on Oct. 2: 'Notice Of Removal By Aspen Specialty Insurance Co. (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0313-14610371), Filed By Aspen Specialty Insurance Co..(hughes, Patrick)'.
Court activity on Oct. 2: Gilford A. Spear vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Gilford A. Spear against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on Oct. 2.
Case activity for Wellpath LLC vs Evanston Insurance Company on Oct. 2
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by CHC Companies LLC, Correctional Healthcare Companies LLC, Correctional Healthcare Holding Company LLC, Judicial Correction Services LLC, Wellpath Group Holdings LLC and Wellpath LLC against Evanston Insurance Company on Oct. 2.
Court activity on Oct. 1: United Energy Plus Terminals LLC vs Deep Services Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by United Energy Plus Terminals LLC against Deep Services Inc. on Oct. 1: 'Filing Fee: $ 400.00, Receipt Number Ppe219487 (dmc, )'.