News from October 2020
Pa. Superior Court: Makers of Reglan's generic version fairly warned of tardive dyskinesia risks
HARRISBURG – A trio of judges from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania have upheld a state court ruling that the makers of Reglan’s generic version properly warned of its use leading to increased risk for conditions such as tardive dyskinesia.
Toddler's fatal fall update: Judge agrees Allegheny County Housing Authority isn't immune from suit
PITTSBURGH – A plaintiff whose 2-year-old son fell to his death through an allegedly defective window in a Pittsburgh apartment in 2018 says the Allegheny County Housing Authority should not be granted immunity in the subsequent lawsuit, and a state court judge has agreed.
Delco school district update: District settles race and religion discrimination suit with former safety officer
PHILADELPHIA – A former public safety officer and hall monitor who alleged race and religion-based discrimination claims against a Delaware County school district has settled his case.
Penn State University update: Campus cop fired for colorblindness settles wrongful termination case
JOHNSTOWN – A suit brought by a Penn State University campus police officer whose employment was terminated after it was revealed he was colorblind has been settled.
Pittsburgh lawyer sues Google for not removing review from allegedly non-existent former client
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh attorney has 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.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Oct. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Oct. 19 in the suits below:
Judge to QVC: Quit complaining about Suzanne Somers' family or be more specific
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – QVC recently took a squabble with Suzanne Somers to a federal judge who authored a short, sharp rebuke a few days later.
Oct. 19: 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 Oct. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 19: 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 Oct. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Oct. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Oct. 19 in the suits below:
Oct. 19: U.S. District Court for the Western 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 Western District of Pennsylvania on Oct. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 19: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "fraud" cases
The following cases categorized as "fraud" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Oct. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 19: 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 Oct. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Pa. courts reject Trump campaign's efforts on voter signatures, poll watching
HARRISBURG – A pair of state appeals courts in Pennsylvania have denied the bids of President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign to reject ballots for perceived differences with voters’ signatures and to dispatch poll watchers to monitor early voting sites prior to Election Day.
Face mask challenge update: Court turns down injunction at Giant Eagle
PITTSBURGH – An amended motion for preliminary injunction from a man who claims his disability prevents him from wearing face coverings in Giant Eagle grocery stores during the coronavirus pandemic without experiencing severe anxiety has been thrown out.
Police officers harassment suit update: Court again rules Philly Mayor Jim Kenney will not be deposed
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has now twice ruled that a pair of female Philadelphia police officers who claim they were the longtime targets of harassment and discrimination will not be permitted to depose Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney.
British Airways bathroom suit update: Delco woman counters airline's attempt to have case dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware County woman who claimed she was injured inside the bathroom of one of its flights from New York to London is pushing back against British Airways’s attempt to dismiss her case.
Oct. 19: 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 Oct. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Pa. judge throws out lawsuit over $13M in election funds from Zuckerberg group
HARRISBURG – A federal judge has dismissed without prejudice the bid of a group of Republican lawmakers and candidates who sued Philadelphia County, Delaware County and Centre County, alleging both GOP candidates and voters are being hurt by the use of nonprofit grant funds from the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL).
Mechanic's explosive fireworks update: Plaintiff asserts mechanic was on the job when he lit fireworks near him
PITTSBURGH – An auto body repair shop customer who says the shop’s mechanic ignited fireworks near his head argues that the mechanic in question was acting in the scope of his employment when the incident transpired.