News from September 2020
Case activity for Wilbert Dean vs Monsanto Company on Sept. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Patricia Dean and Wilbert Dean against Monsanto Company on Sept. 21.
Sept. 15: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for "motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "motor vehicle" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Sept. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 14: 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 Sept. 14. 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 Sept. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Sept. 14 in the suits below:
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Sept. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Sept. 14 in the suits below:
Sept. 14: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for "insurance" cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Sept. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 14: 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 Sept. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 14: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "libel and slander" cases
The following cases categorized as "libel and slander" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Sept. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 14: 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 Sept. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Trump campaign regroups, plans strategy for federal challenge to Pa. voting rules
PITTSBURGH – President Donald Trump’s campaign is figuring out what’s left of its federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania election officials following an adverse decision from the state Supreme Court last week.
J&J to face pelvic mesh lawsuit in Philadelphia, under Pa. laws
PHILADELPHIA – Four of 15 claims in a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson over its pelvic mesh product will proceed.
Amazon: Ex-cop's name briefly showed in Meek Mill doc doesn't rise to defamation
PHILADELPHIA – Amazon is fighting the defamation lawsuit of an ex-Philadelphia cop whose name appeared on the documentary Free Meek.
Battle for spot in market leads to lawsuit from West Chester company
PHILADELPHIA – A West Chester company says a business development company says a former employee is using its trade secrets at that company.
Property owner says Trafford took its $20K bond, never returned it
PITTSBURGH – The owner of a building in the middle of the Borough of Trafford is suing it, claiming it took a $20,000 bond for sewer repair and never gave it back.
Superior Court affirms verdict in favor of St. Barnabas nursing facility in survival and wrongful death suit
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld the judgment reached in a trial court for a nursing home targeted with a wrongful death lawsuit, in favor of the nursing facility.
Starbucks discrimination case update: Company says it would have fired ex-regional director regardless
PHILADELPHIA – Starbucks continues to oppose a discrimination suit filed by a former regional director for the coffee company, saying it would have taken the same terminating actions against the plaintiff’s employment regardless of the suit’s events at issue.
Coffee house sexual harassment update: Judge transfers case to Allegheny County complex litigation center
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has transferred a case between a local coffee house owner who says he was falsely accused of sexual harassment by former employees and a Pittsburgh news station who reported on the story, to Allegheny County’s complex litigation center.
Coronavirus construction update: Companies still say Pa. Gov. Wolf and Health Secretary Levine denied them due process
PITTSBURGH – A series of construction companies continue to claim they were deprived of constitutional due process by top state authorities, during their enforcement of shutdown orders meant to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Williamsport City Hall update: City argues it is compliant with disabilities law
WILLIAMSPORT – The City of Williamsport has denied allegations that it has been non-compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as it relates to the layout and facility of its City Hall building.
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP: Prescriptions for COVID-19 Related Securities Claims: SEC Guidance and Relief
In response to the current crisis, public companies, investment advisers and funds, as well as other market participants, have attracted a variety of COVID-19 related securities claims by the SEC, DOJ and private shareholders despite the SEC’s disclosure guidance and relief.