News from April 2021
Plaintiff says bureaucratic failures from City of Chester and others led to boy's death in house fire
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man alleges that multiple systemic failures on the part of the City of Chester, a Chester landlord and the Philadelphia Electric Company, directly led to the death of a minor boy in a house fire two years ago.
Lawsuit: Chichester School District officials discriminated against facilities director over his race and medical condition
PHILADELPHIA – A facilities director at a Delaware County school claims that he was discriminated against for his race and medical condition by other school personnel, before being fired.
Pa. House passes broad COVID-19 liability protections bill for businesses, now headed to Senate
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a broad-based liability shield for the COVID-19 pandemic for commercial businesses and health care entities statewide, in a bill that would protect them from lawsuit claims related to coronavirus exposure.
Worker with epoxy allergy sues construction companies over reaction
A Pittsburgh man called S &S Solid Surface Fabrications and Cummings Construction into civil court after the contractors allegedly let him suffer an allergic reaction at a job site.
Assault at LA Fitness begets lawsuit for personal injury damages
PHILADELPHIA - Fitness International LLC, the owner and operator of LA Fitness, faces civil charges in Philadelphia by a gym-goer who says he was assaulted at one of its facilities in December 2019.
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP: Checking the Lost & Found for Missing Participants: What Plan Sponsors Need to Be Doing!
In response to ongoing requests by plan sponsors, service providers and industry associations alike, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued informal, legally nonbinding guidance earlier this year to help address issues surrounding missing retirement plan participants.
SAUL EWING ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr Partner Matthew M. Haar Appointed Managing Partner of Harrisburg Office
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP announced that Partner Matthew M. Haar has been named Managing Partner of the firm’s Harrisburg, Pa. office.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: Acting U.S. Attorney Williams and 15+ Philadelphia-Area Federal Agency Directors Issue Letter to Citizens Announcing Initiative to Combat City’s Gun Violence Epidemic
During a press conference held on Independence Mall this morning, Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams was joined by senior officials from more than 15 federal agencies operating in the Philadelphia area to announce their collective effort to combat the raging epidemic of violence in the city.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership, Inc. Agrees to Pay $30,000 and Implement Compliance Improvements to Resolve Claims
Acting United States Attorneys Jennifer Arbittier Williams and Sandra Stewart jointly announced that Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership, Inc. (“SEACAP”) has agreed to pay $30,000 and to implement enhanced compliance measures to resolve claims arising from SEACAP’s administration of community service grants funded through AmeriCorps (formerly the Corporation for National and Community Service).
BALLARD SPAHR LLP: Managing IP Honors Ballard Spahr Attorneys for "Litigation Practitioner of the Year" for Pennsylvania
Managing IP has awarded Ballard Spahr partner Robert R. Baron, Jr. its “Litigation Practitioner of the Year” award for Pennsylvania. Ballard Spahr partner Hara K. Jacobs was one of four other attorneys who had been shortlisted for the award.
Case activity for Natasha Fletcher vs Lyft Inc. on April 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Natasha Fletcher against Flexdrive Services LLC, Lyft Inc. and Shawn Cannady on April 9.
Case activity for Edward S. Baim vs Joel Dukart on April 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by 749 Lincoln Highway LLC, 9970 Bustleton LLC, Castor & Aramingo LLC, Edward S. Baim and Oregon Avenue LLC against Joel Dukart and Michael Dukart on April 9.
Case activity for Kristi Patzman vs Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc. on April 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kristi Patzman against American Regent Inc., Daiichi Sankyo Inc., Daiichi Sankyo US Holdings Inc., Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Vifor (International) Ag on April 9.
Case activity for Vicki Bryant vs Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on April 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Vicki Bryant against Jane Doe, John Doe, Merck & Co. Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. and Xyz Corp. on April 9.
Case activity for Tyrone Augusta Sherard vs Allstate Insurance Company on April 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tyrone Augusta Sherard against Allstate Insurance Company on April 7.
Case activity for Timothy Dugger vs Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company on April 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Timothy Dugger against Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company on April 9.
Court activity on April 9: Greenwood Racing Inc. vs Steadfast Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Acra Turf Club LLC, City Turf Club Op Co., Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment Inc., Greenwood Racing Inc., Racetrack Op Co. and Turf Club Op Co. against American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Company and Steadfast Insurance Company on April 9.
Case activity for Joseph Scalise vs State Farm Fire and Casualty Company on April 9
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Joseph Scalise against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company on April 9.
Case activity for Tanisha Lewis vs Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc. on April 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tanisha Lewis against American Regent Inc., Daiichi Sankyo Inc., Daiichi Sankyo US Holdings Inc., Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Vifor (International) Ag on April 9.
Court activity on April 9: Kathyrn Leon Kiesel vs Robert Joseph Kiesel
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kathyrn Leon Kiesel against Robert Joseph Kiesel on April 9: 'Other Miscellaneous-decree In Divorce 4-8-1981'.