News from April 2021
After man is burned alive in fatal car accident, auto dealership asserts defenses from wrongful death lawsuit
PITTSBURGH – A Pennsylvania auto dealership has filed numerous affirmative defenses from a survival and wrongful death lawsuit brought against it and General Motors, after the plaintiff’s son was burned alive and killed in an accident.
Pittsburgh woman seeks $200K Xarelto settlement after husband dies from internal bleeding
PITTSBURGH – A $200,000 settlement petition has been filed in state court by the widow of a 68-year-old man who allegedly died from internal bleeding as a result of taking the blood-thinner medication Xarelto.
Alabama couple's negligence case against Pa. service center may be transferred to a Lawrence County court
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for a Western Pennsylvania service station has filed a stipulation seeking an Alabama couple’s negligence case against it, for a garage door being dropped on the head of the wife-plaintiff, transferred to the Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas.
Stroke victim suing Mercy Catholic Medical for alleged negligence during emergency room visit
A New Castle couple are suing Mercy Catholic Medical Center, doctors and staff alleging negligence during a July 2019 emergency room visit and alleged failure to diagnose symptoms of a stroke.
Former Thermo Electric employee suing for HIV discrimination related to termination
An unnamed HIV-positive plaintiff is suing Thermo Electric Company, Inc. and its officers alleging that he was discriminated against once the company discovered he was HIV-positive.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: U.S. Attorney And IRS Warn Potential Tax Cheats To Timely File Accurate And Complete Tax Returns
With the deadline for filing federal individual income tax returns having been extended to May 17th, 2021, and taxpayers now preparing to file their tax returns, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and the Philadelphia Field Office, IRS Criminal Investigation Division, jointly announced a warning to those who are thinking about breaking the law by committing tax crimes.
Case activity for Miranda Murray vs All Clad Metalcrafters L. L. C. on April 12
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brandi Milford and Miranda Murray against All Clad Metalcrafters L. L. C. and Groupe Seb USA Inc. on April 12.
Case activity for Rebecca Bean vs Merck & Co. Inc. on April 16
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by John Bean and Rebecca Bean against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on April 16.
Case activity for Lifestyle Real Estate Lender LLC vs Fred Rappaport on April 16
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lifestyle Real Estate Lender LLC against Deborah R. Popky and Fred Rappaport on April 16.
Court activity on April 13: Miranda Murray vs All Clad Metalcrafters L. L. C.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Brandi Milford and Miranda Murray against All Clad Metalcrafters L. L. C. and Groupe Seb USA Inc. on April 13: 'Case Transferred Electronically To The Western District Of Pennsylvania For Inclusion In Mdl 2988. (jpa)'.
Case activity for Moneytree Inc. vs Your Private Moneytree LLC on April 15
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Moneytree Inc. against Your Private Moneytree LLC on April 15.
Case activity for William Luke vs Air Ground Xpress Inc. on April 15
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by William Luke against Air Ground Xpress Inc. on April 15.
Case activity for Imprint Beer Co. LLC vs TK Brands LLC D B a Troobado on April 16
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Imprint Beer Co. LLC against Homes Brewery LLC D B a Troobado and TK Brands LLC D B a Troobado on April 16.
Case activity for Orbital Engineering Inc. vs Bryan T. Gehrling on April 16
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Orbital Engineering Inc. against Bryan T. Gehrling on April 16.
Case activity for Miranda Murray vs All Clad Metalcrafters L. L. C. on March 22
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brandi Milford and Miranda Murray against All Clad Metalcrafters L. L. C. and Groupe Seb USA Inc. on March 22.
Court activity on April 12: Beira Montalvo vs All Clad Metalcrafters L. L. C.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Beira Montalvo against All Clad Metalcrafters L. L. C. and Groupe Seb USA Inc. on April 12: 'Transfer Order (to-(dated 3/31/2021)) Transferring Case To The Western District Of Pennsylvania Re: Mdl 2988 For Consolidated Pretrial Proceedings Pursuant To 28 Usc 1407 And Assigned To The Honorable J. Nicholas Ranjan. (signed By Karen K. Caldwell, Chair). (mc)'.
Court activity on March 29: Carol Egidio vs All Clad Metalcrafters L. L. C.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Carol Egidio against All Clad Metalcrafters L. L. C. and Groupe Seb Inc. on March 29.
Case activity for Orbital Engineering Inc. vs Bryan T. Gehrling on April 15
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Orbital Engineering Inc. against Bryan T. Gehrling on April 15.
Case activity for Markela Sourovelis vs J.R. Grady Company LLC on April 16
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Markela Sourovelis against J.R. Grady Company LLC and John R. Grady on April 16.
Court activity on April 14: Orbital Engineering Inc. vs Bryan T. Gehrling
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Orbital Engineering Inc. against Bryan T. Gehrling on April 14: 'Complaint Against Bryan T. Gehrling (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $402, Receipt Number Apawdc-6459970), Filed By Orbital Engineering, Inc.. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (jjg)'.