News from April 2021
Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center brought to federal court to answer for child abuse accusations
A federal lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Delaware County, the Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center and the Child Guidance Resource Center alleges child abuse and assault.
April 19: U.S. District Court for the Western 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 Western District of Pennsylvania on April 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 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 April 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 19: 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 April 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 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 April 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
$1.5 million lawsuit emerges after student allegedly assaulted by special needs school employees
The Stroudsburg Area School District and other defendants were sued in the federal Pennsylvania court on April 14.
Personal injury suit leveled against Dollar General after accident in Jeannette store
Dollar General faces a personal injury complaint in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas after a woman allegedly tripped and fell at the Dollar General on Clay Ave. in Jeannette.
Preliminary settlement submitted in nuisance class action pitting neighbors against Purina pet food facility
ALLENTOWN – A settlement has been preliminarily approved in a class action brought by a local couple against the makers of Purina pet food, who said odors from their Allentown processing plant have substantially and negatively impacted their quality of life.
Poker player with spinal injury update: Plaintiff discontinues litigation against Chester Downs casino
MEDIA – A Montgomery County plaintiff who alleged that his concussion and spinal injuries were the fault of his chair at a local casino’s poker table, has withdrawn his lawsuit against the casino in question.
Philly councilman and Italian-American rights groups sue City and Mayor Kenney, over claims of ethnic discrimination
PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia City Council member Mark Squilla and local Italian-American groups have filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia and Mayor Jim Kenney, over Kenney’s removal of Columbus Day as an observed city holiday and other incidents the suit says speak to his prejudice for Italian-Americans.
Train engineer reiterates claims that toxic substance exposure at work led to his Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man has reiterated claims that his Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is the result of many years of exposure to toxic substances in his work duties for the Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad.
ARCHER & GREINER PC: Daniel S. Chertok Joins Archer
Archer welcomes Daniel S. Chertok as an associate in the Real Estate Group in the firm’s Philadelphia office.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Forensic Analysis of Fire Caused by Improper Fireplace Installation
Zach Renegar and Jeremy Jones will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "Forensic Analysis of Fire Caused by Improper Fireplace Installation" on Thursday, April 29, 2021.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: EEO Policies and Affirmative Action Plans: How the New Administration Will Approach Workplace Discrimination
Almost immediately, the Biden Administration made clear its intention to prioritize anti-discrimination laws and equal protection in the workplace.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Using CRUT to SECURE the Benefits of a Stretch IRA Trust
With the passage of the Secure Act in December of 2019, most non-spouse beneficiaries of retirement accounts lost the ability to stretch the plan benefit over their lifetimes and defer the payment of income taxes on the distributions.
BALLARD SPAHR LLP: "They're baaaaack!" – Your Employees (Not Poltergeists): Strategies for Reopening the Workplace
Join us for a webinar where we will discuss legal and practical considerations for employers planning to reopen or expand in-person operations and bringing employees back to the workplace while taking appropriate safety precautions related to COVID-19.
Case activity for Keith Jackson vs Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing on April 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Keith Jackson against Bayview Loan Servicing and Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing on April 23.
Court activity on April 23: Christine R. Byars - Noel vs Harleysville Preferred Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Christine R. Byars - Noel against Harleysville Preferred Insurance Company on April 23: 'Standing Order On Rule 12(b) Motions. Signed By Chief Magistrate Judge Cynthia Reed Eddy On 4/23/2021. (cmc)'.
Court activity on April 23: Cecilia Tran vs Joseph's Towing & Collision Care Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cecilia Tran against James Frison, John Doe #1-5, John Doe #6-10 and Joseph's Towing & Collision Care Inc. on April 23.
Case activity for Frances Lyon vs Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on April 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Frances Lyon against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on April 23.