News from February 2021
Third Circuit affirms summary judgment against former Worthington police chief who sued for civil rights violations
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court panel has decided that a trial court ruling of summary judgment will stand in a civil rights lawsuit filed by a former police chief who was targeted for investigation and faced criminal charges, subsequent to his firing.
Couple allege Drexel Hill child care facility's negligence led to death of three-month-old son
MEDIA – A Texas couple claim that their three-month-old son died from abdominal and intestinal complications, due to negligent care while in the custody of a Delaware County child care facility.
Mopping liquid led to him falling on stairs at Morton restaurant, Delco plaintiff says
MEDIA – A Delaware County man claims that mopping liquid left on a set of stairs at a local restaurant by one of its employees, led him to fall on those same stairs and sustain serious and significant injuries.
Family Dollar argues again that plaintiff did not properly support injury claims of recklessness on its part
PITTSBURGH – Family Dollar has argued for a second time that an injury plaintiff’s allegations of recklessness on its own part have not been supported with requisite specificity under the law.
Counsel for Bethel Park man says 'act of God' caused concrete to fall and damage Port Authority rail vehicle
PITTSBURGH – A Bethel Park man has denied liability for an incident where pieces of concrete allegedly originating his property fell onto a light rail vehicle owned and operated by the Port Authority of Allegheny County.
Case activity for Taleah Range McCowan vs Royal Cable Inc. on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Taleah Range McCowan against Jesse Mosher, John Doe and Royal Cable Inc. on Feb. 10.
Case activity for Fay Thomas vs Merck & Co. Inc. on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Fay Thomas against "jane Doe", "john Doe", "xyz Corp.", Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Feb. 10.
Feb. 4: 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 Feb. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 4: 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 Feb. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 10: Edward Klinger vs State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Edward Klinger against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and Travelers Personal Insurance Company on Feb. 10: 'Notice Of Removal By Travelers Personal Insurance Company From Northampton, Case Number C-48-cv-2020-07670., Filed By Travelers Personal Insurance Company. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form)(foland, Brooks)'.
Feb. 4: 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 Feb. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Linda Stefchak vs Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Harry Stefchak and Linda Stefchak against Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company on Feb. 10.
Case activity for Christine Harrell vs Merck & Co. Inc. on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Christine Harrell and John Harrell against "jane Doe", "john Doe", "xyz Corp.", Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Feb. 10.
Court activity on Feb. 10: Sandra L. Kulinski vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sandra L. Kulinski against Mckesson Corp.,, Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Feb. 10.
Court activity on Feb. 10: Middletown Township vs Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Middletown Township against Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. on Feb. 10.
Court activity on Feb. 10: Sharon Stafford vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by John Stafford and Sharon Stafford against "jane Doe", "john Doe", "xyz Corp.", Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Feb. 10: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-14905796.), Filed By Sharon Stafford, John Stafford.(sadaka, Mark)'.
Feb. 3: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for "trademark" cases
The following cases categorized as "trademark" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 3: 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 Feb. 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Leah R Smith vs Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc. on Feb. 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Akida Morgan and Leah R Smith against American Regent Inc., Daiichi Sankyo Inc., Daiichi Sankyo US Holdings Inc., Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc., Relypsa Inc., Vifor (International) Ag, Vifor Pharma Ltd. and Vifor Pharma Participations Ltd. on Feb. 9.
Court activity on Feb. 9: Keystone Sports and Entertainment LLC vs Federal Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by FC Pennsylvania Stadium LLC, KSE U2 LLC, Keystone Sports and Entertainment LLC, Pennsylvania Professional Soccer LLC, Rivertown Developers L.P. and Rivertown, TCI LP against Chubb Group Holdings Inc., Chubb Ina Holdings Inc. and Federal Insurance Company on Feb. 9.