News from February 2021
Erie Insurance refutes defenses of dehumidifier manufacturer in suit over $360K house fire
PITTSBURGH – An Erie insurance company is seeking to repudiate defenses put forward by the manufacturers of a dehumidifier, which allegedly caused a fire leading to nearly $360,000 in property damages.
Philly restaurant owners group drops suit against City of Philadelphia and Mayor Jim Kenney
PHILADELPHIA – A coalition of Philadelphia restaurateurs who filed a lawsuit against The City of Philadelphia and its Mayor Jim Kenney over the City’s “Safer At Home” order, which banned indoor dining until this past New Year’s Day to protect citizens from the spread of COVID-19, have dismissed the case.
Penn State University master's student sues after it rescinds her degree
PHILADELPHIA – A Penn State University student alleges that the school rescinded her Master’s Degree more than a year and a half after she was awarded it, claiming that the plaintiff didn’t produce wholly original work, a charge the plaintiff says is untrue.
Philly federal judge dismisses deli's COVID-19 insurance policy case due to virus exclusion
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has agreed that an insurance policy’s virus exclusion clause does in fact preclude businesses from staking a claim to income losses and expenses sustained during state-ordered shutdowns, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman sues dead ex-boyfriend who allegedly assaulted, kidnapped her
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman who was allegedly assaulted and kidnapped by her now-deceased ex-boyfriend in September has filed suit against his estate to recover money she lent him.
Feb. 9: 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 Feb. 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Kristy Lynn Howe vs Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D Inc. on Feb. 15
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kristy Lynn Howe against Coopersurgical Inc., Duramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. a Division of Barr Pharmaceuticals, INC. D B a Teva Women's Health, INC., THE Cooper Companies Inc., Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D Inc., Teva Pharmaceutcials USA Inc., Teva Women's Health Inc., Individually, and and Teva Women's Health LLC, Individually and on Feb. 15.
Feb. 8: U.S. District Court for the Western 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 Western District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 14: Marilyn Keeton vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Gary D. Keeton and Marilyn Keeton against Mckesson Corp.,, Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Feb. 14.
Feb. 8: 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 Feb. 8. 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 Feb. 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Feb. 8 in the suits below:
Feb. 8: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "fraud" cases
The following cases categorized as "fraud" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Feb. 8
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Feb. 8 in the suits below:
West Penn Hospital sued by patient after med tech caught with secret cameras
An Allegheny County woman is suing Allegheny Health Network, owner and operator of West Penn Hospital, after a nuclear medicine technologist allegedly filmed her undressing for a medical procedure.
Court activity on Feb. 14: James Miller vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Gloria Miller and James Miller against Mckesson Corp.,, Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.; on Feb. 14.
Haverford Township ice rink injury update: Municipality denies all liability for woman's injuries
MEDIA – The Township of Haverford has denied all liability for the broken right wrist suffered by a Delaware County woman, allegedly as a result of negligent maintenance and facilities oversight at a township-owned skating rink.
Building materials distributor says lumber company is responsible for shoddy materials that caused mold damage
PITTSBURGH – A building materials distributor is refuting the cross-claims of an Ohio lumber company, who blamed it for supplying allegedly defective lumber that led a Washington County man to sustain significant structural and mold damage to his property.
Third Circuit rules trial court rightly dismissed man's suit against home ownership counseling organization
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court has ruled that a lower court was correct when it dismissed with prejudice an action brought by a Philadelphia man against a home ownership counseling group, when the plaintiff failed to take timely action to amend his claims.
Bristol towing firm negligently tipped over its truck, says Delco fuel company
MEDIA – A Delaware County fuel company claims that negligence on the part of a towing operation based in Bristol, led to its fuel truck tipping over and sustaining a variety of commercial damages.
Allegheny County takes on 10 drug manufacturers in state court for damages over combating opioid epidemic
PITTSBURGH – Through its District Attorney Stephen Zappala, Allegheny County has filed suit against 10 different drug manufacturers, for damages connected to both the companies’ alleged false marketing of opioid drugs and the county’s combating the use and abuse of opioids.