News from February 2021
Pittsburgh landlord says tenant who fell on stairway and injured left knee caused her own injuries
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for a Pittsburgh landlord who was sued by his tenant for left knee injuries she suffered in a fall on the stairway outside her apartment, argues the plaintiff is responsible for her own injuries.
OneJet airline, sued by pilot exposed to carbon monoxide, says plaintiff's attempt to re-open case was untimely
PITTSBURGH – A California airline suggests that a pilot’s untimely re-opening of his carbon monoxide injury complaint against it should ensure that the case is closed due to judgment on the pleadings.
Parents say doctor's improper delivery of their baby caused skull fracture, brain damage
SCRANTON – The parents of a newborn baby girl who suffered a skull fracture at birth and resulting brain damage due to alleged medical negligence on the part of the obstetrician, are suing for damages.
Lackawanna County neurologist sues insurer for denial of coverage for COVID-19 closure losses
SCRANTON – A Lackawanna County neurology practice has filed litigation against its insurance carrier for failure to cover losses it sustained, due to closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parties in Teva generic drug antitrust MDL given go-ahead to argue selection of bellwether cases
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge is permitting an opportunity for parties involved in a massive multi-district antitrust litigation surrounding the pricing of generic drugs to argue which cases would or would not make proper choices as bellwether cases, prior to that list being finalized.
Court activity on Feb. 12: J Morita Mfg vs Kavo Kerr Group
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by J Morita Mfg against Dental Imaging Technologies and Kavo Kerr Group on Feb. 12: 'Second Amended Complaint Against Dental Imaging Technologies With Jury Demand. Filed By J Morita Mfg. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F) (dla) [transferred From Utah On 2/17/2021.]'.
Court activity on Feb. 11: J Morita Mfg vs Kavo Kerr Group
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by J Morita Mfg against Dental Imaging Technologies and Kavo Kerr Group on Feb. 11.
Court activity on Feb. 9: J Morita Mfg vs Kavo Kerr Group
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by J Morita Mfg against Dental Imaging Technologies and Kavo Kerr Group on Feb. 9: 'Notice Of Withdrawal Of Counsel Of Katherine R. Nichols Filed By Amy F. Sorenson On Behalf Of Dental Imaging Technologies (sorenson, Amy) [transferred From Utah On 2/17/2021.]'.
Feb. 11: U.S. District Court for the Western 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 Western District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Indira Khanna vs Geico General Insurance Company on Feb. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Indira Khanna and Kamal Khanna against Geico General Insurance Company and THE Automobile Insurance Company of Hartford Connecticut on Feb. 17.
Jan. 19: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "patent" cases
The following cases categorized as "patent" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 19. 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. 11
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Feb. 11 in the suits below:
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Feb. 10 in the suits below:
Case activity for Jeannie Warholic vs Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company on Feb. 16
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jeannie Warholic and Matthew Warholic against Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company on Feb. 16.
Feb. 10: 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. 10. 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. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Feb. 10 in the suits below:
Court activity on Feb. 16: Mrs Michele McClurg vs Financial Business and Consumer Solutions Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mrs Michele McClurg against Financial Business and Consumer Solutions Inc. on Feb. 16: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-14918872.), Filed By Michele McClurg. (attachments: #1 Exhibit, # 2 Case Management Track Form, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Designation Form)(filipovic, Predrag)'.
Case activity for Stephanie Baylis vs Preventice Services LLC on Feb. 16
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Stephanie Baylis against Bittium USA Inc., Preventice Services LLC, Preventice Solutions Inc. and Preventice Technologies Inc. on Feb. 16.
Court activity on Feb. 15: Jeannie Warholic vs Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jeannie Warholic and Matthew Warholic against Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company on Feb. 15.
SCOTUS could decide if Pennsylvania counties can hire private lawyers to sue paint industry
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Attorneys for Sherwin-Williams have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse an appeals court ruling from last August that the paint manufacturer had no standing when it asked the court to prohibit Delaware County, Pa., from using outside counsel in a pending lawsuit over lead paint.