News from February 2021
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Feb. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Feb. 14 in the suits below:
Feb. 14: 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. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 19: Barbra Ann Malm vs Edward C. Malm
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity in the suit brought by Barbra Ann Malm against Edward C. Malm on Feb. 19: 'Correspondence Filed'.
Superior Court reopens case of woman suing after allegedly botched mastectomy
HARRISBURG – A panel of judges from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania have concluded the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas was in error, when it levied a judgment of non pros on a woman suing for medical malpractice and failed to consider that personal health issues she faced at the time prevented her timely filing.
Polish expat asserts former employer defamed him with bad reference to Harley-Davidson store in Pa.
SCRANTON – A Pennsylvania man asserts that a Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership in Poland where he formerly worked and its owners defamed him with a bad reference, after he immigrated to the United States and attempted to obtain employment with a Harley-Davidson dealership in Tannersville.
Parties in Snapchat threats and harassment case are each contesting the issue of venue
PITTSBURGH – Parties involved in a lawsuit over whether the social media app Snapchat protected perpetrators using it to harass a pair of college students are arguing over the proper venue of the case.
Severe burns from exploding vape battery case should remain in Allegheny County, counsel argues
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for a Western Pennsylvania man who says he suffered severe burns after a lithium ion battery for his vaping device exploded in his pants pocket argue that the related lawsuit should remain in Allegheny County.
Philadelphia teen seeks damages from A Taste of Britain after suffering first- and second-degree burns
MEDIA - A Philadelphia teen is suing A Taste of Britain, a tea room and cafe in Wayne, for damages caused by a cafe employee allegedly spilling scalding liquid on the the plaintiff, causing first- and second-degree burns.
Mom of bipolar, schizophrenic son killed by Lancaster police files wrongful death suit
ALLENTOWN – A Lancaster mother who witnessed her schizophrenic and bipolar son being shot to death by a local police officer has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city, county and police entities involved with his killing.
Lansdale Big Lots sued for at least $50K by woman who tripped on frame in aisle
A Lansdale woman is suing Big Lots Stores, Inc. after she allegedly tripped on a wooden frame that had fallen off an overflowing unattended restocking cart at the Lansdale Big Lots, according to documents filed in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Cozen O’Connor Announces Changes to Firm Management
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce the following changes in firm leadership positions for the 2021 year.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Eisenberg, Ferrer, Giotto and Tilson Recognized in 2021 Chambers Global Rankings
Chambers Global has recognized four Cozen O’ Connor attorneys, Susan Eisenberg (Miami – Labor & Employment), Geoffrey Ferrer (New York – Transportation & Trade), Thomas Giotto (Pittsburgh – Labor and Employment) and Joseph Tilson (Chicago – Labor & Employment), as worldwide leaders in their respective practices.
BLANK ROME LLP: Blank Rome Announces 2021 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow and Pathfinders
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that our firm has nominated and the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (“LCLD”) has selected partner Melanie S. Carter to join the 2021 LCLD Fellows Program and associates Asima J. Ahmad and Ernestine J. Mings to join the 2021 LCLD Pathfinder Program.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Kelly Dobbs Bunting Appointed Co-Chair of the ABA’s L&E Section’s Membership Development and Engagement Committee
Kelly Dobbs Bunting of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been appointed co-chair of the Membership Development and Engagement Committee of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Section of Labor and Employment Law. Bunting's term will run through Aug. 31, 2021.
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP: PFAS as a Hazardous Substance? Impacts and Next Steps
The Biden administration is committed to designating PFAS as a hazardous substance, which will have far reaching implications for users, transporters, and disposers of these substances.
Court activity on Feb. 17: Bonnie Lack vs Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bonnie Lack against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on Feb. 17: 'Complaint Against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $402, Receipt Number Apawdc-6346926), Filed By Bonnie Lack. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (ma)'.
Court activity on Feb. 19: Corey Twigg vs Varsity Brands Holding Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Corey Twigg and Lori Twigg against BSN Sports Inc., Spartan Athletic Company, Sport Supply Group Inc. and Varsity Brands Holding Co. Inc. on Feb. 19: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-14928034.), Filed By Corey Twigg, Lori Twigg. (attachments: # 1 Designation Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(mattiacci, Nicholas)'.
Court activity on Feb. 19: Schuyler Cox vs Liberty Mutual General Insurance Company D B a Liberty Mutual Insurance
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Schuyler Cox and Sharon Cox against Liberty Mutual General Insurance Company D B a Liberty Mutual Insurance on Feb. 19.
Court activity on Feb. 19: Evanston Insurance Company vs Atlantic Concrete Cutting Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Evanston Insurance Company against Agate Construction Company and Atlantic Concrete Cutting Inc. on Feb. 19: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-14929014.), Filed By Evanston Insurance Company. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form)(lamb, Erin)'.
Case activity for Lewis vs Navistar International Corp. on Feb. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lewis against Christian Schulz, Dennis A Suskind, Janet T Yeung, Jeffrey A Dokho, Jose Maria Alapont, Kevin M. Sheehan, Mark H Rachesky, Navistar International Corp., Stephen R. D'Arcy, Troy A Clarke and Vincent J Intrieri on Feb. 19.