News from January 2021
Case activity for Mindy Einstein vs Robert Carrasquillo on Jan. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Mindy Einstein against Joseph Socorso, Phil Socorso and Robert Carrasquillo on Jan. 26.
Jan. 20: 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 Jan. 20. 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 Jan. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 20 in the suits below:
Court activity on Jan. 26: Susan Robb-Lesser vs THE Geo Group Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Susan Robb-Lesser against Correction Officer John Does 1-5, Geo Correctional Holdings Inc., Geo Corrections and Detentions LLC, Geo Operations Inc., Geosecure Services Inc., Kristen Grady, H.S.A., Margaret Griffith, Medical Personnel John Does 1 5, Ronald Phillips and THE Geo Group Inc. on Jan. 26.
Court activity on Jan. 26: Robert Carroll vs Unum Life Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Robert Carroll against Unum Life Insurance Company on Jan. 26: 'Complaint Against Robert Carroll ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-14869267.), Filed By Robert Carroll.(snyder, Marc)'.
Case activity for Lenora Birth vs United Healthcare Insurance Company on Jan. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lenora Birth against United Healthcare Insurance Company on Jan. 26.
Pa. Supreme Court sides with state DOT as it battles with coal companies in eminent domain case
HARRISBURG – In a 6-1 decision, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has concurred with a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation appeal looking to reverse a decision from the Commonwealth Court – which had found an unmined coal estate adjacent to highway construction was illegally seized by state transport authorities through eminent domain.
Judge dismisses some counts from real estate group's disability suit against Scott Township
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has partially dismissed counts in a disability discrimination suit brought by a real estate company, its owner and his sister-in-law, against Scott Township and one of its commissioners.
94-year-old Pittsburgh woman files second lawsuit in alleged assault by home health care worker
PITTSBURGH – A 94-year-old woman who was allegedly assaulted by her home health care aide has filed her second lawsuit concerning the events in question in state court.
Exploding vape battery update: Battery maker says court lacks jurisdiction over it
PITTSBURGH – A battery maker charges that a Pennsylvania state court has no personal jurisdiction over it, in an action brought against it by a Western Pennsylvania man who says he suffered severe burns after a lithium ion battery for his vaping device exploded in his pants pocket.
Philly Jesus update: Officers who arrested street preacher have to be identified soon, judge says
PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Police Department officers who arrested a street preacher locally known as “Philly Jesus” when he was evangelizing in a public park just before Christmas in 2019 must be identified soon, according to a federal judge.
Jan. 20: 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 Jan. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 20: 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 Jan. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Donna Cook vs Merck & Co. Inc. on Jan. 25
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Donna Cook against Mckesson Corp.,, Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Jan. 25.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 19 in the suits below:
Court activity on Jan. 25: Sharon Smith vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sharon Smith against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Jan. 25: 'Complaint Against Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-14867308.), Filed By Sharon Smith. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Case Management Track Form)(funk, Adam)'.
Jan. 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 Jan. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Michael Makara vs Selective Insurance Company of America on Jan. 25
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Michael Makara and Yeny Zawislak against Selective Insurance Company of America on Jan. 25.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 19 in the suits below:
BALLARD SPAHR LLP: Eileen Quigley Honored with Philadelphia Bar Association Real Estate Award
Ballard Spahr real estate attorney Eileen B. Quigley received the Philadelphia Bar Association’s (PBA) Harris Ominsky Award, which honors a pre-eminent real estate attorney in Philadelphia.