News from July 2021
June 28: U.S. District Court for the Western 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 Western District of Pennsylvania on June 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 28: 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 June 28. 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 June 28
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on June 28 in the suits below:
June 28: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "720 labor: labor/mgt. relations" cases
The following cases categorized as "720 labor: labor/mgt. relations" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on June 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Allegedly negligent owners of Brookhaven apartment complex look to compel discovery, in suit relating to tenant's death
MEDIA – The Blue Bell-based owner and operator of a Brookhaven apartment complex are seeking to compel discovery in a lawsuit brought by a Delaware County man, who alleges their negligence led to his mother suffering a fall on their property and caused injuries whose repairs later led to her death.
Lawsuit surrounding exploding heater that killed man on hunting trip is settled in Scranton federal court
SCRANTON – Wrongful death litigation against the manufacturers of an allegedly defective heater which exploded and killed a man on a deer hunting trip, has been settled in a Scranton federal court.
Drug treatment center employees claim behavioral health associate's retaliation suit fails to state a claim
PHILADELPHIA – A drug treatment center and its personnel counter a lawsuit from one of its associates, alleging he was retaliated against for exercising his rights and making a good faith report of wrongdoing and waste, by arguing that its allegations fail to state a claim upon which relief could be granted.
Third Circuit: Suit of man who was fired over allegedly taking FMLA leave, was properly dismissed by lower court
PHILADELPHIA – A per curiam panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has upheld a lower court ruling which ordered that a wrongful termination complaint filed by a man versus his ex-employer over his taking medical leave would be dismissed.
Settlement reached for woman allegedly assaulted at Philly airport, after inquiring about her missing bag
PHILADELPHIA – A Chester County woman who alleged that she was physically assaulted by an American Airlines baggage claim agent at the Philadelphia International Airport last year after inquiring about her missing bag, has settled her litigation concerning the incident.
Mother of groom sues after falling through rehearsal venue's wagon
SCRANTON — A woman claims she suffered serious injuries that required surgery after falling through a wooden wagon at the Fiddle Lake Farm venue in Thompson. Laurie L.
Woman: American Airlines dropped me on the floor
PITTSBURGH — An American Airlines passenger who was allegedly dropped on the floor at the terminal gate as crews attempted to transfer her to another wheelchair is claiming negligence and Americans with Disabilities Act violations.
Court activity on July 1: Operating Engineers Local 66, AFL Cio and Construction Industry Combined Funds Inc. vs General Pipeline Construction Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Operating Engineers Local 66, AFL Cio and Construction Industry Combined Funds Inc. against Clarise L. O'dell, General Pipeline Construction Inc., John F. O'Dell and Melba O'Dell on July 1.
Court activity on July 2: Daresse M. Henderson vs Amco Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Daresse M. Henderson against Amco Insurance Company on July 2.
BALLARD SPAHR LLP: Ballard Spahr, Nine of Its Intellectual Property Lawyers Named to Magazine's 2021 List of 'IP Stars'
Ballard Spahr’s intellectual property practice and nine of the firm’s IP attorneys are recognized for excellence in the 2021 edition of the annual “IP Stars” rankings by Managing Intellectual Property.
HOURIGAN KLUGER & QUINN PC: Attorney Richard Williams, Hourigan Kluger & Quinn, Named 2021 Trailblazer, National Law Journal
Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, PC is pleased to announce that Attorney Richard Williams has been named 2021 Trailblazer for Energy and Environmental Services by the National Law Journal.
HOURIGAN KLUGER & QUINN PC: Kathleen Quinn Depillis Named Principal, Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn
Effective July 1, 2021, Attorney Kathleen Quinn DePillis will be advanced to Principal status of the Law Firm, Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn. DePillis will join seven other Personal Injury Attorneys and nine Business Law Attorneys in Principal stature.
JONES DAY: Jones Day partner Jimmy Kitchen interviewed about involvement in Alliance for Asian American Justice
James (Jimmy) Kitchen, a partner in Jones Day's Pittsburgh Office, was interviewed by WPXI Channel 11, a local television station, about his involvement with the Alliance for Asian American Justice.
JONES DAY: Jones Day named Law Firm of the Year by Legal Intelligencer
Jones Day was named Law Firm of the Year at The Legal Intelligencer's Professional Excellence Awards program on June 24.
Court activity on July 1: Daresse M. Henderson vs Amco Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Daresse M. Henderson against Amco Insurance Company on July 1: 'Disclosure Statement Identifying None As Corporate Parent Or Other Affiliate, By Amco Insurance Company. (jd)'.
Court activity on July 2: Autochthons of Pennsylvania Trust vs USA Bank Trust
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Autochthons of Pennsylvania Trust against Allegheny County Sheriff, Keller Williams Realty and USA Bank Trust on July 2: 'Motion For Leave To Proceed In Forma Pauperis By Autochthons Of Pennsylvania Trust. (attachments: # 1 Complaint Lodged Pending Disposition Of Ifp Motion, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet) (lar)'.