News from July 2021
Court activity on July 8: Deanna Betras vs CM Thompson Enterprise LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Deanna Betras against CM Thompson Enterprise LLC on July 8: 'Complaint Against Cm Thompson Enterprise, Llc (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $402, Receipt Number Apawdc-6598959), Filed By Deanna Betras. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit Consent To Sue, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (elt)'.
Court activity on July 8: Robert Walker vs Geico Advantage Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Robert Walker against Geico Advantage Insurance Company on July 8: 'Complaint Against Geico Advantage Insurance Company (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $402, Receipt Number Apawdc-6599372), Filed By Robert Walker. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (lar)'.
Case activity for Deanna Betras vs CM Thompson Enterprise LLC on July 9
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Deanna Betras against CM Thompson Enterprise LLC on July 9.
Case activity for Deanna Betras vs CM Thompson Enterprise LLC on July 9
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Deanna Betras against CM Thompson Enterprise LLC on July 9.
WILSON ELSER: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Law Firm and the Path to Success
Kathleen Wilkinson (Partner-Philadelphia, PA) will moderate and provide opening remarks in her role as Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) president and introduce “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Law Firm and the Path to Success,” a panel for the PBA on July 12, 2021.
ROSENN JENKINS & GREENWALD: On July 14, Lee S. Piatt Will Present the Legal Portion of the Live Webinar: “Keeping Your Non-Profit Afloat During Challenging Times”
On July 14,2021, Lee S. Piatt, Esq of the Business & Finance Department of Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, L.L.P. will be presenting the legal portion of the seminar titled, “Keeping Your Non-Profit Afloat During Challenging Times” as a Wilkes University Accountant Continuing Legal Education live Webinar.
MCNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC: Mcnees Attorney Devin Chwastyk Earns Cipp/e Certification
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC attorney Devin J. Chwastyk earned the ANSI-accredited Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Wolf, Democratic Legislators Rally for Minimum Wage Increase
Governor Tom Wolf joined Sens. Vincent Hughes and Christine Tartaglione, House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton and numerous House and Senate Democratic members, along with labor, religious and community leaders to call for an increase to Pennsylvania’s minimum wage.
PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Department Of Education Provides Information On New Law That Allows Grade Level Retainment
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) today provided information on a new law that permits parents, guardians, and students over the age of 18 to elect to have their children or themselves repeat their grade because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lawsuit versus Apple and Best Buy claiming burn injuries from iPhone 11 Pro is remanded to state court
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit brought against Apple and Best Buy by the parent of a minor who suffered head and burn injuries allegedly while using an iPhone 11 Pro cell phone, has been remanded to state court by a federal judge.
Allegheny authorities say Universal Life Church's lawsuit alleging refusal to recognize marriages is groundless
PITTSBURGH – Allegheny County officials counter that they are not misusing a Pennsylvania law to avoid solemnizing legal marriages in the Commonwealth, contrary to recent assertions from a non-denominational church, and wants the church’s complaint thrown out.
Parent of child with cerebral palsy sues health care agency and nurse, for allegedly causing child's broken legs
LANCASTER – The parent of a child with cerebral palsy has filed suit against a home health care agency and one of its nurses, claiming that their collective negligence led her disabled child to fall and suffer severe leg injuries.
Woman struck by tent poles at Yeadon Flag Day event 2 years ago counters Borough's attempt to limit liability
MEDIA – A local woman who alleged she was seriously injured at a Flag Day event in the Borough of Yeadon two years ago when the support poles of an event tent were uprooted from the ground by a wind gust and struck her in the head, refutes attempts from the Borough to dismiss or limit her counts against it.
Senior's litigation against Dollar Bank for allegedly failing to protect her from fraud removed to federal court
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for a Pittsburgh bank has removed litigation brought by a senior citizen to federal court, a case which alleges the bank failed to protect her and her sizable accounts from fraud and resulted in her losing millions of dollars to con artists.
Man alleges Little Giant ladder defect caused his 20-foot fall
PITTSBURGH — A man claims he fell 20 feet to the ground and suffered serious injuries due to a defective ladder manufactured by Little Giant Ladder Systems.
Bicyclist sues Allegheny County after hitting manhole cover, flipping off bike
PITTSBURGH — A bicyclist is suing Allegheny County after he says his bike hit a sunken manhole cover on the surface of the roadway and caused him to be flipped off and suffer multiple injuries.
Court activity on July 9: Norman Johnson vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Alyce Johnson and Norman Johnson against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on July 9: 'Complaint Against Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-15244161.), Filed By Norman Johnson, Alyce Johnson. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Case Management Track Form)(funk, Adam)'.
Court activity on July 9: Peter Mercuri vs Life Insurance Company North America
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Peter Mercuri against Life Insurance Company North America on July 9: 'Complaint Against Life Insurance Company Of North America ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-15243543.), Filed By Peter Mercuri. (attachments: # 1 Case Management Track Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Designation Form)(parker, Michael)'.
Case activity for Valic Retirement Services Company vs Mattie Martin on July 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Valic Retirement Services Company against Kelsey Kreger, Mattie Martin and Todd J. Thomas on July 9.
Case activity for Blue Spike LLC vs Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Inc. on July 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Blue Spike International Ltd., Blue Spike LLC and Wistaria Trading Ltd. against Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Inc., Blue Ridge Cable Television Inc. and Blue Ridge Communications Inc. on July 9.