News from July 2021
Pittsburgh cops seeking judgment in suit of woman arrested after denying support for President Trump
PITTSBURGH – Two Pittsburgh police officers are arguing that they should be granted summary judgment, in a lawsuit brought by a woman who alleged she was unlawfully arrested because she didn’t support former President Donald Trump.
Deer Lakes School District says it was justified in denying substitute teaching opportunity to man over 1965 arrest
PITTSBURGH – Deer Lakes School District contends that it did not violate the Criminal History Record Information Act when it denied a work opportunity to a substitute teacher when it was learned by the districts he had been arrested on one occasion 56 years ago.
Slip-and-fall lawsuit against Walmart claims merchandise caught his eye in dangerous spot
SCRANTON — A man who allegedly suffered a slip and fall at a Walmart claims the store negligently put items on a shelf to attract customers' attention near a dangerous condition.
Man's lawsuit says he suffered nerve and other damage during orthopedic surgery
PITTSBURGH — A couple are suing a physician and others, claiming the husband suffered serious nerve damage and other disabilities after orthopedic surgery.
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on July 12
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on July 12 in the suits below:
July 12: 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 July 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 12: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "family - divorce - no fault only" cases
The following cases categorized as "family - divorce - no fault only" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on July 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 12: 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 July 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 12: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "family and medical leave act" cases
The following cases categorized as "family and medical leave act" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on July 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 12: 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 July 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
OBERMAYER REBMANN MAXWELL & HIPPEL LLP: David Ladov Honored with the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Award
David Ladov was named the 2021 Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Family Law Section Eric Turner Memorial Award winner. He was presented with the award during the section’s virtual Summer Meeting, July 15-16, 2021.
McSwain's letter to Trump on election fraud claims foreshadows potential 2022 gubernatorial showdown with AG Shapiro
HARRISBURG – A letter released by former President Donald Trump shows that an ex-federal prosecutor with future gubernatorial aspirations in Pennsylvania, expressed disagreement with former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr over how the Justice Department oversaw investigation claims of voter fraud in the 2020 Presidential Election.
Philly corrections officer claims he was retaliated against for Facebook post
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia corrections officer claims that his First Amendment rights were violated, when he was disciplined for speech made in a Facebook post to call for a rally in response to payroll policy breaches.
X-ray company counters claims it contributed to death of resident of Lackawanna County senior living facility
SCRANTON – A Scranton-based X-ray company denies it contributed to the untimely death of a resident in a Lackawanna County senior living facility, a charge the decedent’s estate vehemently denies.
Property owners say their construction didn't violate 2005 sale agreement with Scranton JCC
SCRANTON – A pair of property owners and a campground foundation in Scranton deny that construction that took place on a campsite violates the terms of a 2005 property sale agreement that the defendants pledged to abide by.
Gallbladder removal injuries update: Doctor's counsel denies liability for plaintiff's severed bile duct
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for a physician who treated a Pittsburgh man during his gallbladder removal deny that their client was liable for the severing of the patient’s bile duct and ongoing injuries.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on July 12
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on July 12 in the suits below:
Suit alleges Penn State's denial of transgender professor's tenure is discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A transgender and former professor at Pennsylvania State University alleges its denial of tenure was due to a disability.
Prison warden's lawsuit says he wouldn't play politics, was retaliated against
PITTSBURGH — The former Westmoreland County Prison warden is accusing a county commissioner of harassment and retaliation over his refusal to make her political hires.
MCNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC: President of Helix Strategies to Serve as Adjunct Professor for West Chester University
President of Helix Strategies, LLC, Dr. Ivy Buchan, will serve as an adjunct professor starting this fall for West Chester University of Pennsylvania in the Master of Public Administration Program, teaching Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials.