News from June 2021
June 22: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "copyright" cases
The following cases categorized as "copyright" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on June 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on June 28: Carl A. Bailey vs Phyllis D. Freed
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Carl A. Bailey and Robert Cleary against Lloyd G. Freed, Phyllis D. Freed and Thomas D. Freed on June 28: 'Disclosure Statement Identifying None As Corporate Parent Or Other Affiliate, By Carl A. Bailey, Robert Cleary. (gregorio, Neil)'.
June 22: U.S. District Court for the Western 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 Western District of Pennsylvania on June 22. 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 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on June 21 in the suits below:
June 21: 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 June 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 21: 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 June 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 21: 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 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Lancaster and its police officers deny they attacked local man with deadly force and want to strike much of the complaint
ALLENTOWN – The City of Lancaster and two of its police officers deny that they illegally assaulted battered and tased a Lancaster man with deadly force and without justification two years ago, and are seeking to strike a myriad of portions from the complaint.
Judge transfers $200K settlement petition over Xarelto usage to Allegheny County Orphans’ Court
PITTSBURGH – A $200,000 settlement petition filed in state court by the widow of a 68-year-old man who allegedly died from internal bleeding as a result of taking the blood-thinner medication Xarelto, has been transferred to the Wills/Orphans’ Court.
Delaware County and others again denying liability for injuries Montco woman sustained at correctional facility
PHILADELPHIA – Delaware County and other defendants are denying for the second time liability for injuries sustained by a Montgomery County woman after she was allegedly assaulted at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility.
Parent of autistic boy allegedly ejected from school settles claims with Erie School District for $85K
ERIE – The mother of an emotionally disabled and autistic male student, who claimed her son was discriminated against and then unsafely ejected from school, has settled her litigation with the Erie School District for $85,000.
Commonwealth juvenile detention therapists alleges he suffered retaliation for reporting abuse
HARRISBURG — A therapist at a Pennsylvania juvenile detention and rehab claims he faced racial discrimination and retaliation for reporting physical and mental abuse at the facility.
Court activity on June 26: Yong Du vs DJ Kitchen LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Xiaoying Luo and Yong Du against A Ming, DJ Kitchen LLC, Joe Chen and Nan Zhao Aka Lan Zhao on June 26: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-15216215.), Filed By Yong Du, Xiaoying Luo. (attachments: # 1 Designation Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(hang, Jian)'.
BALLARD SPAHR LLP: Ballard Spahr Recognized as a Best Law Firm for Women by Seramount (Formerly Working Mother)
Ballard Spahr has been recognized as one of the Best Law Firms for Women in the annual list published by Seramount—formerly Working Mother Media—highlighting firms that utilize best practices in recruiting, retaining, promoting, and developing women lawyers.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Olufunke Leroy Honored With Professional Excellence Diversity Initiative Award
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Olufunke O. Leroy, who was named a recipient of the Professional Excellence Diversity Initiative Award by The Legal Intelligencer.
BLANK ROME LLP: Blank Rome Welcomes New Labor & Employment Associate in Philadelphia
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Rebecca J. Reist has joined the firm’s Labor and Employment group as an associate in the Philadelphia office.
MORGAN LEWIS: Lex Machina Recognizes Morgan Lewis Among Top Trade Secrets Firms in 2021 Report
The firm was identified as one of the Most Active Defendants’ Law Firms and one of the Most Active Plaintiffs’ Law Firms by cases filed from 2016 to 2020.
REED SMITH LLP: Reed Smith in the finals for three 2021 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law awards
Reed Smith is shortlisted in three categories at the 2021 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards, a clear indication of the firm’s commitment to innovation.
Wrongful death litigation filed after death of man at landfill's gate is stayed by order of federal judge
PHILADELPHIA – Wrongful death litigation brought by the estate of a young man killed when an allegedly faulty gate at a landfill dropped onto his car, has been stayed by order of a federal court.
U.S. Navy veteran alleges he suffered permanent vision loss from negligence of Pittsburgh VA hospital
PITTSBURGH – A U.S. Navy veteran alleges that substandard care he received at his local Veterans Affairs hospital resulted in his suffering permanent vision loss and damage.