News from March 2021
Choice Hotels update: Company wins motion to compel arbitration with group of franchisees suing it for racial discrimination
ALLENTOWN – The Choice Hotels organization has had granted its motion to compel arbitration and stay all proceedings in a lawsuit brought by the company’s franchisees, who claimed they have been overcharged inflated fees to increase the group’s revenue and have been subjected to discriminatory treatment based on race.
Brain-injured pole vaulter update: Rowan University claims sovereign immunity from suit, under N.J. law
MEDIA – An attorney for Rowan University claims the institution was not given proper notice of a lawsuit filed against it by a New Jersey pole vaulter, who allegedly suffered traumatic brain injury and a variety of facial injuries at an indoor practice in 2019, and is further subject to sovereign immunity.
Class action claims failure to secure UPMC patient data resulted in identity theft and credit card fraud
PITTSBURGH – A pair of Western Pennsylvania men are alleging in a class action lawsuit that they and many more individuals have been the victims of identity theft and credit card fraud, as a result of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and other defendants failing to secure their personal and financial information.
Court activity on March 29: Gabriel Chaleplis vs Michael Karloutsos
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Gabriel Chaleplis and One World LLC against James M. Rodgers, James M. Rodgers P.C., Mak Consulting LLC, Michael Karloutsos and Rodgers Investments LLC on March 29.
Court activity on March 29: Sheila Parnther. vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sheila Parnther. against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on March 29: 'Complaint Against Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-15017762.), Filed By Sheila Parnther.. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Case Management Track Form, # 3 Designation Form)(lovett, Nicole)'.
March 23: 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 March 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on March 29: Delsie Gutierrez vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Armando Gutierrez and Delsie Gutierrez against "jane Doe", "john Doe", "xyz Corp.", Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on March 29: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-15017530.), Filed By Delsie Gutierrez, Armando Gutierrez.(sadaka, Mark)'.
March 23: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "fraud" cases
The following cases categorized as "fraud" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on March 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Lillian Collins vs Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc. on March 29
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lillian Collins against American Regent Inc., Daiichi Sankyo Inc., Daiichi Sankyo US Holdings Inc., Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Vifor (International) Ag on March 29.
March 23: 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 March 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on March 29: Shui Chen vs Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Shui Chen against Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company on March 29: 'Complaint Against Allstate Fire And Casualty Insurance Company ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-15016587.), Filed By Shui Chen.(simon, Marc)'.
Wrongful death lawsuit alleges caregiver left woman unsupervised with food despite known choking risk
A lawsuit in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas against The Mentor Network and affiliated entities alleges wrongful death and negligence in the death of Melinda Tarr, a resident under the care of the company.
March 22: U.S. District Court for the Western 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 Western District of Pennsylvania on March 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 22: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "fraud" cases
The following cases categorized as "fraud" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on March 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 22: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "product liability" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on March 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 22: 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 March 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 March 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on March 22 in the suits below:
March 22: 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 March 22. 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 March 22
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on March 22 in the suits below:
March 22: 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 March 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: