News from May 2021
Court activity on May 6: Rhonda Hawks vs PNC Financial Services Group Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Rhonda Hawks against PNC Financial Services Group Inc. and PNC Financial Services Group and Affiliates Long Term Disability Plan on May 6: 'Proposed Agreed Order Granting Motion To Transfer Venue By Rhonda Hawks. (grabhorn, Andrew)'.
Case activity for Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. vs 3M Company on May 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. against 3M Company on May 10.
Court activity on May 10: Shelly Pryor vs Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Shelly Pryor against "jane Doe", "john Doe", "xyz Corp." and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on May 10: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-15110257.), Filed By Shelly Pryor.(sadaka, Mark)'.
Court activity on May 7: William Krause vs C R Bard Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by William Krause against Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. and C R Bard Inc. on May 7: 'Remark: Transferring Case To The Eastern District Of Pennsylvania Via Electronic Transfer. This Is A Text Entry Only. There Is No Pdf Document Associated With This Entry. (map) [transferred From Arizona On 5/10/2021.]'.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on May 4
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on May 4 in the suits below:
Court activity on May 10: Rhonda Hawks vs PNC Financial Services Group Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Rhonda Hawks against PNC Financial Services Group Inc. and PNC Financial Services Group and Affiliates Long Term Disability Plan on May 10: 'Case Transferred In From District Of Kentucky Western; Case Number 3:21-cv-00046. Original File Certified Copy Of Transfer Order And Docket Sheet Received.'.
May 4: 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 May 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 7: Russell Puzausky vs Norfolk Southern Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Russell Puzausky against Norfolk Southern Corp. on May 7: 'Complaint Against Norfolk Southern Corporation (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $402, Receipt Number Apawdc-6502200), Filed By Russell Puzausky. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (lar)'.
May 4: 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 May 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Gloria J. Payne vs Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company on May 10
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gloria J. Payne against Nationwide Affinity Insurance Company of America and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company on May 10.
Case activity for William Krause vs C R Bard Inc. on May 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by William Krause against Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. and C R Bard Inc. on May 10.
City of Philadelphia denies it discriminated against and fired Islamic firefighter cadet for his religious observance
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia denies that it illegally discriminated against and fired an Islamic firefighter who wore cuffed pants above the ankle and facial hair, in observance of his religion.
Third Circuit: Professional malpractice cases without certificates of merit were properly dismissed by lower federal court
PHILADELPHIA – A panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has affirmed the ruling of a lower federal court, which stated that a pair of professional malpractice cases were properly dismissed due to their not containing certificates of merit.
Lawsuit: Pittsburgh man got shoulder infection from flu vaccine given at Giant Eagle supermarket
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh man claims that he received a severe shoulder infection as a result of an improperly administered influenza vaccine given at a Giant Eagle supermarket.
Court activity on May 10: Russell Puzausky vs Norfolk Southern Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Russell Puzausky against Norfolk Southern Corp. on May 10: 'Summons Issued As To Norfolk Southern Corporation (lar)'.
Court activity on April 12: Rhonda Hawks vs PNC Financial Services Group Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Rhonda Hawks against PNC Financial Services Group Inc. and PNC Financial Services Group and Affiliates Long Term Disability Plan on April 12.
Parent of minor burned while using Apple iPhone 11 Pro sues manufacturer and Best Buy
PHILADELPHIA – The parent of a minor who suffered head and burn injuries while using an iPhone 11 Pro cell phone filed suit Apple and Best Buy for damages related to those injuries, while those companies have since denied any liability for the injuries in question.
Scranton judge dismisses suit which sought to 'bully and intimidate' witnesses who testified against plaintiff
SCRANTON – A Lackawanna County judge has dismissed litigation against two individuals that a Scranton man said had contributed to an investigation conducted by the state Attorney General’s Office, into his alleged unauthorized practice of law.
Lawsuit against Delaware County alleges corrections officers denied woman feminine hygiene products
A King of Prussia woman sued Delaware County, the GEO Group Inc. and four unidentified correctional officers after she was allegedly assaulted at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility.
Tesla sued for trying to tack on tens of thousands in extra fees for solar roof clients
Tesla Inc. is pinned in a class action lawsuit after the tech and vehicle company allegedly breached its contracts with its solar roof clients.