News from May 2021
U.S. Supreme Court declines to review appeal of $70M Risperdal jury verdict award, punitive damages phase awaits
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a $70 million compensatory damages award given to a Tennessee plaintiff for failure to warn of side effects tied to the anti-psychotic drug Risperdal, while another legal fight on the subject of punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson looms in the case.
City of Philadelphia argues discrimination suit from Italian-American groups over dropping of Columbus Day is baseless
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for the City of Philadelphia and Mayor Jim Kenney are seeking to dismiss a discrimination complaint from Philadelphia City Council member Mark Squilla and local Italian-American groups over Kenney’s removal of Columbus Day as an observed city holiday, arguing it lacks any factual basis.
Owner of Old City Beer Garden sues Philly Health Department, over alleged improper closure of the business
PHILADELPHIA – The owner and operator of Old City Beer Garden has filed suit against the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health Office of Food Protection and its officials, claiming the organization closed his business without proper justification and violated his procedural due process.
Doctor sued for wrongful death seeks to strike punitive damages
SCRANTON – A doctor accused of providing negligent care to a now-deceased man who resided at a Lackawanna County senior living facility is seeking to strike allegations of gross negligence, reckless conduct and punitive damages from the suit.
Bar entities deny they overserved co-defendant who caused crash that killed 23-year-old
PITTSBURGH – Entities facing a wrongful death lawsuit from a Pennsylvania man whose 23-year-old daughter was killed in a drunk driving accident now deny they had overserved the driver who caused the crash, prior to the accident.
Lawsuit over fight says one man beat the other with a police baton at 1:30 a.m.
Two Allegheny County men are locked in a civil suit after one allegedly attacked the other with a police baton.
Hot coffee lawsuit against McDonald's in Carbondale alleges second-degree burns
The McDonald's Restaurant at 10 Brooklyn St. in Carbondale was sued by a woman that allegedly had scalding coffee spilled all over her in the drive-through.
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on May 11
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on May 11 in the suits below:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on May 11
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on May 11 in the suits below:
Court activity on May 17: Michael J. Wright Construction Company Inc. vs Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Michael J. Wright Construction Company Inc. against Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America on May 17: 'Notice Of Removal By Travelers Casualty And Surety Company Of America (filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-15128385), Filed By Travelers Casualty And Surety Company Of America. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet And Designation Form)(holland, Monica)'.
Case activity for Tracy Starkey vs Nationwide Property and Casualty Insurance Company on May 17
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert Starkey and Tracy Starkey against Marnic Insurance Agency Inc. and Nationwide Property and Casualty Insurance Company on May 17.
Case activity for Gerald Martin vs Merck & Co. Inc. on May 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gerald Martin against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on May 17.
Case activity for Wendi Terry vs Life Insurance Company North America on May 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Wendi Terry against Life Insurance Company North America on May 17.
Case activity for Lora Jean Rose vs Howmedica Osteonics Corp. on May 17
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Clark Rose and Lora Jean Rose against Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Stryker Corp. and Stryker Sales Corp. on May 17.
Case activity for Lazer & Lazer vs Agronomed Pharmaceuticals LLC on May 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lazer & Lazer against Agri Kind LLC, Agronomed Biologics LLC, Agronomed Holdings Inc. and Agronomed Pharmaceuticals LLC on May 17.
May 11: 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 May 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 10: 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 May 10. 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 May 10
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on May 10 in the suits below:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on May 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on May 10 in the suits below:
May 10: 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 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: