News from April 2023
Defendant's objections rejected in case over woman's drowning on anniversary trip
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has denied the defense’s preliminary objections, in a wrongful death lawsuit surrounding the drowning death of the plaintiff’s wife, during a vacation the two had taken to St. Martin to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary.
Currently imprisoned former McDonald's manager to be deposed in sexual harassment suit
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a then-teenager who alleged that a now-former McDonald’s manager showed her sexually graphic photos on his phone during her job interview, has filed notice of intention to depose that same ex- manager, who is now incarcerated.
'Satan's Club': Pa. school district defends exclusion
ALLENTOWN – A Northampton County school district argues that First Amendment protection is “not absolute”, in litigation brought by a Massachusetts-based satanic religious group who sued it after initially being granted – and then ultimately being denied – the ability to convene an After School Satan Club at a local middle school.
Fox Rothschild hosts US Privacy Updates on April 19, 2023
Five comprehensive state privacy laws are set to enter into effect in 2023 creating a complex patchwork of privacy requirements for organizations to contend with.
Court activity on April 14: Cumberland Mutual Fire Insurance Company vs Dean's Service
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cumberland Mutual Fire Insurance Company against Dean's Service on April 14: 'Notice Re: Arbitration Consent Of Video Conference(de Luca, Daniel) (entered: 04/14/2023)'.
Court activity on April 14: Simone Evanson vs Scully Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Simone Evanson against Scully Company on April 14: 'Waiver Of Service Returned Executed By Simone Evanson. Scully Company Waiver Sent On 4/13/2023, Answer Due 6/12/2023. (Gold, Sidney) (entered: 04/14/2023)'.
Court activity on April 14: Brian Mauerman vs Koninklijke Philips N. V.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Brian Mauerman against Koninklijke Philips N. V., Philips Holding USA, Inc., Philips North America, LLC and Philips RS North America, LLC on April 14.
Court activity on April 14: Jeffrey J. Yanits vs Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Barbara Ann Butler Yanits and Jeffrey J. Yanits against Lowe's Home Centers, LLC on April 14: 'Stipulation Selecting Adr Process By Lowe's Home Centers Llc. (Sbrolla, Philip) (entered: 04/14/2023)'.
Case activity for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company vs United States of America on April 14
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company against United States of America on April 14.
Court activity on April 14: Elin Salinger vs Vault Health, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Elin Salinger against Vault Health, Inc. on April 14: 'Waiver Of Service Returned Executed By Elin Salinger. Vault Health, Inc. Waiver Sent On 3/29/2023, Answer Due 5/30/2023. (Koller, David) (entered: 04/14/2023)'.
Court activity on April 14: Alexander Velazquez-Torres vs Koninklijke Philips N. V.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Alexander Velazquez-Torres and Judith A. Velazquez-Alampi against Koninklijke Philips N. V., Philips Holding USA, Inc., Philips North America, LLC., Philips RS North America Holding Corporation., Philips RS North America, LLC., Polymer Molded Products, LLC. and Polymer Technologies, Inc. on April 14.
Court activity on April 14: Richard Sayers vs Great Lakes Cast Stone, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Richard Sayers against Great Lakes Cast Stone, Inc. on April 14: 'Notice Of Appearance By Corey Christopher Kirkwood On Behalf Of Great Lakes Cast Stone, Inc.. (Kirkwood, Corey) (entered: 04/14/2023)'.
Case activity for Aaron Alexander Johnson vs Equifax, Inc. on April 14
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Aaron Alexander Johnson against Equifax, Inc. on April 14.
Case activity for Renee Cromling vs Progressive Advanced Insurance Company on April 14
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dale Cromling and Renee Cromling against Progressive and Progressive Advanced Insurance Company on April 14.
Case activity for Pennsylvania Coach Lines, Inc. vs Mckeesport Area School District on April 14
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Pennsylvania Coach Lines, Inc. against City of Mckeesport, Dennis Joseph Lopretto, Mark Holtzman, Mckeesport Area School District, Michael Cherepko, Sen. James R. Brewster and Thomas Maglicco on April 14.
Case activity for L. H. vs Rice Enterprises, LLC on April 14
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by B. H., L. H. and T. H. against Mcdonald's Corporation, Mcdonald's USA, LLC and Rice Enterprises, LLC on April 14.
Court activity on April 14: Craig Angelos vs Temple University
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Craig Angelos against Temple University on April 14: 'Original Record Together With Certified Copy Of Docket Entries Received From Court Of Common Pleas Of Montgomery County. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit)(fdc) (entered: 04/14/2023)'.
Case activity for Pennsylvania Coach Lines, Inc. vs Mckeesport Area School District on April 14
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Pennsylvania Coach Lines, Inc. against City of Mckeesport, Dennis Joseph Lopretto, Mark Holtzman, Mckeesport Area School District, Michael Cherepko, Sen. James R. Brewster and Thomas Maglicco on April 14.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on April 14
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on April 14 in the suits below:
Case activity for Marilyn Ancrum vs Brosnan Risk Consultants and Bank Security Servces Group on April 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Marilyn Ancrum against Brosnan Risk Consultants and Bank Security Servces Group, John Does 1-5 and John Does 6-10 on April 14.