News from April 2023
Court activity on April 24: Howard Brodie vs U. S. Department of State
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Howard Brodie against U. S. Department of State on April 24: 'Sbcomplaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Apaedc-16647481.), Filed By Howard Brodie. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form)(Busta, Julie) (entered: 04/24/2023)'.
State Supreme Court: Fulton County, counsel sanctioned for disobeying its order in voting machine lawsuit
HARRISBURG – The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has decided to sanction Fulton County and its counsel for engaging in what it referred to as “bad faith conduct” and disobeying a court order, in a legal dispute over the county granting access to its voting machines for an audit after the 2020 Presidential Election.
La. woman says sleep apnea device killed her husband, and learned afterwards it was recalled
PITTSBURGH – A Louisiana woman alleges that her late husband died as a result of a device the defendants manufactured and sold to treat sleep apnea, without being informed until after his passing that the device in question had been subject to a widespread recall.
Pa. inspection company redirects liability for fatal 2021 house fire, which killed plaintiff's daughter
PITTSBURGH – A Pennsylvania-based inspection company claims it is not liable for a house fire which took place in the fall of 2021 and resulted in the death of the plaintiff’s daughter from smoke inhalation.
One year passes before McDonald's answers employee's sexual harassment suit
PITTSBURGH – After more than one year, McDonald’s has answered a sexual harassment suit from one of its employees, who alleged she was repeatedly subjected to sexual harassment from her manager for months before being mandated to perform work duties in violation of a doctor’s order – which she claimed led to both her miscarriage and professional retaliation exacted upon her.
Defendant in alleged fracking property damage suit seeks judgment on the pleadings
PITTSBURGH – One defendant is seeking judgment on the pleadings in litigation brought by a Western Pennsylvania man who allegedly suffered a number of health complications and diminished value of his property, after nearby fracking operations were conducted.
Eastern District of Pennsylvania United States Attorney's Office announces to Launch Reentry Simulation Initiative to Commemorate National Second Chance Month
On Monday, April 17, 2023, in partnership with the National Constitution Center, United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero hosted a Reentry Simulation to raise awareness about the challenges that formerly incarcerated individuals face when they reenter society.
Man redirects liability to co-defendants in case of man who fell through job site's floor
PITTSBURGH – A defendant named in litigation brought by an Elizabeth man who fell through a floor opening and landed on a stack of drywall and a concrete floor, has denied liability for the incident and redirected liability to all of his remaining co-defendants.
Man who alleged wrongful arrest for narcotics violations has settled his case
PHILADELPHIA – A local man who alleged that officers from the Philadelphia Police Department falsified grounds on which to arrest him for narcotics violations, material which was later proven false and led to him being exonerated in a court of law, has settled his claims.
Philly landlord holds Airbnb responsible for damage that squatters did to his property
PHILADELPHIA – A South Philly landlord alleges that a man who rented out his residence through an Airbnb listing became a squatter and pseudo-landlord himself and did tremendous damage to the property for three months in 2020, and is now suing the company to recoup those costs.
Northeast Philly church settles breach of contract suit against insurance carrier
PHILADELPHIA – A Northeast Philadelphia church’s lawsuit who contended that its insurance carrier committed breach of contract by failing to cover its losses of water damage sustained when a drain line failed, has settled its case.
Aliquippa police officers deny they initiated wrongful arrest proceedings against 24-year-old man
PITTSBURGH – Members of the Aliquippa Police Department have denied that they unlawfully arrested a 24-year-old man, assaulted him while he was in custody and filed false affidavits to justify the arrest after the fact.
Fox Rothschild LLP announces Nevena Simidjiyska Appointed to ABA’s Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Steering Committee
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Nevena Simidjiyska, who was appointed to the ABA’s Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Steering Committee for a one-year term effective August 8, 2023.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on April 22
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on April 22 in the suits below:
April 22: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for "civil" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Jacob Maloney vs Charter Homes & Neighborhoods on April 22
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jacob Maloney against Charter Homes & Neighborhoods on April 22.
Court activity on April 21: Thomas G. Buckner vs Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Gail D. Buckner and Thomas G. Buckner against Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service on April 21: 'Sbsummons Issued As To Commissioner Of Internal Revenue Service. Summons Issued At Intake Counter. (attachments: # 1 Summons Usao, # 2 Summons Ag) (cww) (entered: 04/21/2023)'.
Court activity on April 21: Jonnie Helfrich vs Trinseo, PLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jonnie Helfrich against David Stasse, Frank A. Bozich and Trinseo, PLC on April 21: 'Sbsummons Issued As To Frank A. Bozich, David Stasse, Trinseo Plc. E-mailed To Jacob A. Goldberg On 4/21/23 (fdc) (entered: 04/21/2023)'.
Case activity for Sustain Afton, L. P. vs CRCP Fox Chase Holdings, LLC on April 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sustain Afton, L. P. and Sustain Jackson, L. P. against CRCP Fox Chase Holdings, LLC, Christine Pasieka and Christopher Rahn on April 21.
Case activity for Brighton Trustees, LLC vs The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company on April 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bank of Utah, Brighton Trustees, LLC, Cook Street Trust IV, PHT Holding I LP, Wells Fargo Bank National Association and Wilmington Trust, National Association against The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company on April 21.