News from April 2023
PICC inmate says prison officials ignored past violent conduct of fellow inmates who attacked him
PHILADELPHIA – A man incarcerated at the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center alleges that prison officials ignored the prior conduct of two fellow inmates with a propensity for violent behavior, who attacked the plaintiff with a homemade weapon last summer.
Glassport church and food bank deny liability for volunteers' alleged molestation by parishioner
PITTSBURGH – A Glassport church and its community food bank have denied responsibility for the alleged molestation of two young women volunteering for those groups by a fellow parishioner.
Medical diagnosis leads to dismissal of plaintiff from Park City Mall shooting case
LANCASTER – Litigation brought by two shoppers allegedly injured while escaping from a shooting incident at the Park City Mall a year and a half ago, has seen a stipulation approved whereby one of the plaintiffs will be dismissed from the case due to a past diagnosis of dementia.
George Junior Republic treatment center says man making sex abuse allegations hasn't pled claims
PITTSBURGH – The George Junior Republic rehabilitation and treatment center has argued that a man accusing its staff of sexually abusing him when he was just 16 years old, has not properly or sufficiently pled his claims under the law.
Philly jury hands down $182.7M med-mal verdict against UPenn Hospital, largest in Pa. history
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia jury has handed down the largest medical malpractice verdict in the history of Pennsylvania, in the form of a $182.7 million judgment to a five year-old boy born with cerebral palsy and his mother, against the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Ballard Spahr LLP announces Kimberly Klayman Named to Lawyers on the Fast Track
Ballard Spahr Business and Transactions Partner Kimberly W. Klayman has been named to The Legal Intelligencer’s 2023 Lawyers on the Fast Track.
Case activity for John Doe vs Norwin School District on April 26
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by John Doe against Elaine King, Nicole Stoops, Norwin School District and Timothy McCabe on April 26.
Court activity on April 26: Shantel Shaw vs Springboard Collaborative
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Shantel Shaw against Springboard Collaborative on April 26: 'Sbcomplaint Plaintiff, Shantel Shaw Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Apaedc-16652575.), Filed By Shantel Shaw. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Case Management Track Form)(Lovitz, Kevin) (entered: 04/26/2023)'.
Case activity for Jessica M. Carroll vs Progressive Insurance Company on April 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jessica M. Carroll and Marc F. Carroll against Progressive Insurance Company on April 26.
Court activity on April 26: Barbara E. Smallwood vs Philips N. V. Koninklijke
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Barbara E. Smallwood against Philips Holding USA, Inc., Philips N. V. Koninklijke, 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 26.
Court activity on April 26: R. A. S. Logistics, Inc. vs Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by R. A. S. Logistics, Inc. against Allmerica Financial Benefit Insurance Company, Expert Shipping & Logistics, LLC, Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. and The Citizens Insurance Company of America, Inc. on April 26.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on April 26
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on April 26 in the suits below:
Case activity for Torrey-Tyree Lewis vs Wilmington Savings Fund Society on April 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Torrey-Tyree Lewis against Andrew M. Carobus, Christine L. Barba, John Oliver, Mary J. Walk, Ramseys Moving Systems, LLC, Sheriff Delaware County Pennsylvania and Wilmington Savings Fund Society on April 26.
Court activity on April 26: Kyle Johnson vs Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kyle Johnson against Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC on April 26: 'Sbinitial Procedural Order. Signed By Judge: Joseph F. Leeson Jr On 4/26/23. 4/26/23 Entered And Copies E-mailed. (dt) (entered: 04/26/2023)'.
Case activity for Brighton Trustees, LLC vs The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company on April 26
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 26.
Case activity for Jolynne Ferko vs State Farm Insurance Company on April 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jolynne Ferko against State Farm Insurance Company on April 26.
Court activity on April 26: Tina Thompson vs Niagara Bottling, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Tina Thompson against Coca Cola Bottling Company, Coca Cola Company, John Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Doe 3, John Doe 5, John Doe 6, Milesburg Properties, LLC, Neumo Ehrenberg Group, Niagara Bottling, LLC, Rieger Flow Products, LLC and VNE Corporation on April 26.
Court activity on April 26: Shawn Brown vs Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Shawn Brown against Philadelphia Montessori Charter School on April 26.
Case activity for Brendan Duffy vs American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. on April 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brendan Duffy against American Aerospace Technologies, Inc., Bob Lee, David Yoel, Miles Abrams and Skyscape Industries, LLC on April 26.
Case activity for Abubakarr Foray-Musa vs Temple University on April 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Abubakarr Foray-Musa against Temple University on April 26.