News from August 2023
Case activity for State Farm Fire & Casualty Company vs Laurie Palermo on Aug. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by State Farm Fire & Casualty Company against Laurie Palermo on Aug. 1.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Aug. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Aug. 1 in the suits below:
Court activity on Aug. 1: Stephanie Pitts vs Willis Towers Watson US, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Stephanie Pitts against Extend Health, LLC and Willis Towers Watson US, LLC on Aug. 1: 'Sbcomplaint For Collective/class Action And Jury Demand Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Apaedc-16852072.), Filed By Stephanie Pitts. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form)(Levy, Adam) (entered: 08/01/2023)'.
Case activity for Eddie Banks-Crosson vs State Farm Insurance Company on Aug. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Eddie Banks-Crosson against State Farm Insurance Company on Aug. 1.
Court activity on Aug. 1: Michael Harris vs Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Michael Harris against Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union on Aug. 1: 'Sbsummons Issued As To Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. Emailed To: Counsel On 8/1/23. (jaa, ) (entered: 08/01/2023)'.
Aug. 1: 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 Aug. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Aug. 1: The District Attorney of Montgomery County, Kevin R. Steele vs Altria Group, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by The District Attorney of Montgomery County, Kevin R. Steele against Altria Client Services, Altria Group Distribution Company, Altria Group, Inc. and Philip Morris USA, Inc. on Aug. 1: 'Sbsummons Issued As To Altria Client Services, Altria Group Distribution Company, Altria Group, Inc., Philip Morris Usa, Inc.. E-mailed To Patrick Howard On 8/1/23 (fdc) (entered: 08/01/2023)'.
Case activity for Arojet Management Group, LLC vs Vision Touch Contracting, LLC on Aug. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Arojet Management Group, LLC and Stanley Mitchum against Curtis Winstead and Vision Touch Contracting, LLC on Aug. 1.
Runner claims he was sprayed by copper pesticide during jog in Mount Lebanon
PITTSBURGH – A local man says he has suffered permanent facial and oral injuries after being exposed to a copper-based pesticide being used to spray trees while he was out on a run in Mount Lebanon last year.
Allegheny County plaintiff claims sexual assault at the hands of her plastic surgeon
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County woman alleges her plastic surgeon sexually assaulted her during her a pre-surgical consultation visit and later attempted to her ask her out for a date during her post-operative care.
Graphic designer's sexual harassment suit against Monroe County resort has been settled
SCRANTON – Litigation from a graphic designer and her partner, which alleged years of sexual harassment at the hands of the main plaintiff’s supervisor while working at a Monroe County resort, has been settled.
Cambria County railroad worker who alleged toxic exposure caused his prostate cancer has died
JOHNSTOWN – A Cambria County railroad laborer who developed prostate cancer from alleged exposure to toxic chemicals in his work with Norfolk Southern and Conrail and filed suit over those same circumstances, has passed away.
Third Circuit cites no jurisdiction for insurer's appeal over asbestos litigation costs
PHILADELPHIA – Citing a lack of jurisdiction, a panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled against an insurance company’s appeal connected to the costs it incurred in asbestos litigation from one of its customers.
Ballard Spahr Ranks 23rd on American Lawyer Pro Bono Scorecard
The American Lawyer has ranked Ballard Spahr 23rd on its 2023 Pro Bono Scorecard, up from 31st the year before.
Case activity for John Doyle vs Working Am. on July 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by John Doyle against Am. Fed. Of Labor & Cong for Indus. ORG. and Working Am. on July 31.
Court activity on July 31: The District Attorney of : Bucks County, Matthew D. Weintraub vs Altria Group, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by The District Attorney of : Bucks County, Matthew D. Weintraub against Altria Client Services, Altria Group Distribution Company, Altria Group, Inc. and Philip Morris USA, Inc. on July 31.
Case activity for Gabriel Rosa-Diaz vs George Little on July 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gabriel Rosa-Diaz against Aguiar, C Hensley, D Mascellino, Dr. Matteo, Garvin, George Little, Hopson, J Luquis, J Sorber, J Terra, Joseph Walsh, Judge, K Long, K Moore, Laurel Harry, Montanec, N Wynder, Piston, S Grady, Tabb Bickell, Tammy Ferguson and Wellpath Medical Services, Medical Contractor and Medical Provider on July 31.
Case activity for Herbert Lee Spanfellner vs Incentive Systems, Inc. on July 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Herbert Lee Spanfellner against Adaptimmune, LLC and Incentive Systems, Inc. on July 31.
Case activity for Sheila Youger vs Walmart, Inc. on July 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sheila Youger against John Doe/ABC, Corp., Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, Wal-Mart Stores East, LP and Walmart, Inc. on July 31.
Case activity for Linda Tilley vs Esurance Property and Casualty Insurance Company on July 31
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Linda Tilley against Esurance Property and Casualty Insurance Company on July 31.