News from February 2023
Third-party defendants seek dismissal from suit over $2M COVID-19 test sale conflict
PHILADELPHIA – In litigation where defendants were accused of not providing more than 151,000 COVID-19 test kits or a refund to a retailer who paid it nearly $2 million, third-party defendants named in a later version of the complaint now seek to be dismissed from it.
Third Circuit agrees that a lack of 'imminent danger' dooms food workers' suit over COVID-19 conditions
PHILADELPHIA – In a matter of first impression, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has unanimously upheld a lower court dismissal of a lawsuit from workers at a meat processing plant against both the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Administration – litigation which alleged the agencies refused to enforce COVID-19 pandemic protocols in spite of receiving complaints about the workplace situation, due to OSHA finding no “imminent danger” present.
Our Clients Hate Each Other, but We Don’t Have To on February 8, 2023
Jennifer Brandt will speak on the panel “Our Clients Hate Each Other, but We Don’t Have To” for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.
Is Cybersquatting Still a Thing? UDRP Best Practices in 2023 on February 8
Laura Lipschutz will present this webinar on updates to the UDRP, best practices, and strategies for filing UDRP actions.
Family of inmate about to be released after 45 years only to die of COVID-19 sues state officials
PHILADELPHIA – The family of a man who died from COVID-19 shortly before he was to be released from prison after more than four decades is charging state officials with not approving the decedent’s pardon in a timely manner, allegedly leaving him at greater risk for contracting the virus and causing his death.
Sleeping device manufacturer wants plaintiff counsel sanctioned and testimony stricken
JOHNSTOWN – Counsel for an Altoona couple who claimed that a device created to assist babies in sleeping instead caused the death of their three-month-old son from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome due to the product’s inherent defects, have filed motions both for sanctions related to improper conduct for expert witness depositions and the striking of those depositions’ contents.
Corrections defendants want to dismiss suit over wrongful death of pre-trial detainee
PHILADELPHIA – A trio of corrections defendants are attempting to dismiss litigation from the parents of a pre-trial detainee who was assaulted and killed by individuals he was incarcerated with more than two years ago.
Delco judge overrules objections of Crozer Health defendants, in funeral home cremation suit
MEDIA – A Delaware County judge has overruled preliminary objections from Crozer Health defendants, who are charged with negligence and tortious interference with a corpse and invasion of privacy after the plaintiff’s mother was embalmed and cremated, despite her express wishes.
Allegheny County judge issues split objections ruling in suit over fall at Italian restaurant
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has partially sustained preliminary objections in litigation from a man whose mother had an injurious fall at a local Italian restaurant over two years ago, which led her to suffer a broken hip and eventually die.
Feb. 3: U.S. District Court for the Eastern 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 Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 3: 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 Feb. 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 3: Javier Class vs United of Omaha Life Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Javier Class against United of Omaha Life Insurance Company on Feb. 3: 'Complaint Against United Of Omaha Life Insurance Company ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Apaedc-16478471.), Filed By Javier Class. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Case Management Track Form)(Parker, Michael) (entered: 02/03/2023)'.
Case activity for Neopart Transit, LLC vs Intermountain Hearing Centers Doctors of Audiology, LLC on Feb. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Neopart Transit, LLC against Intermountain Hearing Centers Doctors of Audiology, LLC on Feb. 3.
Court activity on Feb. 3: Jermaine Davis vs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jermaine Davis and Katrina Davis against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on Feb. 3: 'Notice Of Appearance By Cameron Kockler On Behalf Of Wal-mart Stores, Inc.. (Kockler, Cameron) (entered: 02/03/2023)'.
Case activity for Jennifer M. Gill vs Kilolo Kijakazi on Feb. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jennifer M. Gill against Kilolo Kijakazi and Ssa on Feb. 3.
Court activity on Feb. 3: Belizaire Desulme vs Progressive Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Belizaire Desulme against Progressive Insurance Company on Feb. 3: 'Notice By Progressive Insurance Co. Re 1 Notice Of Removal (attorney), (attachments: # 1 Designation Form)(Friedman, David) (entered: 02/03/2023)'.
Case activity for State Farm Fire & Casualty Company vs Tom Campbell Plumbing, LLC on Feb. 3
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 L. Moore Electric, Inc. and Tom Campbell Plumbing, LLC on Feb. 3.
Court activity on Feb. 3: Blake Bryant vs Exel, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Blake Bryant against Exel, Inc. on Feb. 3: 'Complaint Against Exel, Inc. ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Apaedc-16479827.), Filed By Blake Bryant.(Karpf, Ari) (entered: 02/03/2023)'.
Court activity on Feb. 3: Darlene Jenkins vs LNL Home Services
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Darlene Jenkins against LNL Home Services on Feb. 3: 'Summons Issued As To Lnl Home Services. Emailed To: Counsel On 2/3/23. (jaa, ) (entered: 02/03/2023)'.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Feb. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Feb. 3 in the suits below: