News from February 2023
Court activity on Feb. 6: Leslie O'Donoghue vs Koninkelijke Philips N. V.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Leslie O'Donoghue against Koninkelijke 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 Feb. 6.
Case activity for Patrick Stollar vs John E. Wetzel on Feb. 6
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Patrick Stollar against John E. Wetzel and PA Department of Corrections on Feb. 6.
Woman suing UPMC for father's alleged wrongful death seeks discovery material from hospital
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman who claimed that the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center at McKeesport was negligent in its care of her late father, after he suffered a pair of heart attacks which ultimately claimed his life, now adds that the hospital system has not responded to her discovery requests.
Judge grants stay in activist's litigation against City of Pottsville over burning ordinance
SCRANTON – A federal judge has authorized a stay in litigation over the City of Pottsville’s open-burning ordinance with respect to burning flags as a method of political protest, pitting a political activist who says he was wrongfully arrested for engaging in such activity against the City.
Allegheny County court hearing officer says superiors didn't accommodate her anxiety disorder
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County court system hearing officer alleges that after disclosing her anxiety disorder to her superiors, she was not accommodated for that condition in violation of state law.
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 Troy Gavin vs Eaton Aeroquip Short Term Disability Plan, Inc. on Feb. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Troy Gavin against Eaton Aeroquip Short Term Disability Plan, Inc. on Feb. 3.
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)'.