News from February 2023
Pa. man says auto-financier violated state consumer credit code with fee system
PITTSBURGH – A Pennsylvania man claims that a leading automobile financing company charges and collects illegal “pay-to-pay” fees from consumers statewide, in violation of the Commonwealth’s Consumer Credit Code.
Allegheny County Port Authority settles suit over concrete damage to its light rail vehicle
PITTSBURGH – The Port Authority of Allegheny County recently settled claims with a Bethel Park man who it felt was liable for an incident where pieces of concrete which allegedly originated from his property, fell onto a light rail vehicle owned and operated by the transit group.
Judge consolidates suits surrounding piercing of underground gas main in Tyrone
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has consolidated litigation connected to a Western Pennsylvania woman’s claims that a local contractor’s negligence in piercing an underground gas main and failing to report the subsequent leak led to the death of her mother from exposure to the gas.
Lackawanna County and its prison defend firing of gay female corrections officer
SCRANTON – Lackawanna County and its prison have denied allegations that they unlawfully removed a gay female corrections officer from her work, placed her on administrative leave and terminated her from her job – instead countering that disciplinary infractions and a conflict of interest led to the events in question.
Jury awards $43.5M med-mal verdict to former Philadelphia Eagles captain Chris Maragos
PHILADELPHIA – After a two-week trial, a jury has handed down a $43.5 million medical malpractice verdict to the former captain of the Philadelphia Eagles, finding that his doctors were negligent in their treatment of his 2017 knee injury and that it directly led to the end of his National Football League career.
Court activity on Feb. 14: Kelly Shea vs Michael Whyno
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kelly Shea against Michael Whyno on Feb. 14: 'Notice Of Appearance By Paraskevoula Mamounas On Behalf Of Kelly Shea (Mamounas, Paraskevoula) (entered: 02/14/2023)'.
Longtime Legislative Adviser Anthony W. 'Tony' Lepore Joins Ballard Spahr Government Relations Practice
Anthony W. “Tony” Lepore—who advised governors, cabinet members, and hundreds of legislators during more than two decades as Chief of Staff to Pennsylvania Senate Democrats—has joined the Government Affairs and Public Policy Group at Ballard Spahr.
Case activity for Christopher Wild vs Omar Babb on Feb. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Christopher Wild against Omar Babb, Wendy Babb and Winslow Babb on Feb. 13.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Feb. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Feb. 13 in the suits below:
Case activity for Kayla Mandeng vs Spirit Airlines, Inc. on Feb. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kayla Mandeng against Spirit Airlines, Inc. on Feb. 13.
Court activity on Feb. 13: Richard Amun'ra Bey vs Victor Rocha
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Richard Amun'ra Bey against Phillips Corporation, Roy Jakobs, Royal Phillips and Victor Rocha on Feb. 13: 'Affidavit Of Fact, Filed By Richard Amun'ra Bey. (nd) (entered: 02/13/2023)'.
Case activity for State Farm Fire & Casualty Company vs Midea America Corporation on Feb. 13
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 Midea America Corporation on Feb. 13.
Feb. 13: 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. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for K. M. vs ACLD Tillotson on Feb. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by K. M. against ACLD Tillotson on Feb. 13.
Court activity on Feb. 13: Bill Cannon vs Maxwell Realty Company, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bill Cannon against Maxwell Realty Company, Inc. on Feb. 13.
Court activity on Feb. 13: Peters Township School District vs C. B.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Peters Township School District against A. B., C. B. and J. B. on Feb. 13: 'Complaint Against A. B., C. B., J. B. (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $402, Receipt Number Apawdc-7536755), Filed By Peters Township School District. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit) (cel) (entered: 02/14/2023)'.
Court activity on Feb. 13: Julie Boehm-Scharff vs Rue21, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Julie Boehm-Scharff against Rue21, Inc. on Feb. 13.
Court activity on Feb. 13: Steven Schweitzer vs James E. Nevels
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Steven Schweitzer and William Scott Mero against James E. Nevels and The Swarthmore Group, Inc. on Feb. 13.
Court activity on Feb. 13: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company vs United States of America
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company against United States of America on Feb. 13: 'Sbacceptance Of Service By U.s. Attorney Re: Accepted Summons And Complaint On Behalf Of The United States Attorney (only). (bw) (entered: 02/13/2023)'.
Case activity for Unisys Corporation vs Leon Gilbert on Feb. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Leon Gilbert and Unisys Corporation against Atos It Solutions and Services, Inc., Atos Se, Leon Gilbert and Michael McGarvey on Feb. 13.