News from February 2023
Court activity on Feb. 22: Caitlyn Waruszewski vs Highmark Health
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Caitlyn Waruszewski against Highmark Health on Feb. 22: 'Complaint Against Highmark Health (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $402, Receipt Number Apawdc-7551060), Filed By Caitlyn Waruszewski. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (jv) (entered: 02/23/2023)'.
Court activity on Feb. 22: Steven Hinrichs vs Koninklijke Philps N. V.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jacki Hinrichs and Steven Hinrichs against Koninklijke Philps 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. 22.
Court activity on Feb. 22: Matthew William Gardner vs Commissioner of Social Security
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Matthew William Gardner against Commissioner of Social Security on Feb. 22: 'Judge Alan N. Bloch Added. (jd) (entered: 02/23/2023)'.
Court activity on Feb. 22: Ronald Robicheaux vs Koninklijke Philips N. V.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ronald Robicheaux against Koninklijke 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. 22.
Court activity on Feb. 22: Peter A. Bennardo vs Midland Credit Management, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Peter A. Bennardo against Midland Credit Management, Inc. on Feb. 22.
Court activity on Feb. 22: Richard Brown vs City of New Castle
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Richard Brown and Valerie Salvatore against City of New Castle, Eric Ritter, Nick Mascio and Sean Anderson on Feb. 22: 'Emergency Motion For Temporary Restraining Order By Richard Brown, Valerie Salvatore. (attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Sansone, Joel) (entered: 02/22/2023)'.
Case activity for Amguard Insurance Company vs Bensalem Lodging Associates, LLC on Feb. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Amguard Insurance Company and Bensalem Lodging Associates, LLC against Bensalem Lodging Associates, LLC on Feb. 22.
Court activity on Feb. 22: Ahmed Gad vs Northampton County
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ahmed Gad against Northampton County on Feb. 22.
Court activity on Feb. 22: Erika Chinich vs Hughes Enterprises of NJ, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Erika Chinich against Hughes Enterprises of NJ, Inc. on Feb. 22: 'Summons Issued As To Hughes Enterprises Of Nj, Inc.. Forwarded To: Emailed To Plaintiffs Counsel On 2/22/2023 (sg) (entered: 02/22/2023)'.
Court activity on Feb. 22: Timothy Wagner vs Koninklijke Philips N. V.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Timothy Wagner against Koninklijke 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. 22.
Settlement fund approved for Angiotech in vena cava filter litigation, with Texas authorities in charge
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia judge has approved the creation of a qualified settlement fund for one medical device company named as a defendant in complex litigation related to damage for inferior vena cava filters, with Texas-based companies set to supervise the funds.
Judge turns down summary judgment, other motions in injury suit over shower organizer
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge in Philadelphia has denied a motion for summary judgment from Richard Homewares, who had discounted liability for injuries allegedly suffered by a Delaware County plaintiff when she was hit in the face and head by a malfunctioning shelf shower organizer.
Health care company's bankruptcy proceedings leads to stay of man's MRSA infection suit
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has stayed claims against the City of Philadelphia, Corizon Health and others, made by a man formerly in the local prison system alleging that sub-standard care led him to develop a MRSA infection and be permanently disfigured – as the health care company has entered bankruptcy proceedings.
Pittsburgh business that sued neighbor and sewer authority over its flooded basement, receives stay
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh business has been granted a stay in its suit against its neighboring business and local sewer authorities, after a leak occurred and its basement was flooded under inches of water.
Duane Morris Partners and Intellectual Property Practice Ranked by World Trademark Review
Duane Morris is pleased to announce that seven of its intellectual property attorneys have been recognized by World Trademark Review 1000 2023—The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.
Ballard Spahr, Five IP Attorneys Recognized by 2023 World Trademark Review 1000
Ballard Spahr and attorneys in the firm’s Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Phoenix offices have been recognized by the 2023 World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000) for their outstanding work in trademark law.
Case activity for Anthony Thomas Jr. vs Emadaddin Algarf on Feb. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Anthony Thomas Jr. against County of Delaware, Emadaddin Algarf, John Does 1-3 and Mahmoud Kneifati on Feb. 21.
Court activity on Feb. 21: John Kowal vs Ferndale Area School District
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by John Kowal against Ferndale Area School District and Ferndale Area School District Board of Education on Feb. 21: 'Sbmandate Of Usca Issued Re 63 Notice Of Appeal, Affirming The Judgment Of The District Court (attachments: # 1 Mandate Letter, # 2 Opinion) (tmm3) Modified Text On 2/22/2023. (keh) (entered: 02/21/2023)'.
Court activity on Feb. 21: Isaac Bunn vs UPMC East
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Isaac Bunn against UPMC East and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Feb. 21.
Court activity on Feb. 21: Ahmed Gad vs Northampton County
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ahmed Gad against Northampton County on Feb. 21.