News from January 2023
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 4 in the suits below:
Court activity on Jan. 4: Millers Capital Insurance Company vs Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Millers Capital Insurance Company against Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC on Jan. 4.
Court activity on Jan. 4: Darriel Sanders vs Port Pizza, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Darriel Sanders against Port Pizza, LLC and Sheldon R. Port on Jan. 4: 'Complaint Against Sheldon R. Port, Port Pizza, Llc (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $402, Receipt Number Apawdc-7461524), Filed By Darriel Sanders. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (sdp) (entered: 01/06/2023)'.
Black attorney says he was questioned as a suspicious person while eating lunch at McDonald's
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County attorney alleges that he was the subject of racial discrimination when police officers responded to a report that he was a suspicious person, as he dined at a local McDonald’s restaurant.
White & Williams seeks to dismiss $30M legal malpractice case from Va. company
PHILADELPHIA – A local law firm seeks to dismiss a legal malpractice suit brought against it by a Virginia business, which claimed the firm’s negligent representation resulted in it losing $30 million.
Election boards oppose legal attempt to compel them to accept undated mail-in ballots
ERIE – Two county boards of election have opposed litigation from six voters’ rights groups against acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Leigh M. Chapman and all of the county boards of election statewide, in order to compel officials to accept undated mail-in ballots and “not disenfranchise voters based on an immaterial paperwork error.”
Black former DHS employee holds true to discrimination and retaliation claims
PITTSBURGH – A Black former employee of Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services has maintained her claims that it retaliated against and fired her from her role within the department, in response to her reporting alleged discrimination tactics against her.
Landlord contradicts events which supposedly led tenant's ceiling to collapse
LANCASTER – In a suit which claimed a landlord’s negligence resulted in the ceiling of the plaintiff’s prior domicile collapsing on her, due to failure to repair a leak in her living room ceiling, the landlord has presented a different series of events which conflicts with the plaintiff’s.
Court activity on Jan. 4: Malorye Barlett vs Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Malorye Barlett against Administrative Committee of Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC, Westinghouse Electric Company Involuntary Separation Plan and Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC on Jan. 4.
Court activity on Jan. 4: Ronald J. Shawley vs Sunoco Pipeline L. P.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jane E. Shawley and Ronald J. Shawley against Sunoco Pipeline L. P. on Jan. 4: 'Disclosure Statement Identifying Energy Transfer Operating, L.p. (f/k/a Energy Transfer Partners, L.p.) As Corporate Parent Or Other Affiliate, By Sunoco Pipeline L.p.. (Silva, Diana) (entered: 01/04/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 4: Sharone Walter vs Wellpath, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sharone Walter against Wellpath, LLC on Jan. 4: 'Waiver Of Service Returned Executed By Sharone Walter. Wellpath, Llc Waiver Sent On 1/3/2023, Answer Due 3/6/2023. (Ward, Joshua) (entered: 01/04/2023)'.
Jan. 4: 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 Jan. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Josh J.T. Byrne Appointed to Board of Governors of Philadelphia Bar Association
Josh J.T. Byrne, shareholder and Chair of the Disciplinary Board Representation Practice Group at Marshall Dennehey, has been appointed to the Board of Governors of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
Jan. 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 Jan. 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Jan. 3: Jennifer Michael vs Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jennifer Michael against Cheri Herold and Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology, LLC on Jan. 3: 'Standing Order And Procedures On Civil Motion Practice. Signed By Judge Marilyn J. Horan On 1/3/2023. (dmm) (entered: 01/03/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 3: Albin Development Company, Inc. vs Foremost Insurance Company Grand Rapids, Michigan
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Albin Development Company, Inc. against Foremost Insurance Company Grand Rapids, Michigan on Jan. 3: 'Disclosure Statement Identifying None As Corporate Parent Or Other Affiliate, By Albin Development Company Inc.. (Black, Rebecca) (entered: 01/03/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 3: Sharon Burgoon 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 Sharon Burgoon against Commissioner of Social Security on Jan. 3: 'Order Of Court Reassigning Case-case Reassigned To Judge Alan N. Bloch For All Further Proceedings. Judge Stephanie L. Haines No Longer Assigned To Case. Signed By Judge Stephanie L. Haines On 1/3/2023. (dlg) (entered: 01/03/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 3: Steelworkers Pension Trust vs Alameda Health System-San Leandro Hospital
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Steelworkers Pension Trust against Alameda Health System-San Leandro Hospital on Jan. 3: 'Summons Issued As To Alameda Health System-san Leandro Hospital (sdp) (entered: 01/03/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 3: Zachary Williams vs The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Midland
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Zachary Williams against Asu Management Marketing Consultants, Inc., Brigid Darbut, The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Midland and Theresa Lona on Jan. 3: 'Standing Order And Procedures On Civil Motion Practice. Signed By Judge Marilyn J. Horan On 1/3/2023. (dmm) (entered: 01/03/2023)'.
Case activity for Anthony D'Antonio vs Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. on Jan. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Anthony D'Antonio against Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. on Jan. 3.