News from January 2023
Case activity for Brian Watkins Jr. vs Franklin Township on Jan. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brian Watkins Jr. against Franklin Township, Franklin Township Police Department, Fraternal Order of Police Beaver Valley Lodge #4 and Rudy Hawkins on Jan. 12.
Court activity on Jan. 12: Margaret Heuer 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 Gregory Heuer and Margaret Heuer against Koninklijke Philips N. V., Philips North America, LLC and Philips RS North America, LLC on Jan. 12: 'Summons Issued As To Koninklijke Philips N.v., Philips North America Llc, Philips Rs North America Llc (attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons) (dmh) (entered: 01/12/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 12: Brian Ison vs Markwest Energy Partners, L. P.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Brian Ison and Chris Hamilton against Markwest Energy Partners, L. P. on Jan. 12.
Court activity on Jan. 12: John Scholl vs CSX Transportation, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by John Scholl against CSX Transportation, Inc. on Jan. 12: 'Summons/return Of Service Returned Executed By John Scholl. Csx Transportation, Inc. Served On 1/11/2023, Answer Due 2/1/2023, Notice Correcting Case Number Filed At Errata 8 (Lewis, Justin) Modified On 1/13/2023 To Add Document Linkage (jma). (entered: 01/12/2023)'.
Negligence per se claim removed from couple's suit over raw sewage damage to their home
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has dismissed a claim for negligence per se from the suit of a Mount Lebanon couple who argued the bottom level of their home was ruined when raw sewage accumulated there, allegedly due to a line back-up caused by a local health care facility.
Allegheny County Jail inmate says slick shower floor led to a fall and herniated discs
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County Jail inmate claims the slippery surface of a shower floor caused him to fall and suffer herniated discs in his spine and other injuries.
Lawsuit: Amusement park visitor injured when riding "Serpentine Slide"
PITTSBURGH – A visitor to a Ligonier amusement park last year claims that she was severely injured when riding a waterslide amusement attraction known as the “Serpentine Slide.”
Pa. Superior Court mulling whether or not to retain notice of litigation in long-running partnership property dispute
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania is considering whether or not to affirm a Bucks County trial court’s decision to deny a motion to strike lis pendens, in a dispute where a business’s former counsel and longtime partner made such a filing on property owned by that same business.
Jan. 12: 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. 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Jan. 12: Salahean Curges vs Norfolk Southern Railway Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Salahean Curges against Norfolk Southern Railway Company on Jan. 12.
Court activity on Jan. 12: Brian Calvert vs Cabela's, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Brian Calvert against Cabela's, LLC on Jan. 12: 'Sbstipulation For Extension Of Time To Answer By Cabela's L.l.c. Answer Due From Cabela's L.l.c. On 2/13/2023. (Leffler, Erin) [transferred From Pennsylvania Western On 6/15/2023.] (entered: 01/12/2023)'.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 12 in the suits below:
Court activity on Jan. 12: Maria Yanez Mavrakis 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 Maria Yanez Mavrakis against Koninklijke Philips N. V., Philips North America, LLC and Philips RS North America, LLC. on Jan. 12: 'Mailed Notice Of Removal Letter To Counsel Of Record. (daj, ) (entered: 01/12/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 12: Marvin L. Artemus 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 Marvin L. Artemus against United States of America on Jan. 12: 'Summons Issued As To United States Of America (attachments: # 1 Summons As To The Pawd U.s. Attorney's Office) (ctb) (entered: 01/12/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 12: 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. 12: 'Reply Brief Re 15 Brief In Opposition-other Filed By Foremost Insurance Company Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Monahan, Patricia) (entered: 01/12/2023)'.
Saul Ewing Elevates 12 Attorneys to Partnership and Counsel
Saul Ewing LLP announced that it has elected six attorneys to the firm’s partnership and promoted six attorneys to counsel, all effective January 1, 2023.
Case activity for Christina Good vs Washington Township Belle Vernon on Jan. 11
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Christina Good against Washington Township Belle Vernon on Jan. 11.
Court activity on Jan. 11: Patrick Stollar vs John E. Wetzel
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Patrick Stollar against John E. Wetzel and PA Department of Corrections on Jan. 11.
Court activity on Jan. 11: Florence Taylor vs Allegheny County
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Florence Taylor against Allegheny County and Orlando Harper on Jan. 11.
Court activity on Jan. 11: Brian Ison vs Markwest Energy Partners, L. P.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Brian Ison and Chris Hamilton against Markwest Energy Partners, L. P. on Jan. 11: 'Sbupdated Joint Status Report By Brian Ison, Chris Hamilton, Markwest Energy Partners, Lp In Response To The Court's 73 Order. (attachment: # 1 Proposed Order)(Schreiber, Richard) (modified On 1/11/2023 To Add Party Filers And To Add Link To #73 Order) (mkw). (entered: 01/11/2023)'.