News from January 2023
Woman maintains that ex-landlord's negligence resulted in ceiling collapsing on her
LANCASTER – A local woman has reiterated claims that her former landlord’s negligence resulted in the ceiling of her prior domicile collapsing on her, due to that landlord’s failure to repair a leak in her living room ceiling.
Case activity for Alvin D. Daviston Jr. vs Detective John A. Hoffner on Jan. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Alvin D. Daviston Jr. against Detective John A. Hoffner on Jan. 17.
Troutman Pepper Advises Palvella Therapeutics in Series D Financing
Troutman Pepper client Palvella Therapeutics, Inc., a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, recently announced the initial closing of its Series D financing of up to $37.7 million.
Jan. 16: 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 Jan. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Jan. 16: L. D. vs Independence Blue Cross
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by L. D. and M. D. against Independence Blue Cross on Jan. 16: 'Docket Text Order Granting 13 Motion For Extension Of Time To Answer. The Deadline To Answer Or Otherwise Respond To The Complaint Is Extended To February 1, 2023. Signed By Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg On 1/16/2023. No Attached Document. (med) [transferred From Utah On 1/27/2023.] (entered: 01/16/2023)'.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 16
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 16 in the suits below:
Case activity for Manheim Township School District vs C. J. on Jan. 16
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Manheim Township School District against B. J., C. J. and S. J. on Jan. 16.
Restaurant fighting appeal after plaintiff told doctors she was injured somewhere else
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania is deciding whether to uphold a Philadelphia County trial court’s decision to deny a post-verdict motion to vacate and order a new trial, in the case of a woman who sued a Colombian restaurant in Philadelphia even though she first told hospital staff she wasn't injured there.
Man who vocally expressed disgust for Trump says he was unlawfully arrested by Millcreek Township police
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man witnessed yelling about former President Donald Trump while listening to his car radio and stopped at an intersection last September, claims that Millcreek Township police officers then appeared at his residence and unlawfully arrested him for disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.
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City of Lancaster and police officers deny they used excessive force on Maryland woman
ALLENTOWN – The City of Lancaster, the Lancaster Police Department and one of its police officers have motioned to dismiss litigation from a Maryland woman, who claimed she was the victim of excessive force from Lancaster police officers and suffered a broken arm in the process, when the police came to her residence and forcibly evicted her.
Former wife of deceased NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins contends she is his sole beneficiary
PITTSBURGH – The former wife of deceased NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. has denied the allegations contained in a lawsuit brought against her and Charles Schwab, charging that a will written by her late husband last year named her as his sole beneficiary in the event of his death.
2023 Employment Law Hot Topics: New Year, New HR Challenges and Opportunities
Bobbi Britton Tucker and Alan Pittler will present this webinar on what to expect in labor and employment in 2023 and beyond.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: The best and worst prescription drug/medical device decisions of 2022
These cases are selected based on their likely precedential value, importance to drug and device manufacturers, and inherent (and subjective) merit.
Case activity for Jean Coulter vs James P. Coulter on Jan. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jean Coulter against James P. Coulter on Jan. 13.
Court activity on Jan. 13: Theaughn Lewis vs Aliquippa Police Department
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Theaughn Lewis against Aliquippa Police Department, Bruce Tooch, John Doe and Paul Woods on Jan. 13: 'Summons Issued As To Aliquippa Police Department, Bruce Tooch (attachments: # 1 Summons) (elt) (entered: 01/13/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 13: Christina Kenney vs The Extra Mile Education Foundation, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Christina Kenney against The Crossroads Foundation and The Extra Mile Education Foundation, Inc. on Jan. 13: 'Notice Of Appearance By Mariah H. McGrogan On Behalf Of The Crossroads Foundation. (Mcgrogan, Mariah) (entered:01/13/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 13: Ningbo Futai Electric Limited vs QVC, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ningbo Futai Electric Limited and QVC, Inc. against QVC, Inc. on Jan. 13.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 13 in the suits below:
Case activity for Michelle Boyer vs Amplity Health on Jan. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Michelle Boyer against Amplity Health on Jan. 13.
Case activity for Tammy Laney vs County of Allegheny on Jan. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tammy Laney against County of Allegheny on Jan. 13.