News from January 2023
Case activity for Michael A. Cockerham vs Marjorie Ann Cockerham on Jan. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Michael A. Cockerham against Marjorie Ann Cockerham on Jan. 23.
Case activity for Kimberli Pschirer vs Lincoln National Life Insurance Company on Jan. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kimberli Pschirer against Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. and PNC Financial Services Group, and Affiliates Long-Term Disability Plan, Inc. on Jan. 23.
Case activity for Joshua Matias vs Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. on Jan. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Joshua Matias against Lehigh Valley Health Network, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. and Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc. on Jan. 23.
Court activity on Jan. 23: 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. 23: 'Sbpartial Payment Of Filing Fee By Patrick Stollar. Fee $45.29, Receipt Number 200002246. (gmw) [transferred From Pennsylvania Western On 7/28/2023.] (entered: 01/26/2023)'.
Aldi says metal produce shelf which allegedly fell on shopper was not its responsibility
PITTSBURGH – Discount grocery store chain Aldi has denied that it was at fault for a metal produce shelf which fell on a plaintiff customer, while she was shopping inside its West Mifflin store.
Plaintiff whose daughter was allegedly mistreated by softball coach wants school district's dismissal motion thrown out
SCRANTON – A Hanover Township man maintains claims that his daughter was mistreated and neglected by her softball coach, leading her to eventually suffer a severe brain injury when a batted ball hit her in the back of the head, and argues the defendant school district’s motion to dismiss must be denied.
Suit: Philly police manufactured drug charges against plaintiff, which were later dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – A local man alleges that officers from the Philadelphia Police Department falsified grounds on which to arrest him for narcotics violations, material which was later proven false and led to him being exonerated in a court of law.
Pa. Supreme Court to consider contractual interference claim of former Drexel University accountant
HARRISBURG – The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is set to decide whether a venerable tort law is applicable in the case of an at-will employee’s allegations that her supervisor at Drexel University acted against her out of personal bias and dislike.
Jan. 23: 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. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Judd Oberhauser vs Lincoln National Life Insurance Company on Jan. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Judd Oberhauser against Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, PNC Financial Serices Group, Inc. and PNC Financial Services Group, and Affiliates Long Term Disability Plan, Inc. on Jan. 23.
Case activity for Richard Matz vs Philips North America, LLC on Jan. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jamie Lynn Matz and Richard Matz against Koninklijke Philips N. V., Philips Holding USA, Inc., Philips North America, LLC, Philips RS North America, LLC and Phlips RS North America Holding Corporation on Jan. 23.
Happy New (Privacy) Year! Odia Kagan on What to Expect in 2023 Data Privacy on January 25, 2023
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A Road Map to Section 409A Compliance on January 24, 2023
This presentation will provide attendees with a general understanding of Section 409A and its implications.
Wrongful death suit filed after 18-month-old toddler was allegedly murdered in foster care
MEDIA – The father of an 18 month-old toddler murdered two years ago while in foster care has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the foster care property’s owners, Delaware County and other entities, whose negligence he says directly led to his young daughter’s death.
Fired LGBTQ teacher appeals case against School District of Philadelphia to Third Circuit
PHILADELPHIA – A former teacher and member of the LGBTQ community, who claimed she faced discrimination and retaliation by the School District of Philadelphia before being fired and lost her case through summary judgment dismissal, has appealed that decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Pilot holds to claims resulting from crash which destroyed his plane and left him blind in one eye
PITTSBURGH – A severely injured pilot has reiterated claims against a trio of entities he says are responsible for the crash and destruction of his airplane, along with the litany of injuries he suffered in the crash, including blindness in one eye.
Lancaster nail salon says manicure customer caused her own injuries
LANCASTER – A Lancaster nail salon has denied responsibility for hand injuries suffered by a customer who went there for a manicure last year, and instead suggested that the plaintiff caused her own injuries.
Court activity on Jan. 20: Michelle Crawford vs L'Oreal USA, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Michelle Crawford against Dabur International, Ltd., Godrej Son Holdings, Inc., L'Oreal USA Products, Inc., L'Oreal USA, Inc., Namaste Laboratories, LLC, Soft Sheen-Carson, LLC and Srength of Nature, LLC on Jan. 20.
Court activity on Jan. 20: Robert Gandy 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 Robert Gandy against KPNV, Koninklijke Philips N. V., Koninklijke Philips Naamloze Venootschap, Philips Holding USA, Inc., Philips North America, LLC, Philips RS North America Holding Corporation and Philips RS North America, LLC. on Jan. 20: 'Sb Certificate Of Interested Parties By Robert Gandy, Filed.(Kimberlypicota, 4) (entered: 01/20/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 20: Pamela MacOlino vs Jefferson Health
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Pamela MacOlino against Jefferson Health and Jefferson Health-Northeast on Jan. 20: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Apaedc-16443837.), Filed By Pamela Macolino. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Case Management Track Form, # 4 Exhibit Phrc Complaint, # 5 Exhibit Eeoc Rts)(Saltry, Colin) (entered: 01/20/2023)'.