News from January 2023
Court activity on Jan. 23: Gertrude Rahija 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 Gertrude Rahija 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 Jan. 23.
Court activity on Jan. 23: Andrew Taylor 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 Andrew Taylor 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 Jan. 23.
Court activity on Jan. 23: Carla Ulery vs Kilolo Kijakazi
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Carla Ulery against Kilolo Kijakazi on Jan. 23: 'Complaint Against Kilolo Kijakazi (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $402, Receipt Number Apawdc-7501942), Filed By Carla Ulery. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (dmh) (entered: 01/24/2023)'.
Case activity for Erie Insurance Company vs Whirlpool Corporation on Jan. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Erie Insurance Company against Whirlpool Corporation on Jan. 23.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 23 in the suits below:
Case activity for Kathleen Cellini vs Koninklijke Philips N. V. on Jan. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kathleen Cellini against John Doe #1-100, Koninklijke Philips N. V., Philips Holding USA, Inc., Philips North America, LLC, Philips RS North America Holding Corporation and Philips RS North America, LLC. on Jan. 23.
Case activity for JCD Heritage Hills, LLC vs Ferrellgas, L. P. on Jan. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Clark Dong, JCD Dutch Estates, LLC and JCD Heritage Hills, LLC against Does 1-25, Ferrellgas Partners, L. P., Ferrellgas, Inc. and Ferrellgas, L. P. on Jan. 23.
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.
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 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
2023 will be a busy year for privacy teams balancing legal obligations and technology requirements.
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.