News from January 2023
Canonsburg plaintiffs maintain injury claims over fall on icy riverfront trail in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH – A Canonsburg man who fell on ice during a walk on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail one year ago has refuted the denials of liability and cross-claims issued by both the Friends of the Riverfront Group and the City of Pittsburgh.
Case surrounding fatal ATV accident in West Virginia given green-light for more discovery on venue and jurisdiction
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has opened the door to further discovery on the topics of venue and jurisdiction, in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the survivor of a fatal ATV accident in West Virginia.
Machine operator settles racial discrimination claims against hat factory
ALLENTOWN – A longtime machine operator and materials handler has settled several claims of racial discrimination and harassment lodged against his employer, an Adamstown hat factory.
Cab drivers sue Philadelphia over new pick-up rules at Philly International Airport
PHILADELPHIA – The vice-president of a nonprofit corporation representing local taxi cab drivers has filed suit against the City of Philadelphia, charging that its decision to modify where its drivers are positioned outside terminals at Philadelphia International Airport, will cause irreparable damage to its drivers’ business.
Melanie J. Foreman Elected to the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation
Melanie J. Foreman, shareholder in Marshall Dennehey’s Philadelphia office, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. She will serve a three-year term, effective January 2023.
Case activity for Blair Douglass vs Lull Ventures, LLC on Jan. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Blair Douglass against Lull Ventures, LLC on Jan. 23.
Court activity on Jan. 23: Leslie Marsden 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 Leslie Marsden 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.
Jan. 23: 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. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
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: 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. 23: 'Sbnotice Of Withdrawal Of Consent By Chris Hamilton Withdrawing The Consent Of Named Plaintiff Brian Ison. (Schreiber, Richard) (entered: 01/23/2023)'.
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:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 23 in the suits below:
Case activity for Gregory Moore Jr. vs BPS Direct, LLC on Jan. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gregory Moore Jr. against BPS Direct, LLC on Jan. 23.
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.
Court activity on Jan. 23: Mikel Bee vs Campbell Transportation Company, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mikel Bee against Campbell Transportation Company, Inc. on Jan. 23: 'Order That A Status Conference Will Be Held By Telephone On 02/28/2023 At 10:15 A.m. Counsel Shall Comply As Set Forth Herein. Signed By Judge Lance M Africk On 01/23/2023.(ko) (entered: 01/23/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 23: U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission vs Bisconti Farms, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against Bisconti Farms, Inc. and Bisconti Management, Inc. on Jan. 23: 'Sborder That Defendant's Unopposed Motion (ecf No. 116) Is Granted And We Close The Consent Decree. Signed By Honorable Mark A. Kearney On 1/23/23.1/23/23 Entered And Copies E-mailed.(mbh) (entered: 01/23/2023)'.