News from January 2023
Floridians injured in Pa. accident say lawyers failed to file before statute of limitations expired
PITTSBURGH – A Florida couple injured in a 2017 motorcycle accident which took place in Pennsylvania, alleges that the attorneys they hired to represent them in subsequent litigation instead let the statute of limitations lapse, thus denying them an opportunity to seek damages for the injuries they say they incurred.
U.S. Steel reduces class action pertaining to refinery pollution to nothing more than 'private nuisance'
PITTSBURGH – U.S. Steel has deemed class action litigation from a Western Pennsylvania homeowner, which alleged its refinery plant in Braddock has generated pollutant byproducts which have affected the quality of life of area residents, as “at most, a claim for private nuisance.”
Man whose mother broke her hip in restaurant fall and later died, wants defendant's objections dismissed
PITTSBURGH – A man whose mother had an injurious fall at a local Italian restaurant more than two years ago, which led her to suffer a broken hip and eventually die, contends the establishment’s preliminary objections denying responsibility for the incident should be overruled.
Katayun I. Jaffari Elected Vice Chancellor of Philadelphia Bar Association, Will Become Chancellor in 2025
Katayun I. Jaffari, chair of the corporate governance practice and co-chair of the capital markets & securities and ESG practices at Cozen O’Connor, has been elected vice chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association
Court activity on Jan. 24: Diane Lynn Alston 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 Diane Lynn Alston 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. 24.
Case activity for Scott Been vs Active World Holdings, Inc. on Jan. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Scott Been against Active World Holdings, Inc. and Alfonso Knoll on Jan. 24.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 24 in the suits below:
Court activity on Jan. 24: Kimberli Pschirer vs Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity 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. 24: 'Standing Order And Procedures On Civil Motion Practice. Signed By Judge Marilyn J. Horan On 1/24/2023. (dmm) (entered: 01/24/2023)'.
Case activity for Arayahn S. Ramos vs SDH Services East, LLC on Jan. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Arayahn S. Ramos against Promedica of Old Orchard and SDH Services East, LLC on Jan. 24.
Court activity on Jan. 24: Jon M. Harris 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 Jon M. Harris against 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. 24.
Jan. 24: 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. 24. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 24 in the suits below:
Jan. 24: 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. 24. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Carla Ulery vs Kilolo Kijakazi on Jan. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Carla Ulery against Kilolo Kijakazi on Jan. 24.
Case activity for Barry Allen Pue vs Dr. Wellington Tsai on Jan. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Barry Allen Pue against Amend-Cvs Pharmacy, Dr. Wellington Tsai, Mercer County Justice System and Shoprite Pharmacy on Jan. 24.
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.