News from July 2023
Ballard Spahr Named a Finalist for The American Lawyer Corporate Purpose Award
Ballard Spahr has been named a finalist for the 2023 Corporate Purpose Award from The American Lawyer in recognition of the firm’s Racial Justice and Equality Initiative, a pro bono plan of action dedicated to combating racial injustice and inequity through litigation and counseling.
Judge hands down split ruling in class action nuisance suit against U.S. Steel
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has issued a split ruling on preliminary objections from U.S. Steel, in a class action lawsuit advanced by a Western Pennsylvania homeowner who alleged the company’s refinery plant in Braddock has generated pollutant byproducts that have affected the quality of life of area residents.
Children of passenger killed by Lyft driver now pursue default judgment against company
PITTSBURGH – The son and daughter of a 55-year-old man shot to death last August in the parking lot of a Sheetz convenience store by his Lyft driver, are now pursuing a default judgment against the ride share company.
Eddystone police officer wants to be dismissed from injury suit of late Walmart shoplifter
PHILADELPHIA – An Eddystone police officer is seeking to be dismissed from a lawsuit brought by the family of a deceased Walmart shoplifter, which alleged that the officer used excessive force when tackling the decedent and caused her to suffer a traumatic brain injury which eventually led to her death.
Truck unloader claims retaliation, after making report of safety violations to OSHA
PITTSBURGH – A truck unloader for a merchandise reseller business claims he was disciplined in retaliation for his reporting several alleged safety violations he observed on the job to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Former gymnastics camper's sex abuse claims against officials and ex-coach will proceed
WILLIAMSPORT – A federal judge has ordered that a gymnastics camper’s claims for negligence and other liability against the camp will be permitted to proceed, which are connected to an alleged sexual assault committed by one of its former coaches.
Court activity on July 28: Lisa D. Snyder vs Buca, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Frederick T. Snyder and Lisa D. Snyder against Buca, Inc. on July 28: 'Sbdefendant's Answer To Complaint Of Plaintiffs By Buca, Inc.. (Sbrolla, Philip) (entered: 07/28/2023)'.
Court activity on July 28: Farkhod Khozhiev vs Clements Truck & Farm, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Farkhod Khozhiev and Madina Khozhieva against Clements Truck & Farm, LLC and Eddie L. Carswell on July 28: 'Sbdisclosure Statement Form Pursuant To Frcp 7.1 With Certificate Of Service By Clements Truck & Farm, Llc.(Fowler, Joseph) (entered: 07/28/2023)'.
Case activity for Robert Saracino vs Wal-Mart Stores East, L. P. on July 28
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert Saracino against Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores East, L. P. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on July 28.
Court activity on July 28: Daniel V. McCoy vs Kilolo Kijakazi
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Daniel V. McCoy against Kilolo Kijakazi on July 28: 'Sbsocial Security Magistrate Consent By Daniel V McCoy.. (Sutton, Thomas) (entered:07/28/2023)'.
Case activity for Kim K. Nally vs Kilolo Kijakazi on July 28
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kim K. Nally against Kilolo Kijakazi on July 28.
Case activity for Shena Carol Johnson vs Kilolo Kijakazi on July 28
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Shena Carol Johnson against Kilolo Kijakazi on July 28.
July 28: 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 July 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on July 28: Deborah Walters vs Downingtown Area School District
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Deborah Walters against Downingtown Area School District on July 28: 'Sbsummons Issued As To Downingtown Area School District. (amas) (entered: 07/28/2023)'.
Court activity on July 28: Tyrone Area School District vs Meta Platforms, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Tyrone Area School District against ByteDance, Inc., Bytedance, Ltd., Facebook Operations, LLC, Google, LLC, Instagram, LLC, Meta Payments, Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc., Siculus, Inc., Snap, Inc., Tiktok, Inc., Tiktok, LLC, Tiktok, Ltd. and Youtube, LLC on July 28.
Court activity on July 28: Melvin Lighty vs Visionquest National, Ltd.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Melvin Lighty against Visionquest National, Ltd. on July 28: 'Sbdisclosure Of Citizenship In Diversity Cases By Visionquest National, Ltd (amended). (Go, Maria) (entered: 07/28/2023)'.
Court activity on July 28: Nancy Liebel-Minichini vs United Services Automobile Association
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Nancy Liebel-Minichini against United Services Automobile Association on July 28: 'Sbcomplaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Apaedc-16845381.), Filed By Nancy Liebel-minichini. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Case Management Track Form, # 3 Designation Form)(Quinn, Sean) (entered: 07/28/2023)'.
Court activity on July 28: Dawn McGee vs Imagine360, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Dawn McGee against Imagine360, LLC on July 28: 'Sbcomplaint Against Imagine360, Llc ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Apaedc-16844700.), Filed By Dawn McGee. (attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form)(Lynch, Gary) (entered: 07/28/2023)'.
Case activity for Federated Administrative Services vs Endurance American Insurance Company on July 28
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Federated Administrative Services and Federated Hermes, Inc. against Continental Casualty Company and Endurance American Insurance Company on July 28.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on July 28
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on July 28 in the suits below: