News from June 2023
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on June 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on June 20 in the suits below:
Court activity on June 20: Shah Haque vs Kodiak Trucking
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Shah Haque against Kodiak Freight, LLC, Kodiak Trucking and Marvin R. Langley on June 20: 'Sbdisclosure Of Citizenship In Diversity Cases By Kodiak Freight, Llc, Marvin R. Langley . (Jones, David) (entered: 06/20/2023)'.
Court activity on June 20: Charles Talbert vs Department of Corrections
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Charles Talbert against Department of Corrections, Mr. Beesley, Mr. Bruce, Mr. Casey, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Garman, Mr. Green, Mr. Little, Mr. McCain, Mr. Nesmith, Mr. Piston, Mr. Smith, Ms. Jordan, Ms. Long and Ms. Watkins on June 20.
Court activity on June 20: Mark Trachtman vs The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mark Trachtman against The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York on June 20: 'Sbsummons Issued As To The Mutual Life Insurance Company Of New York. Forwarded To: Counsel On 6/20/23 (er) (entered: 06/20/2023)'.
Court activity on June 20: Franco Sabato vs State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Franco Sabato against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company on June 20: 'Sboriginal Record Together With Certified Copy Of Docket Entries Received From Court Of Common Pleas Of Montgomery County. (ccp-montgomery County, ) (entered: 06/20/2023)'.
Case activity for Ladia Thomas vs Shipt, Inc. on June 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ladia Thomas against Shipt, Inc. on June 20.
Case activity for Gabriel Mcmorland vs Gear Aid, Inc. on June 20
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gabriel Mcmorland against Gear Aid, Inc. on June 20.
Case activity for New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC vs Ce-Pro Bikes, LLC on June 20
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC against Ce Monroeville22, LP and Ce-Pro Bikes, LLC on June 20.
Case activity for Ruthanne Mary Beissel vs Kilolo Kijakazi on June 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ruthanne Mary Beissel against Kilolo Kijakazi on June 20.
Case activity for Zafar Iqbal vs Bpoa, PA State Board of Medicine on June 20
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Zafar Iqbal against A. D. Lupariello, American Renal Associates, LLC, Bpoa, PA State Board of Medicine, C. Ross Betts, Chief Donald K. Cokus, Curahealth Pittsburgh, LLC, Fresenius Medical Care, Inc., Kimberley Ferketic, Melissa Smith, Michael Weis, Philip Pollice, Steven Jones and UPMC Passavant Hospital on June 20.
Court activity on June 20: Stefan Lewis vs Kilolo Kijakazi
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Stefan Lewis against Kilolo Kijakazi on June 20: 'Sborder That This Case Is Reassigned From Magistrate Judge Lynne A. Sitarski To Honorable Karen S. Marston For All Further Proceedings. Signed By George V Wylesol, Clerk Of Court On 6/20/23. 6/20/23 Entered And Copies E-mailed.(va) (entered: 06/20/2023)'.
Case activity for Michael S. Tarr vs Kilolo Kijakazi on June 20
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Michael S. Tarr against Kilolo Kijakazi on June 20.
Greensburg Diocese says employing teacher in same-sex marriage would contradict Catholic doctrine
PITTSBURGH – The Diocese of Greensburg stands by its decision to fire a sixth-grade teacher from Aquinas Academy after learning of his same-sex marriage, arguing that to do otherwise would be contrary to Catholic values and an infringement upon its rights to religious freedom under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Voluntary dismissal for suit connected to fatal 2021 Johnstown house fire
PITTSBURGH – Litigation surrounding the death of a woman in a Johnstown electrical fire in September 2021, allegedly as a result of defects present in the home’s electricity systems, has been voluntarily dismissed for the moment.
Rivers Casino overserved man who drunkenly fell on plaintiff's right leg, suit says
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County man says he suffered a long list of injuries when an intoxicated fellow patron of Rivers Casino drunkenly fell on his right leg.
Wrongful death suit brought against landscaping, residential companies results in total $425K settlement
MEDIA – Landscaping services and retail management companies has settled a lawsuit brought by a Delaware County man, who alleged negligence on its part and others led to his mother suffering a fall and injuries that led to her death, for a total of $425,000.
Parties trade briefs over Luzerne County's attempt to dismiss election suit which said it ran out of ballots
SCRANTON – In response to litigation from two voters who alleged they were denied an opportunity to cast their votes in last November’s General Election on multiple occasions because the county had inexplicably run out of ballots, Luzerne County believes the plaintiffs have not adequately pled their claims.
Reed Smith hosts MCLE Day on June 22, 2023
Please join the Reed Smith Chicago team for an MCLE Day, prior to the MCLE credit submission deadline.
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP announces City & State Pennsylvania Names Troutman Pepper Partner to 2023 Law Power 100 List
For the second consecutive year, Troutman Pepper Partner Solomon Hunter, Jr. has been included in City & State Pennsylvania’s 2023 Law Power 100, a list produced annually to recognize legal leaders in Pennsylvania.
Court activity on June 19: Mark Trachtman vs The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mark Trachtman against The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York on June 19: 'Sbcomplaint Against The Mutual Life Insurance Company Of New York (mony) ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Apaedc-16760402.), Filed By Mark Trachtman. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Case Management Track Form)(Snyder, Marc) (entered: 06/19/2023)'.