News from June 2023
W.Va. group denies liability in wrongful death suit over to fatal ATV accident
PITTSBURGH – A West Virginia resort has denied liability in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the survivor of a fatal ATV accident in that state, while its co-defendant, a Kentucky retailer of such vehicles, had been dismissed from the case.
Virginia company that wanted $30M in malpractice damages from Philly law firm loses case
PHILADELPHIA – A Virginia business who claimed a Philadelphia law firm’s negligent misrepresentation resulted in it losing $30 million has lost its case, through the firm’s successful attempt to dismiss the legal malpractice suit brought against it.
Former paralegal says Saltz Mongeluzzi revealed her COVID-19 vax status to media
PHILADELPHIA – A paralegal of nine-and-a-half years with a prominent Philadelphia plaintiffs’ law firm alleges her former employer disclosed her COVID-19 vaccination status to a legal news publication, in violation of the confidentiality provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Fox Rothschild hosts Electronics Recycling Collection on June 27, 2023
Old electronics gathering dust? Fox Rothschild’s environmental law attorneys are here to help!
Upper Darby hookah lounge and owner say they're not responsible for alleged assault by its staff
MEDIA – An Upper Darby hookah lounge and its owner have denied responsibility for injuries a Florida woman claims she sustained, when she was allegedly and violently assaulted by members of its staff.
Widow of Hub, deceased bassist for The Roots, drops claims group defrauded her late husband
PHILADELPHIA – The estate and widow of Leonard Hubbard, late bassist for The Roots, has dropped a multi-count complaint for injunctive relief and damages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, which had charged Hubbard’s former bandmates in The Roots and numerous other parties with defrauding him of millions of dollars over the past 10 years.
Defendants in injury suit from UPMC nurse over fallen cabinet abandon their cross-claims
PITTSBURGH – Defendants named in a lawsuit for injuries suffered by a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center nurse when an entire wall cabinet and its contents fell on her, have dismissed their cross-claims levied against one another.
Shaler Township faces lawsuit over toddler's burnt feet
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh couple have filed a negligence lawsuit against Shaler Township, charging it with failing to protect their then-15-month-old child from burning their feet on a hot metal access door.
PCCJR asks state Supreme Court committee for report on impact of med-mal venue rule change
HARRISBURG – A legal reform group has asked a Supreme Court of Pennsylvania committee to immediately issue a report on the impact of its decision to allow plaintiffs greater flexibility in where to file medical malpractice cases, nearly six months after the rule change went into effect.
Ballard Spahr LLP hosts When Antitrust Enters the Boardroom on June 28, 2023
This program will focus on recent antitrust developments that are impacting corporate boardrooms
Court activity on June 23: Omar Shawn Shaheed vs Onika Tanya Maraj Petty
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Omar Shawn Shaheed against Isis Naija Gaston and Onika Tanya Maraj Petty on June 23: 'Sbconsent To Trial/jurisdiction By Us Magistrate Judge Or District Judge Option, By Omar Shawn Shaheed. (ept) (entered: 06/23/2023)'.
Case activity for Anjanetter Judkins vs Life Insurance Company of North America on June 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Anjanetter Judkins against Life Insurance Company of North America on June 23.
Court activity on June 23: Bryan Coyle vs JSL Mechanical, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bryan Coyle against JSL Mechanical, Inc., Jeffrey Lloyd, Joshua Benton and Steven T. Lloyd on June 23: 'Sbinitial Procedural Order Of 6/23/32. Signed By Judge: Joseph F. Leeson Jr., On 6/23/23. 6/23/23 Entered And Copies E-mailed. (dt) (entered: 06/23/2023)'.
Case activity for Tom Tressler vs Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club on June 23
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tom Tressler against Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club on June 23.
Case activity for Viva Capital 3 L. P. vs Frank L. Bolle on June 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Viva Capital 3 L. P. against Frank L. Bolle and Lori Bolle on June 23.
Case activity for Onex, Inc. vs Plibrico Company, LLC on June 23
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Onex, Inc. against John Ward Sr. and Plibrico Company, LLC on June 23.
Case activity for Reverend Juan-Jose' : Brookins vs Gregory S. Liero on June 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Reverend Juan-Jose' : Brookins against Gregory S. Liero on June 23.
Court activity on June 23: Awilda Caban-Santana vs Kilolo Kijakazi
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Awilda Caban-Santana against Kilolo Kijakazi on June 23: 'Sbsocial Security Magistrate Consent By Awilda Caban-santana.. (Chermol, David) (entered: 06/23/2023)'.
Case activity for Tod Moyer vs State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company on June 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Heather Moyer and Tod Moyer against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company on June 23.
Court activity on June 23: Industrial Investments, Inc. vs Allied World Assurance Company, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Industrial Investments, Inc. and Queens Associates, L. P. against Allied World Assurance Company, Inc., Lexington Insurance Company and Palms Insurance Company, Limited on June 23: 'Sbnotice By Industrial Investments, Inc., Queens Associates, L.p. (Resnick, Jeffrey) (entered: 06/23/2023)'.