News from May 2023
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP announces Troutman Pepper Sponsors the Equal Justice Works Fellowship Class of 2023
Troutman Pepper is proud to support the Equal Justice Works Fellowship Class of 2023.
Power company removed from suit over death of man from tree falling on his car
PITTSBURGH – One power company has been dismissed without prejudice from litigation brought by the widow of a man who died last year, after a large tree fell on him in his vehicle.
Allegheny County argues for claims dismissal in former employee's suit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
PITTSBURGH – Allegheny County argues that it did not violate its own Home Rule Charter and Administrative Code and that it is immune from a count of negligent infliction of emotional distress, in a lawsuit over its COVID-19 vaccine mandate allegedly violating a plaintiff’s religious objections.
PennDOT wants dismissal in suit of ex-employee allegedly fired over Facebook post
SCRANTON – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking to dismiss multiple counts from a lawsuit filed by a transportation equipment operator who claimed it failed to accommodate his disability, and later fired him for alleged comments he made in a Facebook post.
Altoona couple suing over death of their child settle claims under seal
PITTSBURGH – An Altoona couple who claimed a device created to assist babies in sleeping instead caused the death of their three-month-old son from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome due to the product’s inherent defects, have settled their claims under seal.
Plaintiff says Allegheny County nursing facility's negligent care caused his father's death
PITTSBURGH – A plaintiff is suing an Allegheny County-ran nursing facility, charging it with both negligence and corporate negligence in the care-related death of his father nearly two years ago.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on May 20
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on May 20 in the suits below:
May 20: 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 May 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 20: Denise McCullough vs Esurance Property and Casualty Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Denise McCullough against Esurance Property and Casualty Insurance Company on May 20: 'Sbconsent To Trial/jurisdiction By Us Magistrate Judge Or District Judge Option, By Denise McCullough. (Marcus, Neil) (entered:05/20/2023)'.
Case activity for Madeline Stano vs J. M. Smucker, LLC on May 19
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Madeline Stano against J. M. Smucker, LLC and Walmart, Inc. on May 19.
Court activity on May 19: Karrie Lynn Urban vs Commissioner of Social Security
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Karrie Lynn Urban against Commissioner of Social Security on May 19: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Michael Colville On Behalf Of Commissioner Of Social Security. (Colville, Michael) (entered: 05/19/2023)'.
Case activity for Celia Litman vs Jennifer Guckin on May 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Arthur Litman, Autism, Limited, Celia Litman, Donald Litman and The Arthur E Litman Special Needs Trust against Jennifer Guckin and Towamencin Township on May 19.
Case activity for Rice Enterprises, LLC vs Rsui Indemnity Company on May 19
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Rice Enterprises, LLC against Rsui Indemnity Company and Zenith Insurance Company on May 19.
Court activity on May 19: Gabriel Mcmorland vs Uncommon James, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Gabriel Mcmorland against Uncommon James, LLC on May 19: 'Sbcomplaint Against Uncommon James, Llc (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $402, Receipt Number Apawdc-7698618), Filed By Gabriel McMorland. (attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (jd) (entered: 05/22/2023)'.
Case activity for Cumberland Mutual Fire Insurance Company vs Marc Kubushefski on May 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cumberland Mutual Fire Insurance Company against Joseph Kubushefski, Marc Kubushefski and Paranormal Pizza, LLC on May 19.
Case activity for Kibbutz 3, LLC vs Shawn Massiah on May 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kibbutz 3, LLC against Shawn Massiah on May 19.
Court activity on May 19: Alphonso Nicholas Faggiolo vs County of Delaware
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Alphonso Nicholas Faggiolo against County of Delaware, Delaware County Tax Claim Bureau Tax Claim Bureau, John Van Zelst, Karen Duffy and Susan Brochet on May 19.
Case activity for Timothy McGraw vs Altuglas, LLC on May 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Danielle Byrd, Emily Cohen and Timothy McGraw against Altuglas, LLC and Trinseo, LLC on May 19.
Case activity for Anna Hadlock vs Mincey Fitzpatrick Ross, LLC on May 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Anna Hadlock against Clifford Skinner and Mincey Fitzpatrick Ross, LLC on May 19.
Court activity on May 19: Norman Luis Ortiz Lopez vs John Edwards IV
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Norman Luis Ortiz Lopez against John Edwards IV and Service Wholesale, Inc. on May 19: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Christopher Joseph Green On Behalf Of Norman Luis Ortiz Lopez (Green, Christopher) (entered: 05/19/2023)'.