News from November 2023
Somerset County wants dismissal from suit detailing abuse by its former District Attorney
PITTSBURGH – Somerset County has motioned for dismissal from a lawsuit brought by a woman who claimed that its ex-District Attorney Jeffrey Thomas sent her sexually violent text messages for months before breaking into her home and physically and sexually assaulting her, allegations that resulted in Thomas being sent to prison in August for multiple years.
Nonprofit group and parents want to overturn COVID-19 vax regulation for minors in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – A California nonprofit group chaired by independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing the City of Philadelphia and its health officials, over an emergency regulation enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic which permitted children as young as 11 years old to be vaccinated without parental consent.
Casino customer injured by fellow patron continues to say casino's liability denials are meritless
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County man insists that he suffered a long list of injuries when an intoxicated fellow patron of Rivers Casino drunkenly fell on his right leg, and has refuted the casino’s attempts at rejecting liability for the events in question.
Borough of Donora and former police superintendent opt to stay case, move towards resolution
PITTSBURGH – Litigation between the Borough of Donora and its longtime Superintendent of Police has been stayed, pending the completion of mediation that the parties anticipate will end with the resolution of the case.
New Kensington pub says shooter in fatal incident should be named as defendant
PITTSBURGH – A New Kensington pub has charged that litigation brought by the mother of a man killed in a shooting at the establishment is incomplete, due to the shooter not being named as a defendant in the action.
Community Involvement Spotlight: Richard A. Russo and the Kevin Kitchnefsky Foundation for Spinal Cord Research
The Community Involvement Spotlight, we recognize Richard A. Russo’s service with the Kevin Kitchnefsky Foundation for Spinal Cord Research.
Reed Smith strengthens private equity and M&A practice with addition of partner Daniel Connelly
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that Daniel Connelly has joined the firm as a partner in its Global Corporate Group, based in Philadelphia.
Nov. 7, 2023: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "46 - negligence-property action" cases
The following cases categorized as "46 - negligence-property action" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 7, 2023. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 7, 2023: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "cs - personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "cs - personal injury" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 7, 2023. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 7, 2023: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "c2 - ccld: complex com lit division" cases
The following cases categorized as "c2 - ccld: complex com lit division" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 7, 2023. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 7, 2023: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "60 - jp debt action" cases
The following cases categorized as "60 - jp debt action" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 7, 2023. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 7, 2023: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "ce - condemnation" cases
The following cases categorized as "ce - condemnation" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 7, 2023. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 7, 2023: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "4b - breach of contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "4b - breach of contract" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 7, 2023. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 7, 2023: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "mq - sell real estate for prop tax" cases
The following cases categorized as "mq - sell real estate for prop tax" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 7, 2023. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 7, 2023: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "l3 - mortgage mediation" cases
The following cases categorized as "l3 - mortgage mediation" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 7, 2023. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 7, 2023: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "cl - fraud enforcement" cases
The following cases categorized as "cl - fraud enforcement" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 7, 2023. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 7, 2023: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "ct - property damage" cases
The following cases categorized as "ct - property damage" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 7, 2023. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 7, 2023: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "cq - civil miscellaneous (other)" cases
The following cases categorized as "cq - civil miscellaneous (other)" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 7, 2023. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 7, 2023: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "4x - consumer debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "4x - consumer debt" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 7, 2023. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 7, 2023: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "jd - court of common pleas judgment" cases
The following cases categorized as "jd - court of common pleas judgment" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 7, 2023. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: