News from January 2024
Court: State AG can resolve opioid and other consumer protection suits, DA's can't
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has the ultimate authority in resolving litigation brought under the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law and not the district attorneys of Philadelphia and Allegheny counties, per a first impression ruling from the Commonwealth Court.
Equipment operator allegedly fired for Facebook post loses claims from his case
SCRANTON – A transportation equipment operator who alleged that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation failed to accommodate his disability and later fired him for alleged comments he made in a Facebook post has lost partial counts from his complaint, on order of a federal judge.
Makers of infant sleeping device that allegedly killed four-month-old will question his father
PHILADELPHIA – The makers of an infant sleeping device who allegedly failed to correct an inherent flaw in the product that resulted in the death of a nearly-four-month-old infant have been granted the opportunity to depose one of the plaintiffs while he is incarcerated on unrelated criminal charges.
Attorney who alleged other counsel stole his work product and refused to return it overcomes sanctions try
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania attorney who alleged that proprietary information from his law firm is in the possession of other counsel and that those defendants have refused to return his information to him has overcome an attempt at sanctions levied against him by the defendants.
Female basketball coach says school district gave her job to a man
PITTSBURGH - A federal lawsuit says a female basketball coach was hired to head a middle school boys program but the job was then given to a man.
Lawsuit calls UPMC a monopsony, claims workers penalized
PITTSBURGH - A federal lawsuit says the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center used its power to pay workers less.
Attorney General Neronha takes enforcement action to prevent local dealer from selling unsafe vehicles
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that the Office has filed a lawsuit against a Rhode Island car dealership for deceptive sales and advertising practices, in violation of the state’s consumer protection law.
Employment Attorney Jeremy Farrell Awarded Mediation Certification
Tucker Arensberg attorney Jeremy V. Farrell earned certification for mediation, joining his other colleagues who handle arbitrations, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution matters in Tucker Arensberg’s Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Group.
“Limited Liability” Doesn’t Mean for Counsel: Ethical Considerations in Representing Organizations on February 2, 2024
Deborah Winokur will speak on the panel ”’Limited Liability’ Doesn’t Mean for Counsel: Ethical Considerations in Representing Organizations” at the 2024 Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers Mid-Year Meeting.
Attorney General, Department of Agriculture File Lawsuit to Halt Lancaster County Farm’s Illegal Distribution of Raw Milk and Other Products
Attorney General Michelle Henry, in collaboration with the state Department of Agriculture, announces the filing of a complaint against Miller’s Organic Farm, its owners, and related businesses.
Jan. 23: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "cg - defamation" cases
The following cases categorized as "cg - defamation" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Jan. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 23: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "4m - jp appeal with fees" cases
The following cases categorized as "4m - jp appeal with fees" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Jan. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 23: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "ja - chancery court judgment" cases
The following cases categorized as "ja - chancery court judgment" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Jan. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 23: 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 Jan. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 23: 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 Jan. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 23: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "ll - mechanics lien" cases
The following cases categorized as "ll - mechanics lien" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Jan. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 23: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "4a - debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "4a - debt" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Jan. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 23: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "4h - subrogation" cases
The following cases categorized as "4h - subrogation" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Jan. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 23: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "lm - mortgage" cases
The following cases categorized as "lm - mortgage" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Jan. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 23: 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 Jan. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: