News from March 2024
American Airlines suit keeps assault and emotional distress claims, loses others
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has decreed that several claims will be dismissed from a lawsuit brought by two passengers removed from an American Airlines flight nearly three years ago, but retained counts for assault and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
Pa. man who alleged his iPhone exploded and seriously burned him settles his claims
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man who accused Apple and Verizon of committing negligence and product liability defects, when an iPhone 6s Plus smartphone allegedly exploded and seriously injured him – has settled his claims.
Defendants dismissed from litigation alleging excessive force at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility
PHILADELPHIA – Several government and corrections defendants have been dismissed from litigation which alleged law enforcement officials used excessive force on an incarcerated man.
Broken chair at AFL-CIO event leads to lawsuit against Pittsburgh hotel
PITTSBURGH - A lawsuit now in Pittsburgh federal court says a chair broke while a man attending an AFL-CIO conference at the Omni William Penn Hotel was sitting in it.
Lawsuit filed over murder in Delaware County prison
PHILADELPHIA - The estate of a man strangled to death in prison by his cellmate is suing Delaware County and others for ignoring warnings his murderer was a danger to others.
March 13: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "cr - personal injury auto" cases
The following cases categorized as "cr - personal injury auto" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The Legal Intelligencer Recognizes Morgan Lewis in 2024 Pennsylvania Legal Awards
Morgan Lewis has been named the winner in five categories and a finalist in four others, including Law Firm of the Year, for The Legal Intelligencer’s 2024 Pennsylvania Legal Awards. The annual awards recognize the achievements of lawyers and law firms in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
2024 Dri Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Seminar (Ethylene Oxide Panel), Hosted by Defense Research Institute on March 22
The 2024 DRI Toxic Torts and Enivronmental Law Seminar will provide a comprehensive review of developments related to toxic tort and environmental law, particularly as it relates to emerging chemicals of concern.
Professional Activity Profile: Robert D. Schaub, Vice Chair of the Community and Public Relations Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association
As part of our Professional Activity Profile, we highlight the service of Robert D. Schaub, the Chair of our Litigation Department, with the Community and Public Relations Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
Legal Media Recognizes Shook Trial Team for Defense Verdict
Shook was among the trial teams recognized by ALM for Runner-Up Litigators of the Week. Shook, along with other firms, obtained a defense verdict in a series of Roundup trials, this one in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
March 13: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "cv - replevin" cases
The following cases categorized as "cv - replevin" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 13: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "cp - malpractice" cases
The following cases categorized as "cp - malpractice" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 13: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "jh - division of revenue judgment" cases
The following cases categorized as "jh - division of revenue judgment" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 13: 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 March 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 13: 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 March 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 13: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "l1 - mortgage commercial" cases
The following cases categorized as "l1 - mortgage commercial" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 13: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "cb - asbestos" cases
The following cases categorized as "cb - asbestos" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 13: 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 March 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 13: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "mk - issuance subpoena" cases
The following cases categorized as "mk - issuance subpoena" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 13: 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 March 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: