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Dec. 29: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for "motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "motor vehicle" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 29: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "copyright" cases
The following cases categorized as "copyright" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Lawsuit: Home heating pad is responsible for Reading woman's burn injuries
ALLENTOWN – A Berks County plaintiff alleges she was severely burned by a home heating pad, and has brought legal action against the manufacturer of the device for damages to compensate for the injuries she suffered.
Ford City plaintiff alleges negligently placed rug in Walmart foyer led to her injurious fall
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman says she suffered a serious ankle injury at a Walmart location in Moon Township, when she was caused to fall upon a large rug in the store entryway.
Black & Decker router update: Company denies responsibility for man's amputation injuries
PITTSBURGH – Black & Decker has disclaimed all liability for allegedly being the cause of amputation injuries suffered by a woodworker from Northwestern Pennsylvania while using what he referred to as defective electric tools.
Woodworker's injuries update: Auctioneer denies liability for malfunctioning wood chipper
MEDIA – A New Jersey auctioneer denies liability for injuries sustained by a Delaware County man who was hit with debris from a wood chipper and then sued the companies who sold him the device, while levying cross-claims and counterclaims against its co-defendants.
Plaintiff's removal of case going south in state court is improper, judge says
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has remanded the racial discrimination case of a former doctoral candidate at the University of Pittsburgh to state court, explaining that the action’s removal to federal court by the plaintiff was improper.
Dec. 29: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Lindsey Haag vs Dynamic Dental Solutions LLC on Jan. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lindsey Haag against Dynamic Dental Solutions LLC, Nina Bond and Sonya Plicque on Jan. 4.
Court activity on Jan. 4: Leann A. Headlee vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Leann A. Headlee against Mckesson Corp.,, Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Jan. 4.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Dec. 29
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Dec. 29 in the suits below:
Woman who fell on sidewalk alleges City of Pittsburgh entities are negligent and responsible for her injuries
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh woman says official entities from the City of Pittsburgh were negligent in not repairing a section of sidewalk leading to a common mailbox area near her residence, causing her to fall and become seriously injured.
Pittsburgh couple say neighbor's failing retaining wall may damage their property if not repaired
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh couple claims their neighbor has not properly maintained a retaining wall bordering their property, and that continued failure to do so will eventually result in widespread damage to their property.
Judge denies injunction to Vietnam War veterans group, prohibiting parade in line with COVID-19 restrictions
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has denied a Philadelphia group honoring Vietnam War veterans an injunction to proceed with a memorial parade, against citywide restrictions on gatherings implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Whitewater rafting trip death update: Plaintiffs counter rafting company's attempt to dismiss case
SCRANTON – New York plaintiffs who brought suit against a whitewater rafting company for negligent infliction of emotional distress after the death of their brother and son during a rafting trip on the Lehigh River two years ago, are now seeking to throw out the rafting company’s motion to dismiss the suit.
Hampton Inn hotel assault update: Hilton entities dismissed from case for the moment
PITTSBURGH – Hampton by Hilton and Hilton Worldwide, Inc. have been dismissed from a lawsuit filed by a Wynnewood woman who claims a variety of hotel defendants are liable for an assault she says suffered at the Hampton Inn Pittsburgh two years ago, one which caused her to have sustained severe skull and neurocognitive injuries.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Dec. 28
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Dec. 28 in the suits below:
Dec. 28: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for "fraud" cases
The following cases categorized as "fraud" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 28: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 28: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: