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Jan. 3: 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 Jan. 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Jan. 3: Jennifer Michael vs Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jennifer Michael against Cheri Herold and Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology, LLC on Jan. 3: 'Standing Order And Procedures On Civil Motion Practice. Signed By Judge Marilyn J. Horan On 1/3/2023. (dmm) (entered: 01/03/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 3: Sharon Burgoon 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 Sharon Burgoon against Commissioner of Social Security on Jan. 3: 'Order Of Court Reassigning Case-case Reassigned To Judge Alan N. Bloch For All Further Proceedings. Judge Stephanie L. Haines No Longer Assigned To Case. Signed By Judge Stephanie L. Haines On 1/3/2023. (dlg) (entered: 01/03/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 3: Zachary Williams vs The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Midland
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Zachary Williams against Asu Management Marketing Consultants, Inc., Brigid Darbut, The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Midland and Theresa Lona on Jan. 3: 'Standing Order And Procedures On Civil Motion Practice. Signed By Judge Marilyn J. Horan On 1/3/2023. (dmm) (entered: 01/03/2023)'.
Case activity for Anthony D'Antonio vs Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. on Jan. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Anthony D'Antonio against Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. on Jan. 3.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 3 in the suits below:
Court activity on Jan. 3: Estate of Cheryl Madura, Dec'd vs Philips N. V. Koninklijke
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ernest Madura and Estate of Cheryl Madura, Dec'd against Philips Holding USA, Inc., Philips N. V. Koninklijke, Philips North America, LLC., Philips RS North America, LLC., Polymer Molded Products, LLC. and Polymer Technologies, Inc. on Jan. 3: 'Disclosure Statement By Estate Of Cheryl Madura, Dec'd, Ernest Madura. (Strong, Todd) (entered: 01/03/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 3: Candace Coast vs Gateway Rehabilitation Center
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Candace Coast against Gateway Rehabilitation Center on Jan. 3: 'Order Re Federal Rule Of Civil Procedure 12(b) Motions To Dismiss, As More Fully Stated In Said Order. Signed By Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan On 01/03/2023. (jmb) (entered: 01/03/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 3: Mark A. Bielstein vs Signature Solar Limited Liability Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mark A. Bielstein and Rachelle R. Bielstein against Signature Solar Limited Liability Company on Jan. 3: 'Waiver Of Service Returned Executed By Mark A. Bielstein. Signature Solar Limited Liability Company Waiver Sent On 12/30/2022, Answer Due 2/28/2023. (Lewis, Joseph) (entered: 01/03/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 3: Jennifer L. Megela vs Social Security Administration
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jennifer L. Megela against Social Security Administration on Jan. 3: 'Motion For Leave To Proceed In Forma Pauperis By Jennifer L. Megela. (attachments: # 1 Complaint Lodged Pending Disposition Of Ifp Motion, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Envelope) (sdp) (entered: 01/04/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 3: Harry Crouthers vs Philips RS North America, LLC.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Harry Crouthers against Philips RS North America, LLC. and Respironics, Inc. on Jan. 3.
Case activity for Robert Dean vs State Farm Insurance Companies on Jan. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert Dean against State Farm Insurance Companies on Jan. 3.
Bus company wants West Mifflin Area School District's objections overruled in breach of contract case
PITTSBURGH – A school bus company is seeking an overruling of preliminary objections in its litigation against West Mifflin Area School District, which alleged that the District breached the contract between the two parties, countering that an unjust enrichment suit should be thrown out.
Beauty salon wants lawsuit accusing it of unsanitary practices thrown out
PHILADELPHIA – A beauty salon says litigation against it from a California woman, who claimed she developed a staph infection due to the salon’s unsanitary practices, should be dismissed for failure to state its claims.
Scrap metal facility imposed noxious odors and noise on its neighbors, plaintiff insists
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman has maintained her claims that a local scrap metal processing facility’s emission of noxious odors, particulates and imposition of noise has negatively affected a number of surrounding area homeowners.
Judge: Upper Chichester Police Department must answer discovery in excessive force case
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has granted a motion compelling the Upper Chichester Township Police Department and several of its members to comply with requests for specific discovery from plaintiff counsel, in connection with a Delaware County man’s assault and excessive force allegations from an incident which occurred two years ago.
Parents of pre-trial detainee killed in custody file new complaint against Philadelphia and corrections officers
PHILADELPHIA – After seeing the initial version of their complaint dismissed, the parents of a pre-trial detainee who was assaulted and killed by individuals he was incarcerated with two years ago have brought new litigation against the City of Philadelphia and several corrections co-defendants.
Recent Trends in Credit Repair Organizations: The Mass Mailings of Questionable Cease and Desist and Debt Validation Letters on January 6, 2023
In recent months, debt relief law firms and other credit repair organizations have mailed volumes of cease and desist letters, debt validation requests, and vague demand letters to creditors.
Failure to use due care charge removed from injured shopper's suit against Aldi grocery
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County woman and discount grocery store chain Aldi have agreed to dismiss allegations the business failed to use due care, after the plaintiff said a metal produce shelf fell on her when she was shopping inside the grocer’s West Mifflin store.
Law firm says defamation and slander suit is not duplicative, and should proceed
MEDIA – A local law firm and one of its Delaware County-based partners who accused a group of individuals of defamation and slander say their complaint should not be dismissed and is not duplicative of a prior action, to the contrary of the defendants’ arguments.