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Case activity for Lisa S. Roberts vs Kilolo Kijakazi on July 31
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lisa S. Roberts against Kilolo Kijakazi on July 31.
Court activity on July 31: Michael Harris vs Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Michael Harris against Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union on July 31: 'Sbcomplaint Against Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Apaedc-16848395.), Filed By Michael Harris. (attachments: # 1 Designation Form)(Boylan, Kevin) (entered: 07/31/2023)'.
Case activity for Brenda Kromer-Catanzaro vs Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company on July 31
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brenda Kromer-Catanzaro against Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company on July 31.
Court activity on July 31: Andrew Dow vs Koninklijke Philips N. V.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Andrew Dow and Cecelia Garner Dow against Does, Koninklijke Philips N. V., Philips North America, LLC, Philips RS North America, LLC. and Supercare Health, Inc. on July 31.
Families of Chester children killed by passing Amtrak train file $20M lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – The families of two minor children from Chester, who were killed in April by a passing Amtrak train going from New York to Washington, D.C., have filed a $20 million wrongful death lawsuit against the transportation company.
Economic loss damages now at stake in $25.6M discrimination suit against Starbucks
CAMDEN, N.J. – After a federal court jury awarded $25.6 million to a white former Starbucks store manager who claimed she faced racial discrimination and firing from the coffee company, after two Black men were controversially arrested at a Philadelphia store location, economic loss damages are now at issue between the parties.
Judge denies further injunctive relief to Philly POPS in antitrust suit against Kimmel Center
PHILADELPHIA – Though a federal judge granted limited preliminary injunctive relief to The Philly POPS in its antitrust litigation against The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Kimmel Center, that same judge recently denied further and more comprehensive injunctive relief to the musical entity.
Medical defendants refute allegations after patient falls off treadmill during stress test
WILLIAMSPORT – Defendants named in a lawsuit from a woman who alleged she was injured during a treadmill-based medical stress test, have filed preliminary objections in the case and denied the merits of its negligence-based allegations.
Amazon denies responsibility for Delco home fire
PHILADELPHIA – Amazon has denied liability for significant fire damage sustained by a Delaware County homeowner and insurance company, which alleged that same damage occurred after use of a pest repellent which he ordered from the company.
Ballard Spahr Named a Finalist for The American Lawyer Corporate Purpose Award
Ballard Spahr has been named a finalist for the 2023 Corporate Purpose Award from The American Lawyer in recognition of the firm’s Racial Justice and Equality Initiative, a pro bono plan of action dedicated to combating racial injustice and inequity through litigation and counseling.
Judge hands down split ruling in class action nuisance suit against U.S. Steel
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has issued a split ruling on preliminary objections from U.S. Steel, in a class action lawsuit advanced by a Western Pennsylvania homeowner who alleged the company’s refinery plant in Braddock has generated pollutant byproducts that have affected the quality of life of area residents.
Children of passenger killed by Lyft driver now pursue default judgment against company
PITTSBURGH – The son and daughter of a 55-year-old man shot to death last August in the parking lot of a Sheetz convenience store by his Lyft driver, are now pursuing a default judgment against the ride share company.
Eddystone police officer wants to be dismissed from injury suit of late Walmart shoplifter
PHILADELPHIA – An Eddystone police officer is seeking to be dismissed from a lawsuit brought by the family of a deceased Walmart shoplifter, which alleged that the officer used excessive force when tackling the decedent and caused her to suffer a traumatic brain injury which eventually led to her death.
Truck unloader claims retaliation, after making report of safety violations to OSHA
PITTSBURGH – A truck unloader for a merchandise reseller business claims he was disciplined in retaliation for his reporting several alleged safety violations he observed on the job to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Former gymnastics camper's sex abuse claims against officials and ex-coach will proceed
WILLIAMSPORT – A federal judge has ordered that a gymnastics camper’s claims for negligence and other liability against the camp will be permitted to proceed, which are connected to an alleged sexual assault committed by one of its former coaches.
Court activity on July 28: Lisa D. Snyder vs Buca, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Frederick T. Snyder and Lisa D. Snyder against Buca, Inc. on July 28: 'Sbdefendant's Answer To Complaint Of Plaintiffs By Buca, Inc.. (Sbrolla, Philip) (entered: 07/28/2023)'.
Court activity on July 28: Farkhod Khozhiev vs Clements Truck & Farm, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Farkhod Khozhiev and Madina Khozhieva against Clements Truck & Farm, LLC and Eddie L. Carswell on July 28: 'Sbdisclosure Statement Form Pursuant To Frcp 7.1 With Certificate Of Service By Clements Truck & Farm, Llc.(Fowler, Joseph) (entered: 07/28/2023)'.
Case activity for Robert Saracino vs Wal-Mart Stores East, L. P. on July 28
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert Saracino against Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores East, L. P. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on July 28.
Court activity on July 28: Daniel V. McCoy vs Kilolo Kijakazi
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Daniel V. McCoy against Kilolo Kijakazi on July 28: 'Sbsocial Security Magistrate Consent By Daniel V McCoy.. (Sutton, Thomas) (entered:07/28/2023)'.
Case activity for Kim K. Nally vs Kilolo Kijakazi on July 28
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kim K. Nally against Kilolo Kijakazi on July 28.