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Aug. 1: 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 Aug. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Aug. 1: The District Attorney of Montgomery County, Kevin R. Steele vs Altria Group, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by The District Attorney of Montgomery County, Kevin R. Steele against Altria Client Services, Altria Group Distribution Company, Altria Group, Inc. and Philip Morris USA, Inc. on Aug. 1: 'Sbsummons Issued As To Altria Client Services, Altria Group Distribution Company, Altria Group, Inc., Philip Morris Usa, Inc.. E-mailed To Patrick Howard On 8/1/23 (fdc) (entered: 08/01/2023)'.
Case activity for Arojet Management Group, LLC vs Vision Touch Contracting, LLC on Aug. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Arojet Management Group, LLC and Stanley Mitchum against Curtis Winstead and Vision Touch Contracting, LLC on Aug. 1.
Runner claims he was sprayed by copper pesticide during jog in Mount Lebanon
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Allegheny County plaintiff claims sexual assault at the hands of her plastic surgeon
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Graphic designer's sexual harassment suit against Monroe County resort has been settled
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Cambria County railroad worker who alleged toxic exposure caused his prostate cancer has died
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Third Circuit cites no jurisdiction for insurer's appeal over asbestos litigation costs
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Ballard Spahr Ranks 23rd on American Lawyer Pro Bono Scorecard
The American Lawyer has ranked Ballard Spahr 23rd on its 2023 Pro Bono Scorecard, up from 31st the year before.
Case activity for John Doyle vs Working Am. on July 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by John Doyle against Am. Fed. Of Labor & Cong for Indus. ORG. and Working Am. on July 31.
Court activity on July 31: The District Attorney of : Bucks County, Matthew D. Weintraub vs Altria Group, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by The District Attorney of : Bucks County, Matthew D. Weintraub against Altria Client Services, Altria Group Distribution Company, Altria Group, Inc. and Philip Morris USA, Inc. on July 31.
Case activity for Gabriel Rosa-Diaz vs George Little on July 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gabriel Rosa-Diaz against Aguiar, C Hensley, D Mascellino, Dr. Matteo, Garvin, George Little, Hopson, J Luquis, J Sorber, J Terra, Joseph Walsh, Judge, K Long, K Moore, Laurel Harry, Montanec, N Wynder, Piston, S Grady, Tabb Bickell, Tammy Ferguson and Wellpath Medical Services, Medical Contractor and Medical Provider on July 31.
Case activity for Herbert Lee Spanfellner vs Incentive Systems, Inc. on July 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Herbert Lee Spanfellner against Adaptimmune, LLC and Incentive Systems, Inc. on July 31.
Case activity for Sheila Youger vs Walmart, Inc. on July 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sheila Youger against John Doe/ABC, Corp., Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, Wal-Mart Stores East, LP and Walmart, Inc. on July 31.
Case activity for Linda Tilley vs Esurance Property and Casualty 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 Linda Tilley against Esurance Property and Casualty Insurance Company on July 31.
Case activity for Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Pension Fund vs Ies, LLC on July 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Pension Fund against Ies, LLC on July 31.
Court activity on July 31: Sherida Reid vs Mckeesport Housing Authority
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sherida Reid against Mckeesport Housing Authority and Tracy Bossart on July 31: 'Sbmotion For Leave To Proceed In Forma Pauperis (attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Complaint Lodged Pending Disposition Of Ifp Motion, # 4 Summons (unissued) As To McKeesport Housing Authority, #5 Summons (unissued) As To Tracy Bossart) (ctb) (entered: 07/31/2023)'.
July 31: U.S. District Court for the Eastern 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 Eastern District of Pennsylvania on July 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on July 31: Tina Thompson 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 Tina Thompson against Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union on July 31: 'Sbcomplaint Against Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Apaedc-16848216.), Filed By Tina Thompson. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form)(Sandercock, Nicholas) (entered: 07/31/2023)'.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on July 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on July 31 in the suits below: