Patrick Howard
SALTZ MONGELUZZI BARRETT & BENDESKY
- Address of record
- One Liberty Place, 52nd Floor, 1650 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, 215-575-3986
- phoward@smbb.com
- Phone
- (215) 575-3986
- Fax
- Fax 215-496-0999
Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.
Case history
Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.
Bushansky v. AdaptHealth Contract Class Action
A proposed class action filed against AdaptHealth alleges breach of contract. Based solely on the caption and nature of suit code, the specific contractual claims and affected class members are not detailed in the available docket information, but the case appears to concern a contract-related dispute that may affect multiple parties.
- Filed
- August 25, 2026
- Represents
- SHARI BUSHANSKY
Botelho v. The Towers at Portside Urban Renewal Company Fraud Class Action
A proposed class action alleges fraud by The Towers at Portside Urban Renewal Company, LLC. Based on the nature of suit coding and defendant name, the complaint apparently concerns fraudulent conduct related to an urban renewal residential property. The specific allegations and class definition are not detailed in the available docket metadata.
- Filed
- April 14, 2026
- Represents
- RITA BOTELHO, DASHAWN PEYTON, MICHAEL SHANAHAN
Jaguar Land Rover Product Liability Class Action
A proposed class action against Jaguar Land Rover North America alleges defects in vehicles or contractual breaches related to vehicle products. The lawsuit invokes product liability claims, suggesting that consumers purchased or leased vehicles that allegedly failed to perform as warranted or contained defective components.
- Filed
- July 24, 2025
- Represents
- BORIS ZATS, AMIR GUPTA, FRANK RUFFOLO
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services Wage and Hour Class Action
A proposed class action against Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC, apparently concerning wage and hour violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The plaintiff, Nelson Ortiz Laboy, alleges that the company failed to comply with federal labor standards, potentially affecting employees. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.
- Filed
- July 22, 2025
- Represents
- NELSON ORTIZ LABOY
Hart to Heart Ambulance Service Labor Class Action
A proposed class action against Hart to Heart Ambulance Service, Inc., apparently concerning labor or employment practices, as indicated by the '790 Labor Litigations' nature-of-suit code. The complaint was filed by Wayne Arnold, but the docket text does not provide further details about the alleged violations. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts, and no settlement has been reached.
- Filed
- July 14, 2025
- Represents
- WAYNE ARNOLD
Mench v. McCormick & Priore Contract Class Action
A proposed class action was filed against McCormick & Priore P.C. The docket indicates the case involves contract claims and has been stayed pending court approval of a settlement. The named plaintiff is Mench; no further details about the underlying allegations are provided in the docket text.
- Filed
- June 10, 2025
- Represents
- CINDY MENCH
Cooper Health System Security Incident Class Action
This is a proposed class action against The Cooper Health System, apparently concerning a security incident. The named plaintiffs are individuals, suggesting they may be patients or consumers affected by the incident. Specific allegations about what occurred or how individuals were harmed are not yet detailed in the available docket text.
- Filed
- May 28, 2025
- Represents
- TIFFANY HINES
Conduent Data Breach Class Action
A proposed class action has been filed against Conduent Incorporated. The complaint, brought under the personal property category, attaches an 8-K notice as an exhibit, which may relate to an event affecting consumers or other individuals. The specific factual allegations are not stated in the docket text, but the case is brought as a putative class action.
- Filed
- April 21, 2025
- Represents
- LASHAWNDRA ADEWUMI
GoodRx and Pharmacy Benefit Manager Antitrust Class Action
This appears to be a proposed class action against GoodRx and pharmacy benefit managers, apparently alleging antitrust violations. The case was recently filed, and the docket does not yet provide details of the alleged conduct, but it may concern pricing or competition issues affecting consumers of prescription drugs.
- Filed
- April 17, 2025
- Represents
- DAO Pharmacy Inc.
EMM Loans Data Breach Settlement
EMM Loans was the target of a cyberattack on its computer systems in February 2024. The attack resulted in unauthorized access to files containing personal information including names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and passport numbers. EMM Loans denies it did anything wrong.
- Claim deadline
- August 17, 2026
- Represents
- LINDA LEHRBACH
SPS Technologies Personal Property Class Action
A proposed class action against SPS Technologies LLC, apparently concerning personal property claims under Nature of Suit 380. The docket text does not detail the underlying allegations, but it indicates the parties are engaged in mediation and jurisdictional discovery over the amount in controversy required for federal diversity jurisdiction. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.
- Filed
- March 19, 2025
- Represents
- NIKENYE GREENE
Adoptions from the Heart Adoption Services Class Action
A proposed class action against Adoptions from the Heart, Inc., apparently concerning a contract dispute related to adoption services. The available docket text reveals only that the defendant's motion to dismiss was denied; the specific allegations are not detailed in the provided entries. Because the case is docketed as a class action and involves a contract with an adoption agency, it appears to potentially affect individuals who contracted for adoption services.
- Filed
- February 24, 2025
- Represents
- ERIK LASALLE
Hershey Chocolate Fraud Class Action
A proposed class action against The Hershey Company, apparently concerning fraud allegations related to its chocolate products. The case has been consolidated with other similar cases under In re Hershey Chocolate Litigation. The allegations are unproven.
- Filed
- December 24, 2024
- Represents
- Bernadette Beekman
True World Holdings Class Action
A proposed class action against True World Holdings, LLC. The docket text does not detail the specific allegations, but it indicates the case involves personal property claims and has reached the preliminary settlement approval stage. These are allegations and not proven facts.
- Filed
- December 5, 2024
- Represents
- PATRICK BYRD
Hershey Chocolate Class Action
A proposed class action against The Hershey Company, apparently alleging fraud in connection with chocolate products. The docket indicates the plaintiffs are individuals who have filed notices of supplemental authority, and the defendant has filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.
- Filed
- October 29, 2024
- Represents
- Bernadette Beekman
Industrial Scientific Fraud Class Action
The docket shows a class action complaint was filed against Industrial Scientific Corporation, with the nature of suit designated as 'Other Fraud.' The specific allegations are not detailed in the available docket entries, but the case appears to be a proposed class action alleging fraudulent conduct. The plaintiff subsequently filed a notice of voluntary dismissal without prejudice.
- Filed
- October 14, 2024
- Represents
- JENNIFER NELSON
Siegfried's Basement Personal Property Class Action
A proposed class action against Siegfried's Basement LLC, apparently concerning personal property claims. The case is filed in the District of New Jersey, with the nature of suit listed as personal property other. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.
- Filed
- September 25, 2024
- Represents
- JASON PONTILLO
Gerber Products Antitrust Class Action
A proposed class action against Gerber Products Company, apparently concerning federal antitrust violations. The nature of suit is listed as Anti-Trust, but the docket text is unavailable, so the specific conduct alleged cannot be described. The allegations are not proven.
- Filed
- September 24, 2024
- Represents
- Thomas Conry, Brittany Cameron, Kelsey Daker, Kathryn Follett, Christina Hall, Danielle Harris, Carey LaVallee, Amy Moore, Ashley Orozco, Jessica Patrich, Hailey Ronayne, Nicole Satterly, Sydney Segretto, Robyn Sussman, Laila Volle, Samantha Zomer
Hafetz Data Settlement
Hafetz discovered a cybersecurity incident in October 2023 in which an unauthorized third party may have accessed certain Hafetz email accounts containing names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account information, and insurance benefit information. Hafetz denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle the class action lawsuit.
- Settlement fund
- $505,000
- Claim deadline
- January 22, 2025
- Represents
- EUGENE WENDELKEN
Cencora/The Lash Group Data Security Incident Settlement
On February 27, 2024, Cencora disclosed that its information systems had been improperly accessed by unknown parties. The data breach exposed Personal Information including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, health and insurance information, financial account information, and other sensitive data. Cencora has agreed to pay $40,000,000 and implement enhanced data and information security measures to resolve claims arising from this incident.
- Settlement fund
- $40M
- Claim deadline
- January 19, 2026
- Represents
- KELVIN JAMES
Portside Towers Tenant Class Action
A tenant association has filed a proposed class action against The Towers at Portside Urban Renewal Company, LLC. The complaint appears to involve claims by tenants at the Portside Towers West property, though the specific allegations are not detailed in the available docket text. The case is categorized as an 'Other Statutory Action,' and the allegations have not yet been proven.
- Filed
- July 2, 2024
- Represents
- PORTSIDE TOWERS WEST TENANT ASSOCIATION, PORTSIDE TOWERS EAST TENANT ASSOCIATION, KEVIN WELLER, JESSICA BRANN, MICHELE HIRSCH, JOEL ROTHFUS
Mead Johnson Nutrition Product Liability Class Action
A proposed class action against Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, apparently concerning alleged personal injuries from a nutrition product. The case is filed as a personal injury product liability matter. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.
- Filed
- June 13, 2024
- Represents
- Dominique Lopez
Delphinus Data Incident Settlement
Delphinus Engineering's computer systems experienced unauthorized access in October 2023, which may have compromised the private information of settlement class members. The settlement was filed as a class action lawsuit in April 2024. The defendant admits no wrongdoing.
- Settlement fund
- $350,000
- Claim deadline
- July 6, 2026
- Represents
- JASON WILSTERMAN
Comcast Data Breach Settlement
In October 2023, a third-party gained unauthorized access to Comcast customers' personal information in a cybersecurity incident. Comcast denies that it engaged in any wrongdoing or violated any law.
- Settlement fund
- $117.5M
- Claim deadline
- September 14, 2026
- Represents
- RALF WERNER
Local TV Advertising Settlement
Plaintiffs claimed that broadcaster defendants engaged in a conspiracy to fix, raise, maintain, or stabilize the price levels of broadcast television spot advertising, and that sales rep firms and other entities facilitated communication between them. As a result, plaintiffs allegedly paid artificially inflated prices. The settling defendants deny all wrongdoing but have agreed to settle to avoid the cost and inconvenience of further litigation.
- Settlement fund
- $48M
- Claim deadline
- October 26, 2023
- Represents
- Gibbons Ford, LP
“Recovery” and “exposure” refer to total disclosed settlement funds in associated cases, not money personally won or lost by an attorney. Settlements generally resolve disputed allegations without a finding that either side won. Data comes from public court dockets and may be incomplete.