Judge Cynthia M. Rufe
Recent News About Judge Cynthia M. Rufe
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Summary judgment granted to debt collectors who abided by Fair Credit Reporting Act
PHILADELPHIA – A judge has granted a motion for summary judgment filed by a consulting company which accessed a plaintiff’s credit report, in order to collect on a debt owed by that same plaintiff in the instant case. -
Federal court rules statute of limitations may bar cardiovascular injury claims against GlaxoSmithKline
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge ruled the claims of a man who allegedly suffered cardiovascular injuries from taking a diabetic drug have the opportunity to be barred by a three-year statute of limitations. -
U.S. Attorney says review of Philadelphia restaurants netted positive results
PHILADELPHIA – Earlier this year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania decided to find out if people with disabilities could enjoy popular and often frequented restaurants in Philadelphia as readily as patrons with no disabilities. -
District Court rejects breach of contract, due process violations claims against Montgomery County Community College
PHILADELPHIA – Per a recent federal court opinion, a former student of Montgomery County Community College brought charges of breach of contract, and procedural and substantive due process against the college unsuccessfully. -
Federal judge says valid questions of fact raised in wrongful termination case against elevator company
A pair of former mechanics from Otis Elevator Company will have their claims of age and gender discrimination resulting in alleged unlawful termination proceed, after a federal court found a “genuine issue of material fact” as to their claims. -
Elder care facility wins dismissal of ADA and PHRA discrimination claims
A Newtown Square continuing care facility has won its motion for a partial dismissal of a plaintiff’s discrimination claims under both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA). -
Philly fire captain not retaliated or discriminated against, federal court says
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has ruled a city Fire Captain was not denied a promotion to Fire Battalion Chief due to retaliation for filing an earlier lawsuit and grievance, or for racial discrimination. -
Federal judge rules Fire Battalion Chief candidate not discriminated against
PHILADELPHIA – A federal court has determined a Fire Captain and former candidate for a Fire Battalion Chief position in the Philadelphia Fire Department was not the target of discrimination. -
Overtime compensation suit against WHYY will proceed, says federal court
PHILADELPHIA – A federal court has ruled a former employee’s claims of a local radio and broadcast television network not paying her for overtime compensation will proceed. -
Past allegations against SEPTA legal supervisor ruled as time-barred
PHILADELPHIA – A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) trial preparation specialist suing her employer for claims of hostile work environment and retaliation may not introduce evidence predating the suit’s statute of limitations, a federal judge ruled. -
Court dismisses claims of man mistaken for twin during arrest
A federal court has dismissed a man’s claims against the City of Philadelphia for alleged failure to properly train the police officers who arrested him and a corrections officer who imprisoned him, in an apparent case of mistaken identity. -
Mother sues Pfizer alleging that defects in Zoloft harmed her infant
PHILADELPHIA – A mother is suing a pharmaceutical company after delivering a child with birth defects, which she claims are a fault of taking certain drugs while pregnant. -
Judge won't stay insurance dispute while worker's personal injury suit plays out
PHILADELPHIA – On June 9, a federal judge decided against staying an insurance dispute while an underlying personal injury action resolves itself. -
Negligence claim against M&T Bank dismissed in dispute over $425K investment for student housing project
PHILADELPHIA – A federal court judge has granted a M&T Bank’s motion to dismiss negligence claims against it, but retained charges for alleged conversion of a financial instrument and banking violations of the Pennsylvania Commercial Code (PCC). -
City, others not civily liable for eight-year sexual abuse by since-imprisoned former Philly cop
A federal judge has ruled that the City of Philadelphia is not liable for -
Judge admonishes uncle for acting as attorney for nephew in case against City of Phila.
A federal judge has overruled a plaintiff’s objection in his civil rights case -
Judge dismisses some defendants from suit by cop who alleges firing was due to disapproval of interracial marriage
A federal judge in Philadelphia overseeing a suit by a fired Delaware -
Judge schedules status conference in Avandia MDL
The federal judge who is overseeing the Avandia Marketing, Sales Practices -
Effexor products liability MDL created, transferred to Rufe in Eastern District of Pa.
The federal judge in Philadelphia who currently presides over the Zoloft products -
Judge rules dismissal premature in NAACP airport advertising case, allows suit over billboard refusal to proceed
The City of Philadelphia has lost its bid to dismiss a federal complaint by the NAACP