Judge Matthew W. Brann
Recent News About Judge Matthew W. Brann
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'Class certification is appropriate,' federal judge says in WARN, WPCL case over sudden Wood-Mode closure
WILLIAMSPORT – A lawsuit against a Snyder County custom wood cabinet manufacturer that suddenly shuttered last spring has class certification following a federal judge's decision last month. -
Frat member sued over death at Penn State gets lawsuit dismissed, but case against other moves on
WILLIAMSPORT – Parents who took legal action against a fraternity following their son’s death at a frat house were partially successful in amending their complaint as the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania denied one defendant’s motion to dismiss it but granted another's on Nov. 19. -
Penn State's definition of 'consent' is challenged by student accused of sexual assault
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania State University sophomore is seeking protection in federal court from a suspension handed down after his alleged "pressuring" and "cajoling" of a fellow student into having sex with him was found to amount to sexual assault. -
Wrongful death lawsuit connected to fatal 2016 plane crash apparently settled; Plaintiffs were seeking $5 million
PHILADELPHIA – A wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of a deceased airplane pilot, which suggested negligence and technological failure on the part of the defendants caused the fatal crash, was recently dismissed in federal court. -
Federal judge strikes third complaint against Bucknell University officials, sanctions plaintiff counsel
An attorney for a group of former Bucknell University students suing their alma mater and various school officials and law enforcement officers in federal court has been sanctioned by that same court. -
Judge issues injunction against central Pa. school district allowing middle school girl to wrestle on boys' team
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Judge denies bid by Pa. Wrestling Club to intervene in suit by middle school girl denied spot on team
A federal judge in Harrisburg has denied a bid by the Pennsylvania