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Recent News About Philadelphia Police Department
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25-year Philadelphia corrections officer sues over alleged retaliation
PHILADELPHIA – A 25-year veteran correctional officer with the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) alleges she suffered retaliation and harassment from her superiors. -
Philadelphia attorney/inspector files defamation suit over Facebook comment
PHILADELPHIA – An attorney and inspector with the city of Philadelphia Police Department whose Facebook comment was included in an activist group's social media database and labeled as endorsing "violence, racism and bigotry" is suing a California woman, the nonprofit associated with the database and others. -
Some defendants dismissed from lawsuit where woman alleged sexual assault near XFinity Live & Citizens Bank Park
PHILADELPHIA – Some of the defendants named in a lawsuit in which a woman claimed to have been sexually assaulted in a parking lot next to the XFinity Live entertainment complex and Citizens Bank Park have been dismissed from the suit without prejudice. -
Oct. 4: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Oct. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Oct. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Oct. 4 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Derrick Jacobs vs Christopher Flacco on Oct. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Derrick Jacobs against Christopher Flacco, City of Philadelphia, Commissioner Christine Coulter, Deputy Commisioner Dennis Wilson and Philadelphia Police Department on Oct. 4. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: U.S. Attorney McSwain Announces Charges as Part of Federal Health Care Fraud Takedown in Northeastern United States
United States Attorney William M. McSwain joined fellow Justice Department officials at a press conference to announce a coordinated health care fraud enforcement action across seven federal districts involving more than $800 million in loss and the distribution of over 3.25 million opioid pills in “pill mill” clinics. -
Court partially dismisses lawsuit over Chinese restaurant dispute that led to fight at customer's home
A stop at a Pennsylvania Chinese restaurant turned into a physical dispute and a tort law claims lawsuit, which was partially dismissed. -
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Ross resigns amid allegations he didn't address harassment, discrimination against female officers
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit brought by two female officers alleging a near decade-long pattern of harassment and discrimination against them from inside the Philadelphia Police Department has led to the resignation of Police Commissioner Richard Ross. -
Philadelphia sued after man shoots neighbors; Lawsuit says officer did not help
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man has filed a suit against the city and other individuals over a 2017 shooting death. -
Stadium defendants to be dismissed from case of alleged sexual assault at NFC Championship
PHILADELPHIA – Some of the defendants named in a lawsuit in which a woman claimed to have been sexually assaulted in a parking lot next to the XFinity Live entertainment complex and Citizens Bank Park are attempting to have themselves dismissed from the suit. -
Not much good news for company blamed for man's post-arrest, opioid-related death
PHILADELPHIA – On June 19, the U.S. District for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania granted in part and denied in part a health group’s motions to exclude expert testimony in a case that involves a man who died from an opioid overdose while in police custody. -
Philadelphia Police Department settles suit with N.J. motorist who claimed unlawful detainment
PHILADELPHIA – Litigation has been settled between a New Jersey motorist who alleged she was unlawfully detained and the Philadelphia Police Department, which was said to have impounded her vehicle in West Philadelphia nearly three years ago. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: U.S. Attorney McSwain Delivers Keynote Address at the FOP Lodge 5 Luncheon Following Living Flame Memorial Service
Thank you, John, for that kind introduction, for your friendship, and for your many years of dedicated leadership of the FOP. -
Dispute between motorist alleging vehicle impound and Philly police headed to arbitration
PHILADELPHIA – Arbitration hearings have been slated between a New Jersey motorist who alleged she was unlawfully detained and the Philadelphia Police Department, who was said to have impounded her vehicle in West Philadelphia more than two years ago. -
Man claims he was falsely arrested, had money stolen by Philadelphia police
PHILADELPHIA — An individual is suing Philadelphia Police Department officers, citing alleged abuse and violation of federal law. -
Dismissal reached in case of plaintiff who claims he was wrongfully detained and arrested at Pep Boys
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a Philadelphia man who alleged he was wrongfully accused of retail theft, unlawfully detained and was the victim of excessive police force at a Pep Boys store in the Port Richmond neighborhood has been dismissed. -
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Philadelphia PD
PHILADELPHIA — Survivors of a man who died during a police investigation are suing the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Police Department officers, citing alleged assault and excessive force. -
False arrest, discrimination lawsuit filed by black man against Philadelphia PD
PHILADELPHIA — An individual is suing the City of Philadelphia Police Department and officers, citing alleged civil conspiracy, false arrest and racial discrimination. -
Philadelphia granted partial summary judgment in employment discrimination case
PHILADELPHIA -- The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has partially granted and partially denied a motion for summary judgment in a race discrimination case against the City of Philadelphia.