Borough of Boyertown
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Federal judge throws out former teacher's sex discrimination and retaliation suit against Boyertown schools
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge granted a motion for dismissal filed on behalf of Boyertown Area School District, against a lawsuit filed by a teacher who claimed she faced both sex discrimination and retaliation in the course of her work. -
Judge dismisses suit from young gun owners and firearms rights groups, finds claims have no connection to Second Amendment
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has dismissed with prejudice litigation from a trio of young gun owners and a pair of non-profit firearms rights organizations who argued state laws violated their Second Amendment rights, finding that the argument fell outside the auspices of the U.S. Constitution. -
Pa. police commissioner denies state law violates Second Amendment
PITTSBURGH – The Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police is seeking to dismiss litigation from a trio of young gun owners and a pair of non-profit firearms rights organizations arguing state laws have violated their Second Amendment rights, for failure to state a claim. -
Young gun owners and firearms rights groups say Pa. laws violate Second Amendment rights
PITTSBURGH – A trio of young gun owners along with a pair of non-profit firearms rights organizations are suing the Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner, because they argue state laws are violating their constitutional rights and preventing them from carrying and transporting firearms. -
In case of 8-year-old transgender student, Pennsylvania school district to pay $100K and change bathroom policy
SCRANTON – At a Minersville Area School District Board of Education meeting on Jan. 22, it was announced that the district has settled with the family of a transgender, 8 year-old child, who was allegedly prevented from using the women’s bathroom on school field trips. -
Boyertown School District's transgender restroom policy will stand after denial from SCOTUS
PHILADELPHIA – On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to the Boyertown Area School District’s policy of allowing transgender students to use the restroom facilities corresponding to their gender identity. -
COZEN O'CONNOR: Cozen O’Connor Welcomes Kelly T. Kindig, the Latest Addition to its Fast-Growing Labor & Employment Practice
Cozen O’Connor today welcomed Kelly T. Kindig — a litigator who represents public and private employers in a broad range of employment-related disputes, including cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation — to its nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice. -
Third Circuit once again upholds Boyertown school district's transgender student restroom policy
PHILADELPHIA – For the second time, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled it will not stop a policy allowing transgender students in Boyertown schools to use the restroom facilities corresponding to their gender identity, a decision that could potentially send the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Third Circuit says Boyertown's transgender students can use restrooms corresponding to gender identity
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate court recently ruled that transgender students in Boyertown schools may continue to use the restroom facilities corresponding to their gender identity, marking a key victory for the LGBT advocacy community and a defeat for their ideological opponents. -
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles taken to court by owner of defective Dodge Ram
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff alleges Fiat Chrysler Automobiles violated federal and state commerce laws when it sold him a new Dodge Ram truck which was not repaired after four tries. -
Woman says nonprofit committed disability discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — An accountant is suing Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a nonprofit organization, citing alleged disability discrimination and hostile work environment. -
Woman claims she was demoted after reporting restroom camera at work
PHILADELPHIA – A Boyertown woman is suing her employer alleging that she was demoted because of reporting sexual harassment at her workplace. -
Mistaken identity by Walmart security leads to wrongful arrest and prosecution, suit claims
A seemingly routine phone call to clear up a case of mistaken identity unexpectedly led to