Centre County Court of Common Pleas
Recent News About Centre County Court of Common Pleas
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In wake of settlement, federal judge dismisses excessive force suit against officers at SCI-Rockview
WILLIAMSPORT – After a settlement was completed in excessive force litigation brought by a prisoner currently in state custody against a number of corrections officials at SCI-Rockview, a federal judge ordered the case dismissed without prejudice. -
Inmate's excessive force litigation against SCI-Rockview officers results in settlement
WILLIAMSPORT – A settlement has been reached in excessive force litigation brought by a prisoner currently in state custody against a number of corrections officials at SCI-Rockview. -
Federal court retains suit alleging gymnastics counselor sexually abused plaintiffs' child
WILLIAMSPORT – A lawsuit which alleged that a gymnastics camp counselor sexually abused the plaintiffs’ child and that the facility staff threatened the child and failed to report the abuse as required by law, will remain in a federal court. -
Video evidence clears two SCI-Rockview officers from inmate's excessive force lawsuit
WILLIAMSPORT – Two corrections officials at SCI-Rockview have been dismissed from an excessive force lawsuit brought a prisoner currently in state custody, finding after viewing video evidence that they did not use force that was alleged at the time. -
Federal judge stops former Penn State University athletic trainer’s breach of contract suit
HARRISBURG – A federal judge has dismissed litigation from a former athletic trainer at Penn State University with prejudice, finding that the doctrine of res judicata barred the plaintiff’s case. -
Third Circuit tells serial litigant he cannot sue U.S. Marine Corps for not letting him enlist
PHILADELPHIA – Due to the governmental policy of sovereign immunity from lawsuit, a federal appellate court ruled that a serial litigant is not permitted to initiate and proceed with legal action against the U.S. Marine Corps. -
Consumer sues utility service providers for alleged telephone harassment
HARRISBURG — A consumer is suing Titan Gas and Power, citing alleged unfair trade practices. -
Man seeks $92K from telemarketer over calls
WILLIAMSPORT — A man is suing Recovery DME Inc., Nicolas Zeb Izatt, and Rebekkah Joy Thomas, telemarketers, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
Supreme court nominee withdraws amid release of racially insensitive emails
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court bench will remain at five judges for the -
Wolf announces interim Supreme Court picks
HARRISBURG - Voters will receive their chance to pick from a loaded ballot of -
Judge needs more information to decide where Penn State president's defamation case belongs
Lawyers representing former Penn State President Graham Spanier have until Oct. 31 to complete the discovery phase over the question of whether or not the defamation case against Louis Freeh, who led the third party investigation into the school's handling of sexual abuse accusations against former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, belongs in federal court. -
Lawyer asks to stay defamation suit against Louis Freeh pending resolution of Graham Spanier's criminal case
A lawyer for Graham Spanier has asked a court to put on hold the former -
Sandusky conviction appeal gets underway; Scandal-prompted litigation progresses
A defense attorney representing convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky -
Oral argument in Paterno case against NCAA scheduled for late October
The first round of oral arguments has been scheduled in the case involving -
Legal bills for Corbett's failed antitrust suit against NCAA reported to be $383K and counting
The antitrust lawsuit that Gov. Tom Corbett had filed against the NCAA relating to the -
Former Penn State pres. plans to file defamation suit against Louis Freeh
Attorneys for former Pennsylvania State University President Graham Spanier have filed -
Senior Potter Co. judge appointed to oversee Paterno suit against NCAA
The state Supreme Court has appointed a retired judge from north-central Pennsylvania -
Corbett responds to NCAA suit dismissal; Paterno complaint presses forward
Responding to a federal judge’s decision to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed against the -
Penn State sues Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association Insurance Co. over coverage denial
Pennsylvania State University has filed a breach of contract suit against its longtime -
Pa. Superior Court panel affirms Philly judge's decision to coordinate and transfer Penn State's suit with insurer to Phila.
A three-judge state Superior Court panel has affirmed a decision by a Philadelphia judge