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Psychologist's most recent litigation seeking license reinstatement deemed 'meritless'
A federal appeals court determined Tuesday that a psychologist who continues to fight for the reinstatement of his license to practice medicine brought forth “meritless” litigation. -
Summary judgment granted to Harrah's, Pennsylvania state troopers in civil rights case
PHILADELPHIA – On Monday, a Bala Cynwyd man lost a case of alleged civil rights violations he filed against Harrah’s Philadelphia and two Pennsylvania State Police officers in federal court, through a pair of summary judgment orders levied against him. -
Third Circuit dismisses racial discrimination claims from former Pa. state trooper
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld a trial court judgment dismissing an African-American trooper’s claims of racial discrimination against the Pennsylvania State Police. -
State Police face lawsuit over arrest following shooting of two troopers
HARRISBURG – A Clarks Summit man is alleging unlawful seizure, wrongful arrest and false imprisonment against the Pennsylvania State Police. -
Federal court relieves itself of claim jurisdiction in mistaken identity arrest case
PHILADELPHIA – A federal court has dismissed its claims on a law enforcement civil rights case, thereby leaving them with no jurisdiction over the remainder of the matter. -
Assaulted plaintiff not deprived of constitutional rights, Third Circuit says
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a Sterling Township man who claims he was assaulted by a defendant and later deprived of his constitutional rights by a separate defendant, a Pennsylvania State Trooper remains dismissed, says a federal appeals court. -
Pa. AG: Investigations into insurance fraud leads to charges against 8
Attorney General Kathleen Kane says insurance fraud is "one of the most costly crimes" in the nation. -
Malicious prosecution, retaliation claims against officer, US Airways supervisor dismissed
On Monday, a federal judge partially dismissed claims of malicious prosecution and First Amendment retaliation brought against a Pennsylvania State Police officer and a shift manager for US Airways. Judge Mark A. -
Malicious prosecution, retaliation claims against officer, US Airways supervisor dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – On Monday, a federal judge partially dismissed claims of malicious prosecution and First Amendment retaliation brought against a Pennsylvania State Police officer and a shift manager for US Airways. -
Tractor-trailer owner sues towing outfit for return of property
A corporation brought allegations against a trucking firm requesting replevin for property allegedly seized in 2015. New Prime Inc. d/b/a Prime Inc. of Springfield, Missouri sued Act Truck & Trailer Inc. headquartered in Wilkes-Barre in the U.S. -
Judge dismisses poker player's claims against state troopers over incident at Harrah's Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – A Bala Cynwyd man’s motion for reconsideration in a case of alleged civil rights violations against Harrah’s Philadelphia and two Pennsylvania State Police officers was denied in federal court recently. -
Two Philadelphia lawmakers charged with bribery
Two Philadelphia-based state representatives have been charged by District Attorney Seth -
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 -
Ex-Pa. judge charged for obstruction, perjury in ticket-fixing investigation
A former Fayette County, Pa., judge faces criminal charges after a grand jury investigated claims that he allegedly dismissed a case against a now-convicted drunk driver for improper reasons, according to an announcement by state Attorney General Kathleen Kane. -
Philadelphia man involved in deadly car accident sues media outlets claiming defamation
Various national and local media outlets have been sued for defamation in the U.S. District -
Male employee claims gender discrimination cost his job at Philadelphia pharmacy
A former pharmacy technician has filed a federal lawsuit at the U.S. District Court for the -
Pa. Chief Justice Castille joins national workgroup on videoconferencing technology
The chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court was invited this week -
State Rep. J.P. Miranda, Philly Democrat, and sister charged with 'ghost employee' conspiracy
A state lawmaker from Philadelphia has been charged with conflict of -
Pa. trooper dismissed from case brought by mother of suicide victim
A judge has dismissed a federal civil rights and wrongful death claim -
Pa. Supreme Court, in overturning Commonwealth Court ruling, awards disability benefits to psychologically traumatized state trooper
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently overturned a ruling by a lower