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Fired LGBTQ teacher appeals case against School District of Philadelphia to Third Circuit
PHILADELPHIA – A former teacher and member of the LGBTQ community, who claimed she faced discrimination and retaliation by the School District of Philadelphia before being fired and lost her case through summary judgment dismissal, has appealed that decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. -
School District of Philadelphia wins summary judgment, in fired LGBTQ teacher's discrimination case
PHILADELPHIA – The School District of Philadelphia has won summary judgment dismissal in a lawsuit brought by a former teacher and member of the LGBTQ community who claimed she faced discrimination and retaliation by the District before being fired. -
Plaintiffs who alleged racist school admissions policies in Philly, appeal denial of injunction to Third Circuit
PHILADELPHIA – A group of plaintiffs has appealed the denial of a preliminary injunction in their class action litigation, which claimed their children were denied admission to criteria-based schools due to the District’s discriminatory policies centered on race, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. -
Parents suing Phila. Schools over allegedly racist admissions policies, now seek injunction
PHILADELPHIA – A trio of Philadelphia parents who brought a class action lawsuit against the School District of Philadelphia and numerous officials in its employ, charging that their children were denied admission to criteria-based schools due to the District’s allegedly discriminatory policies centered on race, are now seeking an injunction to prevent such policies from continuing to be enforced. -
Parents sue Phila. School District, allege racist admissions policies for special schools
PHILADELPHIA – A trio of Philadelphia parents have brought a class action lawsuit against the School District of Philadelphia and numerous officials in its employ, charging that their children were denied admission to criteria-based schools due to the District’s allegedly discriminatory policies centered on race. -
Black LGBTQ teacher sues Philadelphia schools
PHILADELPHIA — A Black LGBTQ teacher with the School District of Philadelphia alleges she faced discrimination and retaliation. -
Broad Street Brief: Mayor Kenney’s Proposed Budget, In Brief
Broad Street Brief: Mayor Kenney’s Proposed Budget, In Brief. -
Parents of boy allegedly poisoned at his Philly school petition for $265K settlement
PHILADELPHIA – A proposed settlement of $265,000 is on the table in litigation from the parents of a Philadelphia child who allegedly suffered from toxic lead exposure at his local elementary school against the school district, which alleged state-created danger and negligence claims. -
Former School District of Philadelphia worker alleges age discrimination, retaliation
PHILADELPHIA — A woman claims she was terminated and suffered age discrimination while working for the School District of Philadelphia. -
Federal judge remands bid battle between education group and School District of Philadelphia to state court
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has remanded a lawsuit between a disappointed bidder on a request for proposal agreement and the School District of Philadelphia to state court, rejecting the plaintiffs' federal constitutional arguments. -
School District of Philadelphia argues teachers union oversteps its authority in its asbestos lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – The School District of Philadelphia believes that a lawsuit filed against it by the city’s public school teachers union alleging it mishandled reports of asbestos in its school buildings is an overstep of authority, and should be dismissed with prejudice. -
Teachers union takes to court to fight Philadelphia School District over asbestos in classrooms
PHILADELPHIA – The union representing Philadelphia’s public school teachers has filed a lawsuit against the city’s school district, alleging its improper handling of asbestos contamination in its school buildings has put 125,000 students and 13,000 staff members at risk for serious health issues -
Mom sues School District of Philadelphia, says it ignored daughter's serious sexual harassment, bullying claims
The School District of Philadelphia is up against a sexual harassment case after a parent accused it of ignoring extensive and serious claims of her daughter suffering sexual abuse and bullying. -
Appeals court affirms firing of Philadelphia school worker
HARRISBURG — The Commonwealth Court on June 25 upheld the firing of a Philadelphia school employee. -
Lawsuit: Student had head slammed into desk and was stuffed in a locker at John F. McCloskey School
PHILADELPHIA — A student's mother is suing The School District of Philadelphia, a government entity, citing alleged breach of duty and negligence. -
Philadelphia School District sued for alleged discrimination against disabled student
PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia is being sued for allegedly violating the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. -
Philadelphia School District must adhere to terms of arbitration win for teachers union, court rules
HARRISBURG — The state Commonwealth Court has affirmed a trial court’s ruling to uphold an arbitration decision awarded to the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. -
Philadelphia School District files appeal in case of W.C. Bryant sixth-grader who died of asthma attack
PHILADELPHIA — Defendants in the wrongful death lawsuit of a sixth-grade student with asthma have appealed the denial of judgment on some of the plaintiffs' claims. -
Philadelphia teacher's reinstatement serves as reminder for schools to follow termination laws
PHILADELPHIA – A recent Commonwealth Court ruling that reinstated a Philadelphia teacher stands as a clear reminder to school districts of the importance of following the proper employee termination laws and procedures. -
School District of Philadelphia sued by former employee over discrimination claims
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia English teacher with medical conditions is suing his former school district alleging discrimination.