U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
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Plaintiff unable to prove causation without expert testimony, Third Circuit says
PHILADELPHIA – A woman’s negligence lawsuit against Ross Stores of Pennsylvania has now twice found itself on the losing end of a summary judgment motion in federal court. -
Checker Cab Philadelphia denied preliminary injunction versus Uber
PHILADELPHIA – On March 10, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit determined a federal court did not err in denying a motion for a preliminary injunction to Checker Cab Philadelphia, Inc., in its lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc. -
Third Circuit says unaccepted settlement offer has no force in potential class action
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court has thrown out a motion to dismiss in a potential class action lawsuit involving a Brooklyn physician and the Swiftwater-based vaccination division of the Sanofi pharmaceutical company. -
Insurance indemnity case not going back to state court
PHILADELPHIA – An insurance indemnity case is not headed back to state court, per the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. -
School District of Philadelphia still required to pay attorneys fees, Third Circuit says
PHILADELPHIA – The financial condition of the School District of Philadelphia, among other reasons, was not enough to convince the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to overturn an award of attorneys fees issued by a trial court in an administrative due process action. -
Third Circuit: Washington Crossing Inn did not fire former banquet manager for age discrimination
PHILADELPHIA – A former banquet manager at the Washington Crossing Inn has not overcome a prior ruling of summary judgment made in favor of her prior employer, a federal appeals court declared. -
Federal appeals court rules Zurich must provide up to $1 million in uninsured motorist coverage
PHILADELPHIA – An insurance company is still liable for a payout of up to $1 million in uninsured motorist coverage, to a man who suffered injuries in a vehicle accident two and a half years ago. -
Third Circuit rules district court clerk permitted to enter judgment in harassment action
PHILADELPHIA – Last Wednesday, the U.S. the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a District Court ruling allowing its clerk to enter judgment in a sexual harassment action against a Pennsylvania university. -
Third Circuit labels Philly man's lawsuit as 'frivolous'
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court has determined an area’s man civil rights lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia and a variety of state and federal judges and other government entities and individuals is “frivolous” and subject to dismissal. -
Lockheed Martin granted summary judgment in employment discrimination action
A federal appeals court has upheld an order of summary judgment for Lockheed Martin in the case of a former employee who filed suit against the aerospace and defense contractor for employment discrimination and retaliation. -
Philly firefighter's libel suit against New York Daily News granted rehearing in Third Circuit Court
PHILADELPHIA – The matter of a libel lawsuit brought by a Philadelphia firefighter against the New York Daily News, dismissed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit early last month, will be reheard by the panel of judges who decided the case. -
Statute of limitations bars FDCPA-related complaint against N.J. law firms
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has ruled a plaintiff missed the statute of limitations associated with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) in filing a lawsuit against Roseland, N.J., law firms and an attorney. -
Federal judge rules Fire Battalion Chief candidate not discriminated against
PHILADELPHIA – A federal court has determined a Fire Captain and former candidate for a Fire Battalion Chief position in the Philadelphia Fire Department was not the target of discrimination. -
Colwyn man did not prove fraud claims against PECO, Third Circuit says
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court has affirmed a District Court ruling dismissing a Colwyn man’s complaint against PECO Energy Company, a PECO Bankruptcy Department attorney and a trustee from U.S. Bankruptcy Court. -
President Obama nominates Rebecca Ross Haywood to serve on Third Circuit Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has nominated a member of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Western Pennsylvania to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. -
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. -
Federal appeals court rejects breach of contract and bad faith claims against USLI
PHILADELPHIA – Ruling in line with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, a federal appeals court has determined United States Liability Insurance Company & Group (USLI) had no duty to defend or indemnify Adam Hammond, and rejected Hammond’s claims of breach of contract and bad faith. -
Lack of jurisdiction causes dismissal of lawsuit against preschool daycare
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court has dismissed a personal injury action against a preschool learning center for a lack of jurisdiction. -
Third Circuit cites Rooker-Feldman doctrine in barring state court judgment appeal
PHILADELPHIA – One party’s attempt to appeal the dismissal of a complaint challenging judgment levied against him in a state court mortgage foreclosure action is barred by the Rooker-Feldman doctrine. -
State Farm did not act in bad faith when handling couple's underinsured motorist claim
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has turned away a couple’s argument that State Farm Mutual Insurance Company acted in bad faith in handling their claim for underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits.