U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
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Federal appeals court dismisses salary dispute suit involving UPS, Teamsters Union
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled in accordance with a trial court in dismissing an employee pension plan litigation initiated against United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (Teamsters). -
Yahoo looking for summary judgment in text messages alert case
PHILADELPHIA – Yahoo is seeking summary judgment in the case of a man who sued it for receiving tens of thousands of text message alerts. -
Federal court partially dismisses impropriety claims against Kia dealership, class status in question
PHILADELPHIA – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has dismissed one part of the claims related to a putative class action suit against a local retail automobile dealership. -
Arbitration results for late musicians' song catalog will not be vacated
PHILADELPHIA – Per the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the arbitration results surrounding the song catalog of two late Philadelphia musicians will not be vacated. -
Third Circuit says District Court judge does not need to recuse himself
PHILADELPHIA – On Tuesday, a federal appeals court denied an emergency application for a writ of mandamus to a pair of civil case defendants, who were seeking the writ to ensure the recusal of the judge assigned to their case. -
Third Circuit Court admits 'frustration' in denying appeal of wrongly arrested man
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court upheld a trial court decision which granted summary judgment to a Philadelphia police officer, against a man who felt he had been wrongly arrested and imprisoned. -
Former Pa. congressional candidate allowed to proceed in forma pauperis with civil suit
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently affirmed a pair of trial court decisions, in the case of a former Pennsylvania congressional candidate suing a local newspaper organization and political group members. -
Federal appeals court denies new civil trial to South Philly man
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has affirmed a trial court ruling which granted summary judgment to a group of law enforcement and corrections officials, simultaneously denying a South Philadelphia man a new trial. -
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. -
Couple's suit against tax accountant dismissed by federal appeals court
A married couple who felt their accountant was negligent for not informing them of improper accounting practices conducted by relatives and business associates has had their case dismissed by a federal appeals court. -
Third Circuit says city, law and justice officials did not abuse discretion
According to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the City of Philadelphia and various judicial and law enforcement officials did not act improperly during a Philadelphia man’s 2005 state court criminal case. -
Federal appeals court dismisses Conewago police chief's civil rights suit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has upheld a trial court decision which dismissed a civil rights complaint filed by a Pennsylvania police chief against his town’s Board of Supervisors. -
Third Circuit upholds dismissal of discrimination suit against Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank
On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a trial court’s dismissal of a discrimination lawsuit filed by a military veteran and business owner against the small business banking departments of two major national banks. -
Third Circuit affirms dismissal of conspiracy claim against judge and fellow defendants
Third Circuit affirms dismissal of conspiracy claim against judge and fellow defendants -
Couple won't receive underinsured motorist coverage from Allstate, Third Circuit says
PHILADELPHIA – A couple who initially waived underinsured motorist coverage from their insurance provider, then later sought to obtain the coverage after an auto accident, will again not be able to compel the company to provide that coverage. -
Appeals court upholds summary judgment against ex-Pfizer employees seeking severance benefits
After a federal district court denied class certification to a group of former Pfizer employees seeking severance benefits, the U.S Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has now concurred with the trial court ruling granting summary judgment. -
Contempt hearing in case pitting U.S. order against $66M Liberian judgment delayed
A contempt hearing surrounding a number of parties funding the pursuit of a Liberian multimillion-dollar insurance verdict that a U.S. judge says violates a federal court injunction has been continued. -
Third Circuit Court dismisses civil rights suit against City of Wilkes-Barre, borough employees
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court affirmed the dismissal of a multi-million dollar civil rights lawsuit filed against the City of Wilkes-Barre, the Wilkes-Barre Police Department and several of its officers and building inspectors. -
GlaxoSmithKline granted summary judgment against suit alleging thalidomide birth defects
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has upheld a trial court ruling granting summary judgment against a woman who filed suit charging her birth defects were caused by thalidomide. -
Third Circuit Court rules Philly woman ineligible for deceased son's life insurance benefits
PHILADELPHIA – On Dec. 23, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld a trial court ruling both denying life insurance benefits to the mother of a deceased Philadelphia man, and the ability to further amend her claim.