U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
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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. -
Third Circuit denies appeal of Indian couple claiming discrimination by East Pennsboro Township
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit have upheld a trial court ruling against a Camp Hill couple, who claim the municipality of East Pennsboro discriminated against them based on their ethnicity and religious beliefs. -
Third Circuit: Attorney didn't mislead Asian man into racial discrimination settlement
PHILADELPHIA – On Dec. 1, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a trial court ruling to enforce a settlement between a former Asian employee of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith and the company, in a civil rights discrimination case. -
Third Circuit Appeals Court cites "gist of the action" doctrine in barring case's tort claims
PHILADELPHIA – Per the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, a communications firm’s bid to overturn a trial court’s dismissal of fraud, misrepresentation and civil conspiracy claims against an employee group of its former client has failed. -
Discrimination and retaliation claims against IBEW will not receive new trial
PHILADELPHIA – On Dec. 15, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled to deny a new trial to a woman who filed both federal and state race and gender discrimination claims, plus retaliation claims against her former employer. -
Claim against HP for $700K in sales commissions rejected by Third Circuit
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court has thrown out a breach of contract claim for over $700,000 in alleged unpaid sales commissions from a former Hewlett-Packard (HP) sales operative. -
Third Circuit dismisses corrections officers' lawsuit against Butler County
In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld Butler County’s motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit brought by corrections officers against the county, connected to a dispute on fair overtime compensation. -
Third Circuit: Jury could decide company is liable for temp's discrimination claims
On Nov. 18, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit decided that employers that hire temporary employees from staffing agencies may be held liable for claims made by those employees -
TCPA's statutory damages put Yahoo at risk for $41 million in one man's case
Yahoo could be exposed to more than $41 million in damages in a recently revived lawsuit over nearly 28,000 text messages it sent to one man, and a Philadelphia attorney says the trial court has been left to consider an incredibly important issue to companies. -
CASPA does not cover government projects, says Supreme Court
On June 15, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) did not extend to government projects. -
Federal judge: Tinicum Township police officer used excessive force
A federal judge has ruled a Tinicum Township police officer used excessive force when arresting a fleeing motorcyclist in 2012 and is not entitled to qualified immunity.