In the Court of Common Pleas, Delaware County, Sharon Council-Harris has filed a lawsuit against Yeadon Borough, Rohan K. Hepkins (individually and as Mayor of Yeadon Borough), Latoya Monroe (individually and as President of Yeadon Borough Council), Lianna Roadcloud (individally and as a member of Yeadon Borough Council), and Nicole Beaty (individually and as a member of Yeadon Borough Council). The case ID is not provided in the document. The lawsuit was filed on March 19, 2024.
The plaintiff, represented by Michael J. Needleman from Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP, alleges that the defendants made defamatory statements about her in both public and non-public forums during the years 2021, 2022, and 2023. These statements include accusations of corruption, incompetence, unethical behavior, engagement in extramarital affairs, and making decisions based on personal relationships rather than merits.
Council-Harris further alleges that these defamatory actions were confirmed and ratified by defendant Hepkins. She holds Yeadon Borough liable for the actions of the defendants based on respondeat superior.
The plaintiff seeks judgment in her favor for compensatory damages, interest, attorneys fees and any other relief deemed just by the court for defamation and negligent infliction of emotional distress caused by the defendants' actions.