Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Mount Vernon Arrest, Rejects Claims Against City and County

White Plains, NY — A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by a Mount Vernon man who claimed he was wrongly arrested and mistreated by police and county agencies,…

Federal Judge Dismisses Civil Rights Lawsuit Over West Orange Restraining Order Case

Newark, NJ — A federal judge on Friday dismissed a multi-count civil rights lawsuit tied to a 2020 domestic violence restraining order case in West Orange, ending the claims against state officials,…

Judge dismisses Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn’s real estate commission lawsuit against agent, brokerage

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A lawsuit filed by Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn over disputed real estate referral commissions was dismissed with prejudice in Ocean County, ending a contract case she brought against…

Federal judge dismisses wide-ranging civil rights lawsuit against NYPD, city

Court throws out claims tied to 2020 arrest and hospital transport incident New York, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a sprawling civil rights lawsuit filed against the City of New…

Federal judge dismisses Jehovah’s Witnesses tax dispute against Gloucester Township

Gloucester Township wins dismissal in federal tax-exemption lawsuit by Jehovah’s Witnesses Gloucester Township, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses challenging a…

New Jersey appeals court upholds handgun permit law, reverses dismissal in Glover case

A published appellate ruling reaffirms New Jersey’s gun permitting requirements while allowing prosecution of an under-21 possession charge. Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey appellate court has upheld key provisions of the…

Philadelphia fire lawsuit dismissed against city over lack of specific policy claims

A federal judge rules plaintiffs failed to meet legal standard for municipal liability. Philadelphia, PA – A federal judge has dismissed the remaining claim against the City of Philadelphia in a lawsuit…

Federal judge dismisses Philadelphia from lawsuit over deadly PHA apartment fire

A ruling this week ended the last remaining claim against the City of Philadelphia in litigation tied to a fire that killed 12 people in a public housing building. Philadelphia, PA –…

Muslim prayer lawsuit against Trenton schools dismissed on constutional grounds

A federal court ruled a parent failed to show that Trenton school officials violated his constitutional rights after denying a request for weekly early dismissal for religious services. Trenton, NJ – A…

NJ Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Recording Artist Alleging Abuse by Label Executive

A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by a New Jersey recording artist against a music label and its executive but allowed the plaintiff the chance to refile. Newark, NJ – A…

NYC Department of Education Wins Federal Court Dismissal in Special Education Lawsuit

A Manhattan federal judge ruled that a parent’s challenge to a state education review decision cannot proceed, dismissing the case against the New York City Department of Education. Manhattan, NY – A…

Federal judge partially grants Subaru owners’ motion in warranty lawsuit

Court allows some claims over Subaru’s outdated telematics systems to proceed while others remain dismissed Camden, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled that a proposed class action lawsuit…

Former City Council candidate’s lawsuit against NYC Campaign Finance Board dismissed

Victor Jordan alleged retaliation and constitutional violations over 2017 campaign dispute BROOKLYN, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Victor Jordan, a former New York City Council candidate,…

Teacher’s discrimination lawsuit against NYC Department of Education and teachers union dismissed

Former Erasmus Hall math teacher claimed decades of racial bias, retaliation, and rights violations BROOKLYN, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a sprawling lawsuit filed by Victor Jordan, a former New…

Newark federal judge sides with insurers, dismisses Hair Zone’s coverage lawsuit over defective hair products

Court rules Hartford and Travelers not liable under policy exclusions for company’s product damage claims NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Hair Zone Inc., which does…

Judge dismisses inmate’s privacy lawsuit against T-Mobile over phone record access

NEWARK, NJ – A New Jersey federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a state prisoner who accused T-Mobile USA, Inc. of illegally sharing his cell phone data with law enforcement…

Judge rejects GEICO’s bid to dismiss Capricorn Management Systems case

Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge in the Eastern District of New York has denied a motion by Government Employees Insurance Co. (GEICO) to dismiss a long-running contract dispute with Capricorn Management…

Judge refuses to dismiss inmate’s mental health lawsuit against Salem County

Camden, NJ – A federal judge has denied motions to dismiss a civil rights lawsuit filed by Christie Figuracion, a pretrial detainee who claims she was catastrophically injured after officials at Salem…

Judge dismisses claims against Washington Township officer, department in Bangor police excessive force case

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – A federal judge has dismissed all claims against the Washington Township Police Department and one of its officers in a civil rights lawsuit stemming from a violent July 2023…

Federal judge dismisses Smithtown man’s bid to expunge decades-old bribery conviction

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a petition by a Long Island man seeking to erase his 30-year-old federal bribery conviction, ruling that the court lacks jurisdiction to grant…

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