Case law

Helwig

District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Jan 15, 2026

To establish a prima facie case of Title VII discrimination, a plaintiff must generally demonstrate that “(1) she is a member of a protected class; (2) she was qualified for the position; (3) she suffered from some form … To establish a prima facie case of retaliation under the FMLA, Helwig must show that “(1) she invoked her right to FMLA-qualifying leave, (2) she suffered an adverse employment decision, and (3) the adverse action

Brown v. Dell

District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2022

qualified immunity applies. … Under the facts as proffered by Brown, where he avers that Dell provided the razor blade and encouraged suicide, any argument that these actions were reasonable and thus insulated from suit by qualified immunity is a

Hale

District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Jan 14, 2026

Clearly, the facts in Carlson bear little resemblance to the facts of the case at bar, thus presenting a new Bivens context. … thus lack subject matter jurisdiction—unless the United States has expressly waived its immunity and consented to be sued.59 Hale has not alleged or shown that the United States has waived its sovereign immunity for

Williams v. Jersey Shore Area School District

District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · May 17, 2023

because the Court concludes that the Amended Complaint fails to state a claim against the Individual Defendants, it declines to address in this opinion Defendants’ assertion that the Individual Defendants are entitled to qualified … immunity.

Scott v. Tonkin

District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Nov 25, 2020

Harris, 401 U.S. 37 (1971), the United States Supreme Court “established a principle of abstention when federal adjudication would disrupt an ongoing state criminal proceeding.” See Yang v. … The Younger requirements are clearly met in the above-captioned case. The criminal proceedings against Plaintiff are still pending.

Zondlo v. Allied Interstate, LLC

290 F. Supp. 3d 296 · District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Feb 12, 2018

Here, according to the defendant, plaintiff clearly wanted to receive these phone calls as she, while represented by counsel and receiving legal advice on her financial issues, was in the process of concocting a TCPA lawsuit … In response to the defendant's standing argument, plaintiff points to several cases, though none binding, in which courts have held that unsolicited contact in itself in the form of phone calls qualifies as a form of concrete

Cooper v. County of York

District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Jan 17, 2024

To establish a prima facie case of disability discrimination, the plaintiff must demonstrate that he “(1) has a disability, (2) is a qualified individual, and (3) has suffered an adverse employment action because of that … Here, Cooper cannot establish a prima facie case of age discrimination, because, as discussed above, he was not qualified for the position of a corrections officer.

Picarella v. Wetzel

District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Dec 16, 2022

As the Commonwealth has not waived its Eleventh Amendment immunity for lawsuits filed in federal court, see 42 PA. CONS. … Picarella’s due process claim arising from the occasional denial of exercise does not constitute a significant or atypical hardship, and, as such, does not qualify for any procedural protections. See Griffin v.

Drayton v. McGinley

District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · May 13, 2025

Here, Drayton’s complaint clearly identifies individuals employed by the DOC, which is a state agency. (Doc. 1). … Title II of the ADA provides that “no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a

Blalock v. Corley

District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Sep 4, 2024

He sought é | transfer to another facility and asked that Corley be removed from his security | position because “the safety of inmates [was] clearly not a priority to him.” (Id. … States may waive this immunity if they choose, but Pennsylvania has explicitly not waived its immunity with respect to claims brought under Section 1983. See 42 PA. COoNs. STAT. ANN. § 8521(b); Downey v. Pa.

R.S.E., Inc. v. Pennsy Supply, Inc.

523 F. Supp. 954 · District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Sep 11, 1981

Horne’s testimony clearly does not support the granting of a judgment n. o. v. on price fixing for plaintiff. … In Story, the Court established that a lesser measure of proof is required to prove the amount of damages, once damage in fact and causation are clearly established.

Thompson v. Smeal

54 F. Supp. 3d 339 · District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Oct 16, 2014

After further discovery, neither party has set forth sufficient evidence to establish judgment as a matter of law. … The number of Christian inmates who would participate in the proposed communal meals is clearly in dispute.

Wiles v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Aug 26, 2021

Moreover, the DOC does not qualify as a “person” amenable to suit pursuant to §1983. See Pettaway v. SCI Albion, 487 F. App’x 766, 768 (3d Cir. 2012) (citing Will, 491 U.S. at 71). … As to the subjective prong, Wiles has not established that Defendants were deliberately indifferent to his health or safety.

Wilkins v. Supt. of SCI-Huntingdon

District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · May 6, 2021

He argues that he is “health compromised” because of his obesity, which “may affect [his] immune system.” (Id.) … Whether Petitioner, however, “would qualify for such a reprieve is unknown.” Id. In the instant case, Petitioner has not sought relief pursuant to 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6502(a).

Bauer v. Bayer A.G.

564 F. Supp. 2d 365 · District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Jun 20, 2008

Plaintiffs have not proffered testimony of a qualified expert to oppose Dr. Leim-kuehler’s review. Instead, Plaintiffs insist that Mr. … Scott-Du-pree stated that “[w]hen you review the body of science that is focused on establishing a NOAEC for imidacloprid on honey bees, the value of 20 ppb is clearly the one that is based on the strongest and most credible

Roth v. Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

919 F. Supp. 2d 476 · District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Jan 30, 2013

We must also consider whether the Plaintiffs have established that these laws “clearly apply to the conduct of the defendant,” that the defendant violated these statutes, and that the violation of these laws was the proximate … Thus, the requirement that the statutory standard of conduct “clearly apply” to the.Defendants’ conduct is amply satisfied. .

Cabrera

District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Jan 6, 2026

To establish a prima facie case of age discrimination, a plaintiff must establish that he “(1) is over forty years old; (2) is qualified for the position in question; (3) suffered an adverse employment decision; and (4) … Mar. 29, 2019) (finding that a plaintiff established they were qualified by presenting evidence that they held their position for thirty years).

McHugh v. Audet

72 F. Supp. 394 · District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Jul 3, 1947

Clearly there is nothing in Reasons 7, 8, 9 and 10 to constitute after-discovered evidence. … cannot be ignored; and it is better to admit such facts in the fair certainty that an innocent party can protect himself, than to exclude them by requiring such a degree of connecting proof as practically gives a general immunity

Wilkins v. Harry

District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Dec 12, 2024

To establish a Section 1983 claim, a plaintiff must establish that the defendants, acting under color of state law, deprived the plaintiff of a right secured by the United States Constitution. … He was then asked to sign the DC-465-C form on May 20, 2024, to maintain a therapeutic diet that he had already been medically qualified to receive.

Kennedy v. Swartz

District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · Apr 7, 2020

. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii) and § 1915A(b)(1) if “the action is frivolous or malicious, fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief.” … Prison medical officials clearly monitored his condition twice a day through an established, regular and consistent system of blood sugar checks and insulin injections referred to as accucheck.