Representative and Reported Cases
Following is a selection of reported and unreported opinions in a variety of cases, which highlight the length and breadth of the experience of our attorneys:

Burkholder v. Newton, et al., 116 Fed.Appx. 358, 2004 U.S. App. LEXIS 24567 (3d Cir. 2004)  -  Prison psychiatrists report of inmate's threats toward staff member did not violate inmate's substantive due process rights.  District Court's grant of summary judgment affirmed. (ASG)

Carter v. SCI-Graterford, et al., 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26058 (E.D.Pa. 2004)  -  Motion to dismiss inmate's complaint against medical provider granted where he failed to allege existence of a policy or practice of corporation which was in violation of the Constitution.

Jackson v. Baddick, et al., 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15154 (E.D.Pa. 2004)  -  Motion to dismiss inmate's deliberate indifference claims against medical defendants granted; care provided not deliberately indifferent in view of extensive record of treatment provided.

Wright v. Sapp, et al., 59 Fed.Appx. 799, 2003 U.S. App. LEXIS 4928 (6th Cir. 2003), cert. denied, sub. nom. Wright v. Cahill, 2003 U.S. LEXIS 7780 (U.S. Supreme Court, Oct. 20, 2003)  -  District Court properly granted summary judgment where inmate's claims against medical providers constituted only a disagreement as to course of treatment, thus failing to rise to the level of deliberate indifference. (ASG)

Doby v. Decrescenzo, et al., 171 F.3d 858 (3d Cir. 1999)  -  Summary Judgment affirmed, inter alia, as to psychiatrist who approved involuntary commitment of employee who left "frightening" 11-page note on her desk at work, holding that evidence precluded finding of gross negligence or willful misconduct required to demonstrate a violation of federal civil rights.  The Third Circuit noted that courts "should be cautious in allowing juries to deliberate on the liability of physicians making involuntary committments lest physicians decline to order committments when needed, thus possibly leading to unfortunate consequences." (ASG)

Tacynec, et al. v. City of Philadelphia, 687 F.2d 793 (1982), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 1172 (1983)  -  Now classic case pitting the expressive and associational rights of the Philadelphia Mummers, against the City of Philadelphia's desire to limit the size and length of this long-time Philadelphia institution. (ASG)

(check back as new cases are added regularly . . .)