Case Sampler

The information in these case summaries is purely from our perspective, and does not present opposing views or arguments.  The summaries should not be deemed complete or authoritative.

Popper & Yatvin Success in the 3rd Circuit Sets Standard

On Saturday, October 15, 1994, Robert Abraham suffered a gunshot wound from a bullet which entered his body in his left armpit, killing him.

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Police Misconduct and Insurance Coverage

Sometimes the road to success in a shooting case is paved with more than constitutional claims. Clark & McCuff v. City of Philadelphia, et al. was just such a case.

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Bad Shooting, Quick Settlement

Police Officer Christopher DiPasquale’s October 1, 1998 shooting of Donta Dawson, as he sat unarmed in his parked car, rocked Philadelphia.

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Diabetes Class Action

The case over the treatment, or lack thereof, our client received at the hands of the Philadelphia Police Department, became a class action.

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Thwarting Removal

Popper & Yatvin was retained by John Palko to sue a Philadelphia Police Officer for false arrest and injuries arising from a dispute with an upstairs tenant.

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Municipal Liability for Off Duty Police Misconduct

Plaintiffs were traveling on Linden Avenue when their attention was drawn to a white car directly behind them, flashing its high beams…

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New Jersey State Police Racial Profiling

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White v. Williams. 179 F. Supp. 2d 405 (D.N.J. 2002)

Special Educations Cases

The information in these case summaries is purely from our perspective, and does not present opposing views or arguments.  The summaries should not be deemed complete or authoritative.

accessibility-blind In re S.

The 14-year old student, who is the subject of this resides in the District and attended the District schools until seventh grade. NT 10, I l, 228.

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accessibility-blind In re C.

In January 2005, when he was in grade 5, he applied for admission to the School. His pre-admission questionnaire included “no” answers as to whether he had ever been enrolled in special education or had an IEP.

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accessibility-blind In re J.

The xx year-old tenth grade Student who is the subject of this appeal resides in the District, is eligible for special education and related services pursuant to the IDEIA…

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accessibility-blind In re M.

***** ***** is a **year old student who has been is a identified as a student in need of emotional support and with a specific learning disability. The student resides in the **** ********

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