Williams et al v. Corbett et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:12-cv-01211

Court:

Pennsylvania Middle

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Judge:

John E. Jones, III

Firms

  1. January 10, 2013

    Harrisburg Council Members' State Takeover Suit Nixed

    A Pennsylvania federal judge on Wednesday rejected a suit brought by Harrisburg city council members challenging the constitutionality of the state's takeover of the fiscally troubled capital city, ruling that the plaintiffs did not having standing to pursue their claims.

  2. September 07, 2012

    Pa. Gov. Blasts Suit Challenging Harrisburg's Takeover

    Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett asked a federal judge Wednesday to throw out a lawsuit by a group of Harrisburg City Council members challenging the state's takeover of the fiscally troubled city, arguing that the legislators lacked legal standing to bring the complaint.

  3. June 26, 2012

    Harrisburg Fights To Wrest Financial Control From State

    The Harrisburg City Council made its latest bid to regain control over the Pennsylvania capital's perilous finances Tuesday, launching a complaint in federal court that challenges the governor and the appointed city receiver on constitutional grounds.

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