February 24, 2017
A Pennsylvania federal judge partially granted a class certification bid Thursday by residents accusing the city of Philadelphia of unconstitutionally depriving them of their property through its civil forfeiture program, but refused to allow them to seek restitution as a class because their claims are too individualized.
June 26, 2015
A Pennsylvania federal judge said Friday that he was prepared to move forward with hearings to approve a partial settlement in a putative class action accusing the city of Philadelphia of unconstitutionally depriving residents of their property and their right to due process of law through its civil forfeiture program.
May 13, 2015
A Pennsylvania federal judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss a putative class action against the city of Philadelphia accusing it of unconstitutionally depriving residents of their property and their right to due process of law through its civil forfeiture program, saying neither statute or precedent bars the suit.
August 12, 2014
The city of Philadelphia was hit Monday with a putative class action in Pennsylvania federal court accusing it of unconstitutionally depriving residents of their property and their right to due process of law through its civil forfeiture program.