Case: Bloom v. City of Philadelphia

2:26-cv-01232 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: Feb. 25, 2026

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Case Summary

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This lawsuit, filed on February 25, 2026, concerns the Philadelphia Police's denial of promotions to five white officers. This case is ongoing.

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Judge(s)

Wolson, Joshua David (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Plaintiff

MITCHELL, JONATHAN F. (Pennsylvania)

ZIMOLONG, WALTER STEPHEN (Pennsylvania)

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2:26-cv-01232

Class Action Complaint

Feb. 25, 2026

Feb. 25, 2026

Complaint

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Last updated June 1, 2026, 9:53 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number APAEDC-19021065.), filed by JOSEPH MUSUMECI, KOLLIN BERG, CHRISTOPHER BLOOM, MARC MONACHELLO, LEROY ZIEGLER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit, # 17 Exhibit, # 18 Designation Form, # 19 Civil Cover Sheet)(MITCHELL, JONATHAN) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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Feb. 25, 2026

Feb. 25, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by WALTER STEPHEN ZIMOLONG on behalf of KOLLIN BERG, CHRISTOPHER BLOOM, MARC MONACHELLO, JOSEPH MUSUMECI, LEROY ZIEGLER (ZIMOLONG, WALTER) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

Feb. 25, 2026

Feb. 25, 2026

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Opt In Notice of Procedure to Consent to Random Magistrate Judge Assignment (Attachments: # 1 Consent)(sbt) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Feb. 26, 2026

Feb. 26, 2026

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Notice re: Availability of Court-Annexed Mediation (sbt) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Feb. 26, 2026

Feb. 26, 2026

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Summons Issued as to KEVIN J. BETHEL, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, KRISTA DAHL-CAMPBELL, CANDI JONES. Forwarded To: Plaintiff's Counsel on 2/27/26 (va) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

Feb. 27, 2026

Feb. 27, 2026

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by JOSEPH MUSUMECI, KOLLIN BERG, CHRISTOPHER BLOOM, MARC MONACHELLO, LEROY ZIEGLER, JR. KEVIN J. BETHEL waiver sent on 2/25/2026, answer due 4/27/2026; CITY OF PHILADELPHIA waiver sent on 2/25/2026, answer due 4/27/2026; KRISTA DAHL-CAMPBELL waiver sent on 2/25/2026, answer due 4/27/2026; CANDI JONES waiver sent on 2/25/2026, answer due 4/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(MITCHELL, JONATHAN) (Entered: 02/28/2026)

Feb. 28, 2026

Feb. 28, 2026

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Trey Donathan ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-19121103.) filed by KOLLIN BERG, CHRISTOPHER BLOOM, MARC MONACHELLO, JOSEPH MUSUMECI, LEROY ZIEGLER, JR..(MITCHELL, JONATHAN) (Entered: 03/29/2026)

March 29, 2026

March 29, 2026

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-19121104.) filed by KOLLIN BERG, CHRISTOPHER BLOOM, MARC MONACHELLO, JOSEPH MUSUMECI, LEROY ZIEGLER, JR..(MITCHELL, JONATHAN) (Entered: 03/29/2026)

March 29, 2026

March 29, 2026

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ORDER GRANTING 7 MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF TREY DONATHAN. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 3/30/26. 3/30/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(va) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

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ORDER GRANTING 8 MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF NICHOLAS R. BARRY. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 3/30/26. 3/30/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(va) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by CHRISTOPHER K. D'AMORE on behalf of KEVIN J. BETHEL, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, KRISTA DAHL-CAMPBELL, CANDI JONES, PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT with Certificate of Service(D'AMORE, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice (Gene P. Hamilton) ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-19189350.) filed by KOLLIN BERG, CHRISTOPHER BLOOM, MARC MONACHELLO, JOSEPH MUSUMECI, LEROY ZIEGLER, JR..(MITCHELL, JONATHAN) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026

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STIPULATION of Dismissal without prejudice of Defendant Philadelphia Police Department by PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT. (D'AMORE, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

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ORDER GRANTING 12 MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF GENE P. HAMILTON. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 4/27/26. 4/27/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(va) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

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ANSWER to Complaint with Certificate of Service by KEVIN J. BETHEL, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, KRISTA DAHL-CAMPBELL, CANDI JONES.(D'AMORE, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

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STIPULATION AND ORDER DISMISSING WITHOUT PREJUDICE PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 4/27/26. 4/27/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(va) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Deborah Marie Neary on behalf of KEVIN J. BETHEL, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, KRISTA DAHL-CAMPBELL, CANDI JONES, PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT (Neary, Deborah) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

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ORDER THAT LEAD COUNSEL FOR THE PARTIES ARE TO APPEAR FOR A PRETRIAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 5/21/2026 AT 11:00 AM IN CHAMBERS, ROOM 12613, BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON. FURTHER INFORMATION AND DEADLINES AS OUTLINED HEREIN. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 4/29/2026. 4/29/2026 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(ja) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026

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MOTION to Intervene as Defendant filed by GUARDIAN CIVIC LEAGUE.Memorandum. (Attachments: (1) Memorandum of Law, (2) Proposed Answer to Complaint, (3) Text of Proposed Order, (4) Certificate of Service)(GEFFEN, BENJAMIN)

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May 20, 2026

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ORDER THAT THE PRETRIAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR MAY 21, 2026 IS CANCELLED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 5/20/26. 5/21/26 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc)

May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 25, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

White, male police officers in the Philadelphia police department

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1981

Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Pennsylvania 2:26-cv-01232

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Issues

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Sex discrimination

Affected Race(s):

White

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Male

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