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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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)
Attorney for Plaintiff

BARRY, NICHOLAS R. (Pennsylvania)

Donathan, Trey (Pennsylvania)

Hamilton, Gene P. (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Defendant

D'AMORE, CHRISTOPHER K. (Pennsylvania)

GEFFEN, BENJAMIN D. (Pennsylvania)

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2:26-cv-01232

Class Action Complaint

Feb. 25, 2026

Feb. 25, 2026

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Last updated Aug. 25, 2026, 12:20 p.m.

Docket for: BLOOM v. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
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1 Feb. 25, 2026

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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2 Feb. 25, 2026

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)

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3 Feb. 26, 2026

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

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4 Feb. 26, 2026

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

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5 Feb. 27, 2026

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)

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6 Feb. 28, 2026

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)

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7 March 29, 2026

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)

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8 March 29, 2026

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)

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9 March 30, 2026

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)

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10 March 30, 2026

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)

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11 April 1, 2026

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)

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12 April 22, 2026

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)

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13 April 27, 2026

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

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14 April 27, 2026

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)

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15 April 27, 2026

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)

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16 April 27, 2026

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)

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17 April 27, 2026

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)

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18 April 29, 2026

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)

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19 May 20, 2026

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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20 May 21, 2026

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)

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21 June 3, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 19 MOTION to Intervene as Defendant filed by KEVIN J. BETHEL, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, KRISTA DAHL-CAMPBELL, CANDI JONES. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Opposition to Motion, # 2 Certificate of Service, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(D'AMORE, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

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22 June 5, 2026

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Trey Donathan on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Donathan, Trey) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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23 June 10, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 19 MOTION to Intervene as Defendant filed by GUARDIAN CIVIC LEAGUE. (GEFFEN, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

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24 June 10, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Olivia Mania on behalf of GUARDIAN CIVIC LEAGUE with Certificate of Service(Mania, Olivia)

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25 June 10, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by BRENT W. LANDAU on behalf of GUARDIAN CIVIC LEAGUE with Certificate of Service(LANDAU, BRENT)

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26 June 19, 2026

NOTICE by KOLLIN BERG, CHRISTOPHER BLOOM, MARC MONACHELLO, JOSEPH MUSUMECI, LEROY ZIEGLER, JR re [19] MOTION to Intervene as Defendant (Attachments: (1) Exhibit)(MITCHELL, JONATHAN)

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27 June 19, 2026

AMENDED COMPLAINT against CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, KRISTA DAHL-CAMPBELL, CANDI JONES, filed by Andrew Furtak, Matthew Stankiewicz, Robert Ritchie. (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) Exhibit, (19) Exhibit, (20) Exhibit, (21) Exhibit Stipulation of Consent to File)(MITCHELL, JONATHAN) (STRICKEN AS PER [28] ORDER.) (va).

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28 June 23, 2026

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS FIRST AMENDED CLASS-ACTION COMPLAINT IS STRICKEN AS (1) UNTIMELY, PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 15(A)(1) AND (2) VIOLATIVE OF SECTION I.C.1 OF MY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 6/23/26. 6/23/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(va)

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29 June 24, 2026

AMENDED COMPLAINT (FIRST) against KEVIN J. BETHEL, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, KRISTA DAHL-CAMPBELL, CANDI JONES, filed by Robert Ritchie, Andrew Furtak, MARC MONACHELLO, CHRISTOPHER BLOOM, JOSEPH MUSUMECI, KOLLIN BERG, LEROY ZIEGLER, JR, Matthew Stankiewicz. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for Christopher Bloom, (2) Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for llin Berg, (3) Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for arc Monachello, (4) Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for seph Musumeci, (5) Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for Leroy Ziegler Jr., (6) Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for Andrew Furtak, (7) Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for Matthew Stankiewicz, (8) Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for Robert Ritchie, (9) Exhibit City Council Adopts Parker Legislation to Increase Diversity By Eliminating Rule of Two, (10) Exhibit Resolution No. 220193, (11) Exhibit Executive Order 1-16, (12) Exhibit Executive Order 1-20, (13) Exhibit FY22 Racial Equity Cohort Departmental Action Frameworks, (14) Exhibit Executive Order 6-23, (15) Exhibit City of Philadelphia_s DEI Plan Template, (16) Exhibit PPD's FY 2023 DEI Plan, (17) Exhibit PPD's Draft Strategic Plan, (18) Exhibit 5 year plan, (19) Exhibit FOP Statement Regarding Rule of 5, (20) Exhibit FOP Letter to DOJ, (21) Exhibit Stipulation of Consent to File First Amended Complaint)(MITCHELL, JONATHAN)

1 Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for Christopher Bloom

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2 Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for llin Berg

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3 Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for arc Monachello

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4 Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for seph Musumeci

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5 Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for Leroy Ziegler Jr.

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6 Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for Andrew Furtak

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7 Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for Matthew Stankiewicz

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8 Exhibit Right-to-sue Letter for Robert Ritchie

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9 Exhibit City Council Adopts Parker Legislation to Increase Diversity By Eliminat

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10 Exhibit Resolution No. 220193

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11 Exhibit Executive Order 1-16

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12 Exhibit Executive Order 1-20

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13 Exhibit FY22 Racial Equity Cohort Departmental Action Frameworks

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14 Exhibit Executive Order 6-23

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15 Exhibit City of Philadelphia_s DEI Plan Template

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16 Exhibit PPD's FY 2023 DEI Plan

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17 Exhibit PPD's Draft Strategic Plan

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18 Exhibit 5 year plan

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19 Exhibit FOP Statement Regarding Rule of 5

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20 Exhibit FOP Letter to DOJ

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21 Exhibit Stipulation of Consent to File First Amended Complaint

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30 July 8, 2026

ANSWER to [29] Amended Complaint,,,,, with Certificate of Service by KEVIN J. BETHEL, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, KRISTA DAHL-CAMPBELL, CANDI JONES.(D'AMORE, CHRISTOPHER)

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31 Aug. 15, 2026

AMENDED COMPLAINT (SECOND) against KEVIN J. BETHEL, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, KRISTA DAHL-CAMPBELL, CANDI JONES, PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT, filed by Matthew Stankiewicz, Andrew Furtak, Robert Ritchie, JOSEPH MUSUMECI, LEROY ZIEGLER, JR, CHRISTOPHER BLOOM, MARC MONACHELLO, KOLLIN BERG. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for Christopher Bloom (1.22.2026), # 2 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for Kollin Berg (1.22.2026), # 3 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for Marc Monachello (1.22.2026), # 4 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for Joesph Musumeci (1.22.2026), # 5 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for LeRoy Ziegler Jr. (1.22.2026), # 6 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for Andrew Furtak (4.13.2026), # 7 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for Matthew Stankiewicz (5.19.2026), # 8 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for Robert Ritchie (5.19.2026), # 9 Exhibit Council Adopts Parker Legislation to Increase Diversity in City Hiring by Eliminating "Rule of Two", # 10 Exhibit Resolution No. 220193, # 11 Exhibit Executive Order 1-16, # 12 Exhibit Executive Order 1-20, # 13 Exhibit FY22 Racial Equity Cohort Departmental Action Frameworks, # 14 Exhibit Executive Order 6-23, # 15 Exhibit City of Philadelphia's DEI Plan Template, # 16 Exhibit PPD's FY 2023 DEI Plan, # 17 Exhibit PPD's Draft Strategic Plan (2026), # 18 Exhibit Five-year plan, # 19 Exhibit Fraternal Order of Police Statement Regarding the Rule of 5, # 20 Exhibit Fraternal Order of Police Letter to DOJ, # 21 Exhibit EEOC's Second Right-to-sue Letter for Robert Ritchie (7.25.2026), # 22 Declaration Declaration of Jonathan F. Mitchell Attesting That Opposing Counsel Provided Written Consent to the Filing of the Second Amended Complaint Under FRCP 15(a)(2))(MITCHELL, JONATHAN) (Entered: 08/15/2026)

1 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for Christopher Bloom (1.22.2026)

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2 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for Kollin Berg (1.22.2026)

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3 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for Marc Monachello (1.22.2026)

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4 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for Joesph Musumeci (1.22.2026)

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5 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for LeRoy Ziegler Jr. (1.22.2026)

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6 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for Andrew Furtak (4.13.2026)

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7 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for Matthew Stankiewicz (5.19.2026)

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8 Exhibit EEOC's Right-to-sue Letter for Robert Ritchie (5.19.2026)

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9 Exhibit Council Adopts Parker Legislation to Increase Diversity in City Hiring b

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10 Exhibit Resolution No. 220193

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11 Exhibit Executive Order 1-16

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12 Exhibit Executive Order 1-20

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13 Exhibit FY22 Racial Equity Cohort Departmental Action Frameworks

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14 Exhibit Executive Order 6-23

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15 Exhibit City of Philadelphia's DEI Plan Template

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16 Exhibit PPD's FY 2023 DEI Plan

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17 Exhibit PPD's Draft Strategic Plan (2026)

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18 Exhibit Five-year plan

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19 Exhibit Fraternal Order of Police Statement Regarding the Rule of 5

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20 Exhibit Fraternal Order of Police Letter to DOJ

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21 Exhibit EEOC's Second Right-to-sue Letter for Robert Ritchie (7.25.2026)

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22 Declaration Declaration of Jonathan F. Mitchell Attesting That Opposing Counsel

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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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