United States Third Circuit

In a political patronage action, denial of a motion for judgment under FRCP 50, and an FRCP 59 motion for a new trial, were proper where sufficient evidence established the employer's knowledge and consideration of employee's political affiliation as a substantial factor in its decision not to promote.

Appellate Information

• Decided 06/24/2002
• Published 06/24/2002

Judges

• Before:  BECKER, Chief Judge, SLOVITER and AMBRO, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Third Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Edward M. Brennan (argued), Pottsville, Pennsylvania, for Gary C. Goodman., Michael M. Baylson (argued), Frank E. Noyes, II, Duane, Morris & Heckscher LLP, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, William Chestnutt, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, et al.