James v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
James v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on 03/27/2026 in the District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania. The case is currently open in the federal court system.
- Court
- District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania (E.D. Pa.)
Official Court Website → - Assigned judge
- Gail a. Weilheimer · 53 cases in index
- Docket number
- 2:26-cv-02065
- Cause
- 42:1983 Civil Rights Act
42 U.S.C. § 1983 — Civil rights (deprivation under color of law) - Nature of suit
- 440 Civil Rights: Other
Civil-rights claims not covered by a more specific category. - Jurisdiction
- Federal Question
- Jury demand
- None
- Date filed
- 03/27/2026
39,803 Civil Rights cases in this court are indexed here.
Parties
- plaintiff · James · 3743 cases
- defendant · Pennsylvania Department of Human Services · 17 cases
Filings & Documents
- #1 · Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Filed by Aaron James 03/27/2026 Request Document
- #2 · Complaint Against Officer BJC, William Cremele, MR. Turnupseed, MS. James, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Philadelphia Domestic Relations Section, Filed by Aaron James. *IFP Pending* 03/27/2026 Request Document
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#3 · PRO SE Notice RE: Guidelines
- E-notice Consent Form
- #4 · Notice Re: Availability of Court-Annexed Mediation 03/27/2026 Request Document
- Remark 03/31/2026 Request Document
- #5 · Memorandum and Opinion. Signed by District Judge Gail a Weilheimer on 4/9/26. 4/9/26 Entered and Copy Mailed to James 04/09/2026 · 9 pp View →
- #6 · Memorandum and Order That Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis IS Granted Pursuant to 28 USC SEC. 1915. the Complaint IS Deemed Filed. the Complaint IS Dismissed Without Prejudice for the Reasons Stated in the Court's Memorandum. Signed by District Judge Gail a Weilheimer on 4/9/26. 4/9/26 Entered. Copy of This Order and 'court's Current Standard PRO SE Form' Mailed to James 04/09/2026 · 3 pp View →
- #7 · Order Dismissing Case 06/01/2026 Request Document
- Remark 06/02/2026 Request Document
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Part of a Larger Litigation Pattern
This is one of 18 Civil Rights cases in our index naming Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — a possible mass-tort or coordinated-litigation cluster.
About Civil Rights Lawsuits
Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services?
James v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on 03/27/2026 in the District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania. The case is currently open in the federal court system. Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.
What type of case is this?
It is classified as “Civil Rights” under the federal nature-of-suit system. Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.
What court is the case in?
The case is in the District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania, docket number 2:26-cv-02065.
When was the case filed?
James v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services was filed on 03/27/2026. The case is currently open.
What law is the case brought under?
The docket lists the cause as 42 U.S.C. § 1983 — Civil rights (deprivation under color of law).
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Source: public U.S. federal court record (docket 73112438).