Philadelphia’s Controversial Civil Rights Payouts: Outlier or Mass Tort in Question?
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The City of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania has been making significant payouts to settle civil rights claims, sparking debates over whether these cases are outliers or a quasi-mass tort. Critics argue that the city’s trend of settling these cases at a high rate raises concerns about accountability and the need for systemic changes. In recent years, Philadelphia has faced a surge in civil rights lawsuits, with the city paying out millions of dollars to settle claims. These cases involve allegations of police misconduct, excessive use of force, and civil rights violations. The city … Read more