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Rocks v. City of Philadelphia (1989)

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yellow United States of America, State of New York v. City of New York and New York City Department of Environmental… (1992)
But See · 2d Cir. · signal: but cf.
But cf. Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 648 (3rd Cir.1989) (concluding that municipal taxpayer met Article III elements of standing but dismissing case on prudential grounds).
yellow United States v. City of New York (1992)
But See · 2d Cir. · signal: but cf.
But cf. Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 648 (3rd Cir.1989) (concluding that municipal taxpayer met Article III elements of standing but dismissing case on prudential grounds).
green James Tarsney v. Michael O'Keefe (2000)
Quote Authority · 8th Cir. · 2 citations in this opinion
See, e.g., Minnesota Fed. of Teachers v. Randall, 891 F.2d 1354, 1358 (8th Cir. 1989) ("We believe that taxpayer standing was created to specifically permit the airing of establishment clause claims . . . ."); Colorado Taxpayers Union, Inc., v. Romer, 963 F.2d 1394, 1399 (10th Cir. 1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 949 (1993) ("[T]he Court has indicated that Flast applies only to cases in -11- which a federal taxpayer challenges a congressional appropriation made pursuant to Art…
"Flast and Bowen are extremely limited holdings. They hold that federal taxpayers have standing to raise establishment clause claims against exercises of congressional power under the taxing and spending power of article I, section 8 of the constitution."
green Ryan Pownall v. Lawrence Krasner (2024)
Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.
Even if the report does not explicitly confirm its reliance on Freeman’s statement, at the motion to dismiss stage, we must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint” and draw all reasonable inferences from them “in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989). 3 Pownall argues that Krasner, motivated by a political agenda, then moved to present the case to a grand jury proceeding and prosecute Pown…
green Vivek Rajkumar v. Gateway School District (2022)
Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.
When we consider a Rule 12(b)(6) motion, we are “require[d] . . . to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989). 2 See Wisniewski v. Fisher, 857 F.3d 152, 157 (3d Cir. 2017) (“The statute of limitations applicable to § 1983 claims in Pennsylvania is two years.”); 42 Pa. Cons.
green Tarsney v. O'keefe (2000)
Quote Authority · 8th Cir.
See, e.g., Minnesota Fed. of Teachers v. Randall, 891 F.2d 1354, 1358 (8th Cir. 1989) ("We believe that taxpayer standing was created to specifically permit the airing of establishment clause claims . . . ."); Colorado Taxpayers Union, Inc., v. Romer, 963 F.2d 1394, 1399 (10th Cir. 1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 949 (1993) ("[T]he Court has indicated that Flast applies only to cases in which a federal taxpayer challenges a congressional appropriation made pursuant to Article …
"Flast and Bowen are extremely limited holdings. They hold that federal taxpayers have standing to raise establishment clause claims against exercises of congressional power under the taxing and spending power of article I, section 8 of the constitution."
green H. v. JH CORNELIA, LLC (2023)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa. · 2 citations in this opinion
Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989). pervasive sexually inappropriate speech, touch, innuendo, and horseplay.
green LEMONS v. MEGUERIAN (2022)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa. · 2 citations in this opinion
Guerette told 1 When considering a motion to dismiss pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6), this Court is required “to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable infer- ences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green TAMMARO v. COUNTY OF CHEST, POCOPSON HOME (2022)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa. · 2 citations in this opinion
When considering such a motion, the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989)).
green NEFF v. PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC (2025)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
It is well-settled that in reviewing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) "[t]he applicable standard of review requires the court to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party." Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green OWUSU ANSAGH v. UPMC MEDICAL CENTER (2025)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
It is well-settled that in reviewing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) "[t]he applicable standard of review requires the court to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party." Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green WHITE v. WALSH (2024)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
It is well-settled that in reviewing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) "[t]he applicable standard of review requires the court to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party." Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green MILLER v. BRANDSAFWAY INDUSTRIES LLC. (2024)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
It is well-settled that in reviewing a motion to dismiss under F.R.C.P. 12(b)(6) "[t]he applicable standard of review requires the court to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party." Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green DURKIN v. PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY (2023)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
It is well-settled that in reviewing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) "[t]he applicable standard of review requires the court to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party." Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green SEVEN SPRINGS MOUNTAIN RESORT, INC. v. HESS (2023)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
Pa. 2011) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir.1989)).
green JOHNSON v. ROV MAIN, INC (2023)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering such a motion, the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis, 492 F.3d at 215 (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989)).
green VAUGHN v. CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) (2023)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
This Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green SALVUCCI v. THE GLENMEDE CORPORATION (2023)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering such a motion, the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989)).
green THOMAS v. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. (2022)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
This Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green OUELLETTE v. DIRECT SAT USA LLC (2022)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
This Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green LEMONS v. MEGUERIAN (2022)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
This Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green SALVUCCI v. THE GLENMEDE CORPORATION (2022)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering such a motion, the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989)).
green ROYAL v. MACY'S CORPORATION (2022)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering such a motion, the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis, 492 F.3d at 215 (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989)).
green CHALEPLIS v. KARLOUTSOS (2022)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering such a motion, the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989)).
green Jean v. CITY OF PHILA (2022)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering such a motion, the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989)).
green BOROUGH OF MCKEES ROCKS v. ALLEGHENY COUNTY SANITARY AUTHORITY (2022)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
Lula v. Network Appliance, 255 F. App’x 610, 611 (3d Cir. 2007) (citing Rocks v. City of Philadelphia., 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989)).
green BURNS v. STRATOS (2022)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering such a motion, the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989)).
green CHALEPLIS v. KARLOUTSOS (2022)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering such a motion, the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989)).
green Spahr v. Collins (2021)
Rule Authority · D. Del.
Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir.1989).
green JENKINS v. NORTHEAST TREATMENT CENTERS, INC. (2021)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering such a motion, the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989)).
green MURPHY v. DOE POLICE DETECTIVE 1 (2021)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering such a motion, the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989)).
green Duncan v. GVI (2021)
Rule Authority · D.V.I.
Ct. of the V.I., 923 F.2d 258, 260 (3d Cir. 1991), cert. denied, 502 U.S. 808 (1991)). 5 V.I.C. § 80 therefore cannot independently establish standing in this Court because “[i]n a federal trial court . . . standing to sue is determined by federal law.” See Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 647 (3d Cir. 1989) (quotation omitted).
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green MILLER v. AMAZON.COM SERVICES, INC. (2021)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering such a motion, the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989)).
green CHESTER COUNTY SPORTS ARENA v. THE CINCINNATI SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY (2021)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering a motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6), the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint . . . and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green CORNERSTONE WARRINGTON, INC. v. THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE COMPANY (2021)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering a motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6), the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint . . . and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green Stone Soup, Inc. v. THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE COMPANY (2021)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering a motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6), the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint . . . and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green MILKBOY CENTER CITY LLC v. THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE COMPANY (2021)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering a motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6), the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint . . . and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green CANTWELL v. FIRSTENERGY CORP. (2021)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
It is well-settled that in reviewing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6), "[t]he applicable standard of review requires the court to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party." Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green GORCHOCK v. FIRSTENERGY CORP. (2021)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
It is well-settled that in reviewing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6), "[t]he applicable standard of review requires the court to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party." Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green GORCHOCK v. FIRSTENERGY CORP. (2021)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
It is well-settled that in reviewing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6), "[t]he applicable standard of review requires the court to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party." Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green BACHNER v. FIRSTENERGY CORP. (2021)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
It is well-settled that in reviewing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6), "[t]he applicable standard of review requires the court to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party." Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green SERVIS ONE, INC. v. OKS GROUP INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD. (2021)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering such a motion, the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989)).
green MAZZA v. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION (2021)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
When considering such a motion, the Court must “accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” DeBenedictis v. Merrill Lynch & Co., 492 F.3d 209, 215 (3d Cir. 2007) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989)).
green Morton v. United States Virgin Islands (2020)
Rule Authority · D.V.I.
As succinctly explained by another judge of this Court: “Title 5 V.I.C. § 80 cannot be relied upon to establish standing in this [District] Court because ‘in a federal trial court . . . standing to sue is determined by federal law.’” Bryan v. Turnbull, 291 F. Supp. 2d 386, 389 (D.V.I. 2003) (quoting Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 647 (3d Cir. 1989)); see also Callwood v. Enos, 230 F.3d 627 (3d Cir. 2000) (“We have previously held that to the extent that Virgin …
green LARUE v. GREAT ARROW BUILDERS LLC (2020)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
It is well-settled that in reviewing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) "[t]he applicable standard of review requires the court to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party." Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green CANTWELL v. URS CORPORATION-OHIO (2020)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
It is well-settled that in reviewing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) "[t]he applicable standard of review requires the court to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party." Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green GORCHOCK v. URS CORPORATION - OHIO (2020)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
It is well-settled that in reviewing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) "[t]he applicable standard of review requires the court to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party." Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green BACHNER v. URS CORPORATION (2020)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
It is well-settled that in reviewing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) "[t]he applicable standard of review requires the court to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party." Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green GORCHOCK v. URS CORPORATION (2020)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
It is well-settled that in reviewing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) "[t]he applicable standard of review requires the court to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party." Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).
green SHROPSHIRE v. WHEELER (2020)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
It is well-settled that in reviewing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) "[t]he applicable standard of review requires the court to accept as true all allegations in the complaint and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn therefrom, and view them in the light most favorable to the non-moving party." Rocks v. City of Philadelphia, 868 F.2d 644, 645 (3d Cir. 1989).