Philadelphia Fire Fighters' Union, Local 22, International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO v. City of Philadelphia

Summary

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania denied Philadelphia Fire Fighters’ Union Local 22’s application for injunctive relief pending appeal concerning the proposed closure of seven fire companies. The court’s concurring and dissenting statements addressed whether the closures would cause irreparable harm and whether the union was entitled to relief under the applicable preliminary-injunction standard.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania denied Local 22's application for injunctive relief pending appeal.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Local 22 demonstrated entitlement to injunctive relief pending appeal to restrain the closing of seven Philadelphia fire companies.
2. Whether the evidence established irreparable injury or an imminent danger sufficient to warrant preliminary injunctive relief.

Disposition

other