Desmond Godson v. City of Philadelphia, et al.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA DESMOND GODSON, Plaintiff, CIVIL ACTION v. NO. 24-6461 CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, et al., Defendants. MEMORANDUM RE: PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION BAYLSON, J. September 21, 2026 I. INTRODUCTION Plaintiff Desmond Godson (“Plaintiff”) brought this action against the City of Philadelphia, Jordan Harris, and Jerome Watson (collectively, “Defendants”) alleging violations of his civil rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, § 1985, and Pennsylvania state law. ECF 21. On August 12, 2026, the Court dismissed Counts I–III and V–IX…