Heller v. Fulare

OPINION OF THE COURT

This matter has been before us previously on interlocutory appeal. The factual background remains unchanged. See Heller v. Fulare, 454 F.3d 174 (3d Cir.2006). Ronald C. Heller, John R. Flinn, Matthew W. Lindsey, Otto G. Barton, II, and Chris William Bender filed a civil rights complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging employment discrimination through retaliation in violation of their rights under the First Amendment to free speech. After protracted litigation, the District Court granted summary judgment on this remaining § 1983 claim against the Appellees.

We have…