Chad Francis Kenney Sr. (born August 8, 1955) is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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Kenney's career spans various roles within the legal and political spheres, leading to his current position as a federal judge. Here’s a detailed look at his journey:
Early Career and Education
He began his legal career in 1980 as a civil litigator and later entered general practice. From 1981 to 1983, he was a central legal staff lawyer for the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. He practiced in Delaware County and Philadelphia as an associate, partner, and a sole practitioner, in both large and small firms.
Political and Judicial Roles in Delaware County
Prior to his election to the bench, Kenney was elected twice as Delaware County Sheriff. From 1996 to 2003, he served as a Pennsylvania State Republican Committee member. From 2003 to 2018, he served as a Judge of the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. During his time on the state bench, Kenney presided over cases in the family, criminal, civil, and orphans' sections.
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Key roles held by Chad F. Kenney:
| Position | Years |
|---|---|
| Sheriff of Delaware County, Pennsylvania | 1998-2003 |
| Judge of the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas | August 22, 2003 - October 24, 2018 |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania | October 24, 2018 - Incumbent |
Appointment to the U.S. District Court
On December 20, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Kenney to serve as a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, to the seat vacated by Judge L. Felipe Restrepo. He assumed office on October 24, 2018.
Notable Cases
Kenney has presided over several notable cases since his appointment to the U.S. District Court.
- Bethlehem Landfill Lawsuit (March 2019): In March 2019, Kenney dismissed a class action lawsuit against a landfill in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, ruling that "residents didn't provide any arguments to prove that Bethlehem Landfill Co.
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) (May 2019): In May 2019, Kenney awarded $33,000 in damages under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) for violating do-not-call requests. The plaintiff, James Everett Shelton, regularly brings lawsuits alleging violations of the TCPA, which allows $500 - $1500 in damages per call.
- Allentown Women's Center: Judge denies Allentown Women's Center's request to ban 'sidewalk counselor'. Bethlehem area abortion clinic settles case with 'sidewalk counselors'.
Court Strikes Down Pennsylvania Lawyer Speech Code.
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