Judge Gwendolyn N. Bright - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Gwendolyn N. Bright is a judge for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. She was elected to the bench in 1995 and re-elected in 2005 and 2015.

Prior to her election, Bright served as the deputy chief of the Mental Health Division of the Defender Association of Philadelphia.

Bright earned a B.A. from Delaware State College in 1972. She then completed a J.D. at Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law in 1976.

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MARTELLI VS BECKER

On February 7, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gwendolyn N. Bright presiding.

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Apr 25, 2024

BERRIOS VS ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL ETAL

On December 28, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 28, 2023

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Jan 19, 2024

LAMAR VS WAWA, INC. ETAL

On December 27, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 27, 2023

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Jan 18, 2024

BRADLEY ETAL VS ASI MANAGEMENT ETAL

On December 22, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 22, 2023

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Jan 18, 2024

BROWN VS AMAZON ETAL

On December 21, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 21, 2023

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Jan 19, 2024

HARRIS VS SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION

On December 20, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 20, 2023

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Jan 19, 2024

MACDONALD ETAL VS JEFFERSON HEALTH - NORTHEAST ETA

On December 19, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 19, 2023

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Jan 18, 2024

WILLIAMS VS 7-ELEVEN, INC. ETAL

On December 19, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gwendolyn N. Bright presiding.

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Dec 19, 2023

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Jan 18, 2024

BARATTA VS NEFF ETAL

On December 19, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 19, 2023

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Jan 19, 2024

MATHIS VS HAYDEN ETAL

On December 15, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gwendolyn N. Bright presiding.

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Dec 15, 2023

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Jan 19, 2024

GALLUCCI VS UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ETAL

On December 14, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 14, 2023

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Jan 17, 2024

PADILLA VS CITY OF PHILADELPHIA

On December 14, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 14, 2023

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Jan 17, 2024

PAGANO VS TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVAN

On December 13, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 13, 2023

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Jan 16, 2024

DANIEL VS HUANG ETAL

On December 13, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gwendolyn N. Bright presiding.

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Dec 13, 2023

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Jan 19, 2024

GOMEZ VS LIBERTY COCA-COLA BEVERAGES LLC ETAL

On December 13, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 13, 2023

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Jan 19, 2024

ANDRE VS READING HOSPITAL ETAL

On December 12, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 12, 2023

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Jan 17, 2024

STORCH VS U-HAUL MOVING & STORAGE OF LEVITTOWN ETA

On December 11, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gwendolyn N. Bright presiding.

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Dec 11, 2023

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Jan 17, 2024

REGAN VS CCMC, INC. ETAL

On December 11, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 11, 2023

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Jan 17, 2024

FREID VS PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL ETAL

On December 11, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 11, 2023

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Jan 16, 2024

HAGAINS VS KINDRED HOSPITAL ETAL

On December 11, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 11, 2023

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Jan 16, 2024

SELBY VS YAHYA ETAL

On December 8, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 08, 2023

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Jan 16, 2024

WALEK ETAL VS xxxxxxx ETAL

On December 7, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 07, 2023

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Jan 16, 2024

HAAS VS MORAN FOODS, LLC C/O CT CORPORATION ETAL

On December 7, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 07, 2023

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Jan 16, 2024

IRVING VS CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. (CSXT) ETAL

On December 6, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge BRIGHT, GWENDOLYN presiding.

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Dec 06, 2023

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About

Gwendolyn N. Bright
Current Appointment Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 1208	Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 1208
Education B.A., Delaware State College - 1972 J.D., Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law - 1976	B.A., Delaware State College - 1972 J.D., Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law - 1976