Earlier this month, Federal District Court Judge John Gallagher dismissed a civil rights action brought by NorCo's former custody master, Lisa Tresslar, against the Northampton County bench. She claimed she was the victim of retaliation when he objected to changes in custody guidelines promulgated by the court. According to Judge Gallagher, no jury could reasonably conclude that her objections were made in her capacity as a private citizen. She also failed to establish that the court even knew of her more public complaints. Judge Gallagher's dismissal was "with prejudice," meaning that Tresslar was unable to amend her claim.
Tresslar has appealed judge Gallagher's decision to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which is the second highest court in the nation. Her Notice was filed yesterday.

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