PA Commonwealth Court

In re: Appeal of Artisan Construction Group, LLC

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision sustaining a resolution that denied Artisan Construction Group, LLC's preliminary land development application for an 86-unit residential development. The court found the denial was proper based on township ordinances.

C. Aitken v. UCBR - Unemployment Compensation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the dismissal of Chad Aitken's appeal for unemployment benefits as untimely. The court found that the appeal was filed after the established deadline, upholding the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review's decision.

Upper Merion Area S.D. v. King of Prussia Associates - Property Tax Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's order in the case of Upper Merion Area School District v. King of Prussia Associates. The court found that the School District did not violate constitutional tax uniformity principles when selecting properties in the King of Prussia Mall for property tax assessment appeals.

U. Maggitti v. Hon. M.G. Goch - Petition for Review Dismissal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has issued a unanimous opinion sustaining preliminary objections and dismissing a petition for review filed by Urve Maggitti. The case, docketed as 267 M.D. 2023, sought a declaratory judgment regarding criminal charges filed against Maggitti in Chester County.

Freiman v. UCBR - Unemployment Benefits Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review's decision to deny a request to backdate unemployment benefits. The claimant sought to backdate benefits to cover weeks prior to his application, but the court found no error in the Board's denial.

McFetridge v. AFSCME, Council 13 & PA DOT - Employment Dispute

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania denied summary relief in a case where an employee alleges her union and employer violated a collective bargaining agreement and engaged in sex discrimination by placing her on unpaid leave during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court found outstanding issues of material fact.

K. Bailey v. PhilaPort - Whistleblower Law and Wrongful Discharge

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania sustained PhilaPort's preliminary objections, dismissing Kate Bailey's petition for review concerning claims under the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law and for wrongful discharge. The court found that the petition was improperly filed after prior dismissals and did not appeal.

Penn Renewables, LLC v. PA PUC - Administrative Law

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a Public Utility Commission order approving a modified default service plan for UGI Utilities, Inc. The court reviewed the commission's adoption of a recommended decision that authorized a settlement for UGI's default service plan, impacting electricity supply procurement and rate design.

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Opinion on J.M. Tripodi Appeal

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court affirmed a trial court's orders regarding the sale of the Kline Place Apartments for $2,600,000.00 and awarded $68,344.87 in attorneys' fees. The court reviewed appeals concerning property maintenance, plumbing, and electrical codes, and due process rights.

Woods at Naamans Homeowners Assoc. v. R. Cavoto - Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania vacated a judgment against the Cavotos in a dispute with the Woods at Naamans Homeowners Association over unpaid fees. The court remanded the case for further proceedings, citing the trial court's resolution of disputed factual issues without an evidentiary hearing.