PA Commonwealth Court

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.

Allegheny County v. W. Towne - Election Ballot Access

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that voted absentee and mail-in ballots are public records accessible under the Right-to-Know Law. This decision reverses a lower court's order that had limited access to ballots from the 2022 primary election.

K&A Insurance Agency v. Philadelphia Historical Commission - Historic Designation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the trial court's decision denying K&A Insurance Agency's appeal of the Philadelphia Historical Commission's designation of a property as historic. The court upheld the designation based on the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance.

T.A. Skinger v. Mercer County TCB - Tax Sale Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in T.A. Skinger v. Mercer County TCB, affirming a lower court's decision to deny an objection to a tax sale. The court found that proper notice was provided to the appellant regarding the sale of her property.

S. Donahue v. DHS (SCSC) - Commonwealth Court Case

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the State Civil Service Commission's decision to dismiss Sean Donahue's appeal. The court found the appeal was untimely filed and lacked sufficient allegations of discrimination. The case involved claims of discrimination based on political opinion, religion, national origin, and age, as well as misuse of bilingual requirements in hiring.

In re: Appeal of Cresheim Valley Realty Co. LP - Pennsylvania Historic Designation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision upholding the Philadelphia Historical Commission's designation of a property as historic. The owner argued the designation would create a default event under their mortgage agreement and violated due process.

Save A Lot v. S. Morales (WCAB) - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reviewed a decision by the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board affirming a penalty and attorney's fees against Save A Lot for failing to timely pay medical expenses. The court affirmed the Board's order, finding the employer liable for penalties and fees.

L. Dittman v. UCBR - Unemployment Compensation Benefits

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a decision denying unemployment benefits to Laura Dittman. The denial was based on her violation of S & T Bank's telework agreement, which required employees to notify the company before relocating out-of-state. Dittman moved to Colorado without prior notification.

C. Puleo v. UCBR - Unemployment Compensation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a decision dismissing an unemployment compensation appeal as untimely. The court found that the claimant's appeal was filed after the 15-day deadline stipulated by Section 501(e) of the Unemployment Compensation Law.

Golden Mile Associates v. Com. of PA, DOT - Appeal of Municipality of Monroeville

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued an opinion in Golden Mile Associates v. Com. of PA, DOT, concerning an appeal by the Municipality of Monroeville regarding governmental immunity. The court quashed the appeal as the trial court's interlocutory order was not appealable.