PA Commonwealth Court

A.D. Butler v. The Philadelphia Parking Authority - Court Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a lower court's decision in the case of A.D. Butler v. The Philadelphia Parking Authority. The case involved the impoundment and sale of a vehicle due to delinquent parking tickets.

J. Ellman v. PPB - Parole Board Decision Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a decision by the Pennsylvania Parole Board denying a petitioner's request for administrative relief. The court granted the petitioner's counsel's application to withdraw, finding the appeal lacked merit. The decision relates to parole revocation and sentence recalculation.

Verizon Pennsylvania LLC v. Prevailing Wage Board - Court Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the Prevailing Wage Appeals Board's order denying Verizon's grievance. The court addressed whether the Secretary of Labor and Industry properly authorized the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance and whether the Secretary abused her discretion in setting the electric lineman rate for fiber optic cable deployment.

Friends of Marconi Plaza v. J. Kenney - Court Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a complaint filed by Friends of Marconi Plaza against the Mayor of Philadelphia and the Historical Commission. The case concerns the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue and related administrative proceedings.

County of Lancaster, PA v. AFSCME District Council 89 - Labor Arbitration

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued an opinion in County of Lancaster, PA v. AFSCME District Council 89, addressing whether a labor arbitration panel had jurisdiction to issue an award concerning impact bargaining due to unforeseen circumstances. The court reviewed the trial court's order denying the union's petition to vacate the arbitration award.

Protect PT & P.R. Wendell v. Twp. of Penn - Land Development Approval

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision upholding the approval of a revised land development application for an unconventional natural gas well pad. The court found that the Penn Township Board of Commissioners and the Court of Common Pleas correctly granted preliminary and final approval for EQT Artemis Production, LLC's project.

Ivy Hill Congregation v. PA DHS - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in Ivy Hill Congregation v. PA DHS. The court granted Ivy Hill's application for summary relief due to the Department of Human Services' failure to contest the application, without independently resolving the clergyman privilege issue.

B.F. Cash v. Bureau of Driver Licensing - DUI Implied Consent

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a one-year driver's license suspension for a DUI arrestee who refused chemical testing. The court found the police had reasonable grounds to request the test and properly informed the appellant of the consequences of refusal under the Implied Consent Law.

K. Booth v. PPB - Parole Violation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in K. Booth v. PPB, affirming the Pennsylvania Parole Board's decision to recommit Booth as a Convicted Parole Violator. The court upheld the recalculation of his parole violation maximum date to April 6, 2026, based on new federal convictions.

S.G. Smith v. PPB - Parole Violation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued an opinion in S.G. Smith v. PPB, concerning a parolee's appeal of a parole board decision. The court addressed the recalculation of the parole violator maximum date and the denial of credit for confinement time. The court denied the petitioner's counsel's application to withdraw without prejudice.