PA Commonwealth Court

R.M. Heiligman v. PA Dept. of Ag. - RTKL Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a Final Determination by the Office of Open Records denying a Right-to-Know Law request. The request sought necropsy records for animals from the Brandywine Zoo, which the Department of Agriculture had partially denied.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.