PA Commonwealth Court

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.

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.

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The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a lower court's decision in the case of A.D. Butler v. The Philadelphia Parking Authority.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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

M. Musser v. SEPTA - Court Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a trial court's judgment in the case of M. Musser v. SEPTA. The appellant alleged injury due to an aggressive bus restart, but the court found no negligence under the jerk and jolt doctrine.