CVS Pharmacy v. City of Philadelphia - Superior Court Opinion

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued an opinion in CVS Pharmacy v. City of Philadelphia, affirming an order that overruled the appellant pharmacies' preliminary objections. The case concerns the pharmacies' alleged failure to report quantities of Schedule II controlled substances to prevent diversion.

Liberty Property v. Kendal Heaton Assoc. - Contract Dispute

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's order enforcing a settlement agreement between Liberty Property Limited Partnership and Kendall Heaton Associates, Inc. The dispute involved construction defects and cost overages for the Comcast Technology Center.

Clemmons v. Lehr - Appeal of Punitive Damages Award

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision regarding an appeal of a jury's punitive damages award. The court affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded the case concerning a $25,000,000 punitive damages award reduced to $1,000,000 by the trial court.

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The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in K. Booth v. PPB, affirming the Pennsylvania Parole Board's decision to recommit Booth as a Convicted Parole Violator.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.

Ivy Hill Congregation v. PA DHS - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in Ivy Hill Congregation v. PA DHS.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.

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.

Oklahoma Adoption Case: Father Appeals Order on Child Eligibility

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals reversed a trial court's order granting a petition to adjudicate a child eligible for adoption without the father's consent. The appellate court found the order lacked a necessary finding on the child's best interests, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Oklahoma Mother Appeals Termination of Parental Rights

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a district court's order terminating a mother's parental rights to her child, J.S., Jr. The mother appealed, claiming insufficient notice of hearings and that termination was not in the child's best interest. The appellate court found notice was legally sufficient and termination was justified.