Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Decisions 2011

Opinions 2001 - 2226 of 2226

Commonwealth v. Wilson, D., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 26 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Ayala, N., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 38 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Pope, H., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 39 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Newsome, T., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 577 WAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Wasson, J., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 59 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Kent, R., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 5 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Williams, G., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 60 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Smith, G., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 637 EAL 2010
Commonwealth v. William, S., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 664 EAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Daniels, M., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 686 WAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Hynson, J., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 697 EAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Mumma, J., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 699 EAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Nixon, M., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 71 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Johnson, N., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 723 EAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Eibell, J., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 738 EAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Enlow, I., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 739 EAL 2010
Dagnall, S., Pet v. L&T Health and Fitness, et al (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 771 & 772 MAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Weldon, R., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 905 MAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Keltner, J., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 912 MAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Thompson, M., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 961 MAL 2010
Megill, D., et al, Pets v. Niglio, P., et al (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 105 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Murray, D., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 13 WAL 2011
Mazzitti and Sullivan Counseling Svc., Pet v. DPW (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 18 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Edmiston, S., Pet. (Miscellaneous)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 1 EM 2010
Commonwealth v. Williamson, Jr., W., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 21 WAL 2011
Janes E. Beecher, et al., v. Jayme Lee Locke, Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 31 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. McGowan, M., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 33 WAL 2011
Pitney Road Partners, LLC, Pet v. Barley Snyder, LLC (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 39 MAL 2011
Pitney Road Partners, LLC., Pet v. Barley Snyder, LLC (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 40 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Grigorovich, W., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 42 WAL 2011
Eckroth, et al, Pets v. PA Electric, et al, v. Gunther, et al (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 45 WAL 2011
United Financial Casualty, Pet v. Fornataro (Summary Disposition)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 500 WAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Ocasio-Campbell, J., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 52 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Ruiz, J., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 55 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Satchell, D., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 599 EAL 2010
Eckroth, et al v. PA Electric, Pet v. Gunther, et al (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 615 - 617 WAL 2010
Eckroth, et al v. PA Electric v. Gunther, et al, Pet of: Sexton (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 624 WAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Simpson, B., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 627 - 629 WAL 2010
Rogers v. Perrin, R., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 645 WAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Menides, F., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 662 WAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Barna, V., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 76 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Kerns, S., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 77 MAL 2011
Kerns, S., Pet v. Joyce, Esq., et al (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 78 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. George, K., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 830 MAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Sager, E., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 84-86 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. LeBlanc, D., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 861 MAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Young, J., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 953 MAL 2010
Deegan, K., Pet v. WCAB (Chanel, Inc.) (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 6, 2011
 Docket Number: 790 MAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Boring, R., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 3, 2011
 Docket Number: 122-123 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Gordine, S., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 3, 2011
 Docket Number: 140 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Gales, E., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 3, 2011
 Docket Number: 147 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Ramirez, D., Pet.. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 3, 2011
 Docket Number: 160 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Ransome, J., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 3, 2011
 Docket Number: 169 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. King, C., Aplt. (Per Curiam Order)
Date: June 3, 2011
 Docket Number: 616 CAP
Cleveland, D. v. Berry, W., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 3, 2011
 Docket Number: 85 EAL 2011
Fledderman, D. v. Glunk, R. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 3, 2011
 Docket Numbers: 93, 94 AND 96 EAL 2011
ODC v. H. Allen Litt (Disciplinary Order)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 1467 DD3
In the Matter of Andrew J. Brekus (Disciplinary Order)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 1661 DD3
In the Matter of Henry A. Walsh, Jr. (Disciplinary Order)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 1662 DD3
ODC v. Richard Kenneth Creamer (Disciplinary Order)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 1703 DD3
Lewis, S. v. CRC Industries, Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 18 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Kagan, S., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 37 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Baez, D., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 40 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Gindraw, D., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 485 EAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Cotton, C., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 516 EAL 2010
Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. v. American Protection Insurance Company, et al. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 556 EAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Castaphney, R., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 55 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Warner, E., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 583 EAL 2010
Beck, J., Pet v. WCAB (Kellogg Co.) (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 58 MAL 2011
Marion Constantinides Bennett, et al., v. Erie Family Life Insurance Company, Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 596 WAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Burns, J., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 665 EAL 2010
Ibrahim, J. v. Liberty Property, LP, et al., Pets. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 84 EAL 2011
Taft, R., Pet v. Commonwealth, et al (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 866 MAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Haney Sr., B., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 942 MAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Brennan, J., Pet. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 9 EAL 2011
Foley, J. v. Cuce, A., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 1, 2011
 Docket Number: 123 MAL 2011
Ind. State Store Union, Pet v. PLRB, et al (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 1, 2011
 Docket Number: 135 MAL 2011
Commonwealth, Pet v. Brookins, T. (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 1, 2011
 Docket Number: 141 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Carr, M., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 1, 2011
 Docket Number: 151 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Washington, J., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 1, 2011
 Docket Number: 158 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Jordan, K., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 1, 2011
 Docket Number: 16 MAL 2011
Borough of Schuylkill Haven, Pet v. Prev. Wage Appeals Bd., et al (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 1, 2011
 Docket Number: 676 MAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Concepcion, J., Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 1, 2011
 Docket Number: 701 MAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Belmer-Diorio, L, Pet (Petitions For Allowance Of Appeal)
Date: June 1, 2011
 Docket Number: 865 MAL 2010
Commonwealth, Aplt. v. V.A.M. (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: May 26, 2011
 Docket Number: 17 EAP 2010
Pennsylvania v. Moto  
Date: May 26, 2011
 Docket Number: 17 EAP 2010

Justia Opinion Summary: The State appealed a Superior Court order that allowed Defendant Vincent Moto to expunge his criminal record. In 1987, Defendant was convicted of rape, deviate intercourse and conspiracy charges and was sentenced to a…

Commonwealth v. Birdsong, R., Aplt. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: May 26, 2011
 Docket Number: 342-344 CAP
Commonwealth v. Birdsong, R., Aplt. (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: May 26, 2011
 Docket Number: 342-344 CAP
Pennsylvania v. Birdsong  
Date: May 26, 2011
 Docket Number: 342-344 CAP

Justia Opinion Summary: Defendant Ralph Birdsong unsuccessfully appealed his sentence for murder, rape and assault. He was sentenced to death. In his appeal to the Supreme Court, he argued that the appellate court improperly denied his petition…

Fross v. Allegheny County  
Date: May 26, 2011
 Docket Number: 17 WAP 2010

Justia Opinion Summary: Pennsylvania's current version of Megan's Law requires individuals convicted of kidnapping, indecent assault, or promoting prostitution to register for ten years following release from jail or probation. Persons…

Crozer Chester Med. Ctr., Aplt v. Dept. of Labor and Ind. (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: May 25, 2011
 Docket Number: 59 MAP 2008
Crozer Chester Med. Ctr. v. Dept. of Labor & Ind.  
Date: May 25, 2011
 Docket Number: 59 MAP 2008

Justia Opinion Summary: The Commonwealth Court declined to issue a writ of mandamus to Appellant Crozer Chester Medical Center (Crozer) in its attempt to force the Department of Labor and Industry (Department) to reimburse it for medical fees.…

Roana, R., Aplt. v. Pa. Board of Probation and Parole (Per Curiam Order)
Date: May 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 2 EAP 2011
Polite, W., Aplt. v. Pa. Board of Probation and Parole (Per Curiam Order)
Date: May 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 3 EAP 2011
Alston, M., Aplt. v. Pa. Board of Probation and Parole (Per Curiam Order)
Date: May 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 4 EAP 2011
Belser, L., Aplt. v. Pa. Board of Probation and Parole (Per Curiam Order)
Date: May 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 64 EAP 2010
Williams, R., Aplt. v. Pa. Board of Probation and Parole (Per Curiam Order)
Date: May 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 67 EAP 2010
Mojica, F., Aplt. v. Pa. Board of Probation and Parole (Per Curiam Order)
Date: May 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 70 EAP 2010
Robinson, R., Aplt. v. Pa. Board of Probation and Parole (Per Curiam Order)
Date: May 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 72 EAP 2010
Bey, M., Aplt. v. Pa. Board of Probation and Parole (Per Curiam Order)
Date: May 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 73 EAP 2010
Commonwealth v. Lang, J., Pet (Summary Disposition)
Date: May 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 630 WAL 2010
Matthew Scott Retsch, Aplt v. The Department of Corrections, et al. (Per Curiam Order)
Date: May 18, 2011
 Docket Number: 25 WAP 2010
Walnut Street Associates, Inc. v. Brokerage Concepts, Inc.  
Date: May 13, 2011
 Docket Number: 9 EAP 2010

Justia Opinion Summary: Appellant Walnut Street Associates (WSA) provides insurance brokerage services and helps employers obtain health insurance for their employees. Appellee Brokerage Concepts, Inc. (BCI) is a third party administrator of…

Pennsylvania v. Gibson  
Date: May 12, 2011
 Docket Number: 596 CAP

Justia Opinion Summary: Appellee Ronald Gibson challenged his sentence for the shooting deaths of a police officer and a bystander during a failed robbery attempt at a bar in Philadelphia. After multiple remands, Appellee argued to the Supreme…

Mashas, S. & J., et al, Pets v. Sucich, M. (Summary Disposition)
Date: May 5, 2011
 Docket Number: 356 EAL 2010
Mashas, S. & J., et al, Pets v. Sucich, M. (Summary Disposition)
Date: May 5, 2011
 Docket Number: 356 EAL 2010
Weaver, Aplt v. PA Department of Corrections, et al (Per Curiam Order)
Date: May 5, 2011
 Docket Number: 57 MAP 2010
paul Eugen Gilly, Aply v. Com., Department of Corrections (Per Curiam Order)
Date: May 4, 2011
 Docket Number: 39 WAP 2010
Commonwealth, Pet. v. Beaver, K. (Summary Disposition)
Date: May 4, 2011
 Docket Number: 575 EAL 2010
Commonwealth, Pet v. Travillion, J. (Dissenting Statement)
Date: May 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 562 WAL 2010
Commonwealth, Pet v. Travillion, J. (Summary Disposition)
Date: May 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 562 WAL 2010
In Re: Nomination of Wilson, A., Apl of: Kiernan, W. (Per Curiam Order)
Date: May 2, 2011
 Docket Number: 36 MAP 2011
ODC v. Scott DiClaudio (Dissenting Statement)
Date: April 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 1694DD3
Scott A. Laich, Aplt v. Pa. Department of Corrections, et al. (Per Curiam Order)
Date: April 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 33 WAP 2010
In Re: Adoption of L.J.B., Apl of: C.L.F., Natural Mother (Concurring Opinion)
Date: April 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 42 MAP 2011
In Re: Adoption of L.J.B., Apl of: C.L.F., Natural Mother (Concurring And Dissenting Opinion)
Date: April 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 42 MAP 2011
In Re: Adoption of L.J.B., Apl of: C.L.F., Natural Mother (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: April 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 42 MAP 2011
In Re: Adoption of L.J.B., Apl of: C.L.F., Natural Mother (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: April 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 42 MAP 2011
In Re: Adoption of L.J.B.  
Date: April 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 42 MAP 2011

Justia Opinion Summary: L.J.B. was born to C.L.F. (Mother) and S.M.B. (Father) in August, 2001. The parents had been living together at the time she was born, but separated when L.J.B. was eleven months old. The Father got married the next…

Commonwealth v. Spotz, M., Aplt. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: April 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 576 CAP
Commonwealth v. Spotz, M., Aplt. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: April 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 576 CAP
Pennsylvania v. Spotz  
Date: April 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 576 CAP

Justia Opinion Summary: Appellant Mark Spotz appealed the denial of his petition for collateral relief under the Commonwealth’s Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA). While engaged in a three-day crime spree in early 1995, Appellant killed four…

Commonwealth v. Dougherty, D., Aplt. (Concurring And Dissenting Opinion)
Date: April 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 585 CAP
Commonwealth v. Dougherty, D., Aplt. (Concurring Statement)
Date: April 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 585 CAP
Commonwealth v. Dougherty, D., Aplt. (Per Curiam Order)
Date: April 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 585 CAP
In Re: Nomination Petition of Frank Rizzo, No. 23 EAP 2011; In Re: Nomination Petition of MargaretTartaglione, No. 24 EAP 2011; In Re: Nomination Petition of Marian B. Tasco (Dissenting Statement)
Date: April 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 25 EAP 2011
In Re: Nomination Petition of Frank Rizzo, No. 23 EAP 2011; In Re: Nomination Petition of MargaretTartaglione, No. 24 EAP 2011; In Re: Nomination Petition of Marian B. Tasco (Per Curiam Order)
Date: April 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 25 EAP 2011
Wright, J., Aplt. v. Pa. Dept. of Corrections (Per Curiam Order)
Date: April 28, 2011
 Docket Number: 57 EAP 2010
Richardson, D., Aplt v. Peters, T., et al (Per Curiam Order)
Date: April 28, 2011
 Docket Number: 66 MAP 2010
Heim v. Medical Care Availability & Reduction of Error Fund  
Date: April 28, 2011
 Docket Number: 5 MAP 2010

Justia Opinion Summary: In 1998, Appellee Stephen Heim filed a professional liability action against two doctors and their medical practices alleging that their negligent care from 1992 to 1996 caused the death of his wife. In August 2000, Mr.…

Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Watts, E. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: April 28, 2011
 Docket Number: 50 EAP 2009
Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Watts, E. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: April 28, 2011
 Docket Number: 50 EAP 2009
Pennsylvania v. Watts  
Date: April 28, 2011
 Docket Number: 50 EAP 2009

Justia Opinion Summary: Appellee Edward Watts was convicted of first-degree murder and numerous other offenses in 2001 and sentenced to life imprisonment. He filed a timely direct appeal, but the Superior Court dismissed it for failing to…

Poulson, C., Aplt v. PBPP (Per Curiam Order)
Date: April 28, 2011
 Docket Number: 72 MAP 2010
Commonwealth v. Pa. State Troopers Assoc., Aplt (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: April 28, 2011
 Docket Number: 11 MAP 2010
Commonwealth v. Pa. State Troopers Assoc., Aplt (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: April 28, 2011
 Docket Number: 11 MAP 2010
Pennsylvania v. Pennsylvania State Troopers Assn.  
Date: April 28, 2011
 Docket Number: 11 MAP 2010

Justia Opinion Summary: Appellant, the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association, appeals a portion of the opinion and order issued by the Commonwealth Court that invalidated a provision of “Act 111” that addressed the pay state troopers are to…

In Re: Nomination Petition of Brennan, Apl of: Clayton, C. (Per Curiam Order)
Date: April 27, 2011
 Docket Number: 37 MAP 2011
In Re: Nomination of Lawrence F. Baker as a Republican Candidate for Commissioner, 5th Ward, Nether Providence Twp, Delaware Co.; Appeal of: Cynthia Carroll (Per Curiam Order)
Date: April 27, 2011
 Docket Number: 40 MAP 2011
Commonwealth v. Almodorar, E., Pet. (Summary Disposition)
Date: April 18, 2011
 Docket Number: 644 EAL 2010
Commonwealth, Pet. v. Durie, M. (Summary Disposition)
Date: April 14, 2011
 Docket Number: 617 EAL 2010
In Re: Dauphin County Fourth Investigating Grand Jury  
Date: April 11, 2011
 Docket Number: 13 & 28 MM 2008

Justia Opinion Summary: The Court reviewed measures taken in an investigation surrounding the leak of protected information related to a convened grand jury. The grand jury was investigating matters relating to a gambling license application;…

Gleason, D., et al, Aplts v. Borough of Moosic, et al (Majority Opinion)
Date: April 4, 2011
 Docket Number: 7 MAP 2010
Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Foster, O. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: March 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 7 EAP 2009
Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Foster, O. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: March 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 7 EAP 2009
Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Foster, O. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: March 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 7 EAP 2009
Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Foster, O. (Opinion Announcing The Judgment Of The Court)
Date: March 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 7 EAP 2009
In Re: Nomination Petition of Farnese, L.; Olkowski, K., Aplt. (Concurring And Dissenting Opinion)
Date: March 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 13 EAP 2008
In Re: Nomination Petition of Farnese, L.; Olkowski, K., Aplt. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: March 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 13 EAP 2008
In Re: Nomination Petition of Farnese, L.; Olkowski, K., Aplt. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: March 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 13 EAP 2008
In Re: Nomination Petition of Farnese, L.; Olkowski, K., Aplt. (Majority Opinion)
Date: March 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 13 EAP 2008
Commonwealth v. Smith, J., Aplt. (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: March 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 591 CAP
Commonwealth v. Smith, J., Aplt. (Majority Opinion)
Date: March 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 591 CAP
In Re: Nomination Petition of Farnese, L; Olkowski, K., Aplt. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: March 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 6 EAP 2008
In Re: Nomination Petition of Farnese, L; Olkowski, K., Aplt. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: March 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 6 EAP 2008
In Re: Nomination Petition of Farnese, L; Olkowski, K., Aplt. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: March 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 6 EAP 2008
In Re: Nomination Petition of Farnese, L; Olkowski, K., Aplt. (Majority Opinion)
Date: March 29, 2011
 Docket Number: 6 EAP 2008
Hvizdak, R., Aplt v. Commonwealth (Per Curiam Order)
Date: March 28, 2011
 Docket Number: 46 MAP 2010
Polanco, Jr., Aplt v. Pa. Dept. of Corrections (Per Curiam Order)
Date: March 28, 2011
 Docket Number: 47 MAP 2010
In Re: Estate of Kendall, T., Apl of: Kendall, S. (Per Curiam Order)
Date: March 16, 2011
 Docket Number: 52 MAP 2010
Salera v. State Farm, No. 35 EAP 2010; Mee v. Safeco, No. 36 EAP 2010; Helo v. Encompass, No. 37 EAP 2010; Dicicco v. Allstate, No. 38 EAP 2010; Crowley v. Travelers (Per Curiam Order)
Date: March 16, 2011
 Docket Number: 39 EAP 2010
Orsag, J., et ux, Aplts v. Farmers New Ins. Co. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: March 14, 2011
 Docket Number: 109 MAP 2009
Orsag, J., et ux, Aplts v. Farmers New Ins. Co. (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: March 14, 2011
 Docket Number: 109 MAP 2009
Orsag, J., et ux, Aplts v. Farmers New Ins. Co. (Majority Opinion)
Date: March 14, 2011
 Docket Number: 109 MAP 2009
Commonwealth v. Hill, D., Aplt. (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: March 11, 2011
 Docket Number: 521 CAP
Commonwealth v. Hill, D., Aplt. (Majority Opinion)
Date: March 11, 2011
 Docket Number: 521 CAP
Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, Inc., Pet v. PA Gaming Control Board, Respondent / Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P., Intervenor (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: March 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 106 MM 2009
Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, Inc., Pet v. PA Gaming Control Board, Respondent / Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P., Intervenor (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: March 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 106 MM 2009
Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, Inc., Pet v. PA Gaming Control Board, Respondent / Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P., Intervenor (Majority Opinion)
Date: March 8, 2011
 Docket Number: 106 MM 2009
Commonwealth v. Diamond, R. (Per Curiam Order)
Date: March 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 594 CAP
Commonwealth v. Diamond, R. (Dissenting Statement)
Date: March 7, 2011
 Docket Number: 594 CAP
Commonwealth v. Weigle, A., Pet (Summary Disposition)
Date: March 3, 2011
 Docket Number: 481 WAL 2010
Germantown Cab Co. v. Phila. Parking Auth., Pet. (Summary Disposition)
Date: February 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 103 EM 2010
Commonwealth v. Wright, A., Aplt. (Concurring And Dissenting Opinion)
Date: February 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 21 EAP 2008
Commonwealth v. Wright, A., Aplt. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: February 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 21 EAP 2008
Commonwealth v. Wright, A., Aplt. (Majority Opinion)
Date: February 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 21 EAP 2008
Cozen O'Connor, Aplt. v. City of Philadelphia Board of Ethics and City of Philadelphia (Majority Opinion)
Date: February 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 54 EAP 2009
Gillard, W. v. AIG Insurance Co., et al., Aplts. (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: February 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 10 EAP 2010
Gillard, W. v. AIG Insurance Co., et al., Aplts. (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: February 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 10 EAP 2010
Gillard, W. v. AIG Insurance Co., et al., Aplts. (Majority Opinion)
Date: February 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 10 EAP 2010
Fehnel, R., Aplt. v. Pa. Dept. of Corrections (Per Curiam Order)
Date: February 23, 2011
 Docket Number: 31 EAP 2010
Commonwealth v. Bridges, S., Aplt. (Per Curiam Order)
Date: February 23, 2011
 Docket Number: 609 CAP
Commonwealth v. Fisher, R., Aplt. (Per Curiam Order)
Date: February 23, 2011
 Docket Number: 607 CAP
Waslow, Aplt v. Pa. Dept. of Education (Per Curiam Order)
Date: February 22, 2011
 Docket Number: 31 MAP 2010
Brayman Const. Corp., Aplt/Cr. Apl v. Pa. Dept. of Transportation (Majority Opinion)
Date: February 22, 2011
 Docket Number: 12 & 45 MAP 2009
Commonwealth, Aplt v. Holmes, J. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: February 22, 2011
 Docket Number: 17 MAP 2010
Commonwealth, Aplt v. Holmes, J. (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: February 22, 2011
 Docket Number: 17 MAP 2010
Commonwealth, Aplt v. Holmes, J. (Majority Opinion)
Date: February 22, 2011
 Docket Number: 17 MAP 2010
In Re: Maryesther S. Merlo-Magisterial Dist. Judge (Majority Opinion)
Date: February 10, 2011
 Docket Number: 239 MM 2010
Comm. v. McMullen, R., Aplt. (Per Curiam Order)
Date: February 9, 2011
 Docket Number: 22 & 23 EAP 2010
Anderson, D., Aplt v. PA Department of Corrections (Per Curiam Order)
Date: February 9, 2011
 Docket Number: 43 EAP 2010
Mayhew, H., Aplt. v. Beard, J. (Per Curiam Order)
Date: February 9, 2011
 Docket Number: 47 EAP 2010
Alexander, L., Aplt. v. Commonwealth, Court of Common Pleas, Phila. At CP-51-CR-1004222-2005, and Phila. Police Headquarters, Homicide Division (Per Curiam Order)
Date: January 31, 2011
 Docket Number: 3 EAP 2010
Joyce A. Schmidt, Administratrix of the Estate of Erin D. Schmidt, deceased, et al., v. Boardman Company, a Division of TBC Fabrication, Inc.; Boardman Inc.; TBC Fabrication, Inc.; Coraopolis Volunteer Fire Department, et al., Appeal of: Sinor Manufacturing, Inc., N/K/A Freightliner Speciality Vehicles, Inc. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: January 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 13 WAP 2009
Joyce A. Schmidt, Administratrix of the Estate of Erin D. Schmidt, deceased, et al., v. Boardman Company, a Division of TBC Fabrication, Inc.; Boardman Inc.; TBC Fabrication, Inc.; Coraopolis Volunteer Fire Department, et al., Appeal of: Sinor Manufacturing, Inc., N/K/A Freightliner Speciality Vehicles, Inc. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: January 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 13 WAP 2009
Joyce A. Schmidt, Administratrix of the Estate of Erin D. Schmidt, deceased, et al., v. Boardman Company, a Division of TBC Fabrication, Inc.; Boardman Inc.; TBC Fabrication, Inc.; Coraopolis Volunteer Fire Department, et al., Appeal of: Sinor Manufacturing, Inc., N/K/A Freightliner Speciality Vehicles, Inc. (Majority Opinion)
Date: January 24, 2011
 Docket Number: 13 WAP 2009
Dept. of Corrections, et al v. PA State Corrections Officers Assoc., Aplt (Concurring And Dissenting Opinion)
Date: January 20, 2011
 Docket Number: 58 MAP 2009
Dept. of Corrections, et al v. PA State Corrections Officers Assoc., Aplt (Majority Opinion)
Date: January 20, 2011
 Docket Number: 58 MAP 2009
Commonwealth v. Briggs, D., Aplt. (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: January 20, 2011
 Docket Number: 537 CAP
Commonwealth v. Briggs, D., Aplt. (Majority Opinion)
Date: January 20, 2011
 Docket Number: 537 CAP
Holt's Cigar Co., Inc., et al. v. City of Philadelphia, et al. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: January 20, 2011
 Docket Number: 27 AND 28 EAP 2009
Holt's Cigar Co., Inc., et al. v. City of Philadelphia, et al. (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: January 20, 2011
 Docket Number: 27 AND 28 EAP 2009
Holt's Cigar Co., Inc., et al. v. City of Philadelphia, et al. (Majority Opinion)
Date: January 20, 2011
 Docket Number: 27 AND 28 EAP 2009
Beil, C. & D., Aplts. v. Telesis Construction, Inc., et al. (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: January 20, 2011
 Docket Number: 13 EAP 2009
Beil, C. & D., Aplts. v. Telesis Construction, Inc., et al. (Majority Opinion)
Date: January 20, 2011
 Docket Number: 13 EAP 2009
Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., et al, Aplts v. Dept. of Gen. Svcs. (Per Curiam Order)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 111 MAP 2009
Rines, R., Aplt v. Smeal, S. (Per Curiam Order)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 43 MAP 2010
Mikell, D., Aplt. v. Pa. Dept. of Corrections (Per Curiam Order)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 47 EAP 2009
Terry L. courtney, Aplt v. Pa. Department of Corrections, et al. (Per Curiam Order)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 8 WAP 2010
Pennsbury Village Assoc., LLC, Aplt v. McIntyre, A., et al (Majority Opinion)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 4 MAP 2009
Commonwealth, Aplt v. Lisa M. Hacker (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 18 WAP 2009
Commonwealth, Aplt v. Lisa M. Hacker (Majority Opinion)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 18 WAP 2009
Ditch, W., Aplt v. Waynesboro Hospital (Dissenting Statement)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 99 MAP 2007
Ditch, W., Aplt v. Waynesboro Hospital (Per Curiam Order)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 99 MAP 2007
Strawn, Aplt v. PennDOT (Concurring Opinion)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 108 MAP 2009
Strawn, Aplt v. PennDOT (Majority Opinion)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 108 MAP 2009
Lesko, J. v. Frankford Hospital, et al, Aplts (Concurring Opinion)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 104 & 105 MAP 2009
Lesko, J. v. Frankford Hospital, et al, Aplts (Majority Opinion)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 104 & 105 MAP 2009
Diane L. Fastuca, Aplt v. L.W. Molnar & Associates, et al. (Concurring Opinion)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 7 WAP 2009
Diane L. Fastuca, Aplt v. L.W. Molnar & Associates, et al. (Majority Opinion)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 7 WAP 2009
Commonwealth v. Dennis, J., Aplt. (Majority Opinion)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Numbers: 491 CAP, 491CAP
In Re: Private Road in Speers Boro, II, Washington County, Appeal of: Eddie McGavitt and Cheryl McGavitt (Majority Opinion)
Date: January 19, 2011
 Docket Number: 16 WAP 2010
In Re: Ann H. Lokuta, Judge (Concurring Opinion)
Date: January 14, 2011
 Docket Number: 1 MAP 2010
In Re: Ann H. Lokuta, Judge (Dissenting Opinion)
Date: January 14, 2011
 Docket Number: 1 MAP 2010
In Re: Ann H. Lokuta, Judge (Majority Opinion)
Date: January 14, 2011
 Docket Number: 1 MAP 2010
Commonwealth v. Ballard, J. (Summary Disposition)
Date: January 13, 2011
 Docket Number: 279 WAL 2010
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