Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Decisions 2012

Opinions 3001 - 3316 of 3316

In Re: Appointment to the Juvenile Court Procedural Rules Committee (appointment)
Date: February 14, 2012
 Docket Number: 559 Supreme Court Rules Docket
Melson v. PA Courts & Dept of Corrections (miscellaneous)
Date: February 13, 2012
 Docket Number: 118 MM 2011
Commonwealth v. Fuentes (miscellaneous)
Date: February 13, 2012
 Docket Number: 125 MM 2011
Pridgen v. Lancaster CCP (miscellaneous)
Date: February 13, 2012
 Docket Number: 127 MM 2011
Gaskins, L. v. Rogers, P. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 13, 2012
 Docket Number: 88 EM 2011
Brunson, D. v. CCP., Philadelphia County (miscellaneous)
Date: February 13, 2012
 Docket Number: 95 EM 2011
Hill, J. v. Century 21 Appraisals (miscellaneous)
Date: February 10, 2012
 Docket Number: 124 MM 2011
Commonwealth v. Mendez, J. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 10, 2012
 Docket Number: 139 EM 2010
In Re: Assignment of Senior Judge to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania; (appointment)
Date: February 10, 2012
 Docket Number: 379 Judicial Administration Docket
Commonwealth v. Dandar, R. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 10, 2012
 Docket Number: 58 WM 2011
Estate of: Weiss, R.; Weiss, M. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 10, 2012
 Docket Number: 91 EM 2011
Commonwealth v. Taylor, R. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 10, 2012
 Docket Number: 92 EM 2011
Commonwealth v. Sanders, D. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 10, 2012
 Docket Number: 93 EM 2011
Christopher M. Brunetti, et al., v. Washington County Board of Assessment Appeals ition of: ers Township School District (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 147 WAL 2011
David G. Blazek, et al. v. Washington County Board of Assessment Appeals ition of: ers Township and ers Township School District (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 148 WAL 2011
Ches, B. v. Shifflett, P. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 212 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Waters, G. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 249 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Reddix, D. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 475 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Brown, D. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 545 EAL 2011
In Re: Appointment of Constable Bernard E. Pender (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 585 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Holley, C. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 642 & 643 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Goodman, T. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 651 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Hart, C. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 658 MAL 2011
In Re: J.O.E.B. ition of: M.A.B. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 678 WAL 2011
In Re: J.O.E.B. ition of: C.S.B. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 684 WAL 2011
Durso, M. v. Cerra, J., et al (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 714 MAL 2011
Mento, R. v. Montour School District; (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 474 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Rasmussan, E. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 486 WAL 2011
Morze, E. v. HB Properties (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 493 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. McCord, P. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 501 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Beaver, K. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 520 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Burt, L. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 528 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Otte, C. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 530 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Riley, T. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 557 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Swint, K. - (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 562-566 MAL 2011
Lenzi, J. v. WCAB (Victor Paving); (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 591 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Adams, K. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 601 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Kirkland, A. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 609 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Hill, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 634 EAL 2011
Bald Eagle Area SD v. Bald Eagle Area Educ. Assoc. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 830 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Bermudez, C. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 855 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Warner, D. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 8, 2012
 Docket Number: 865 MAL 2011
In Re: Appointment of the Chairman of the Legislative Reapportionment Commission (appointment)
Date: February 7, 2012
 Docket Number: 378 Judicial Administration Docket
Alton D. Brown v. E. Moschetta, S.W. Miller, and Officer Bowser (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 7, 2012
 Docket Number: 438 WAL 2011
Polites, C. v. Strath Haven Condo. Assoc. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 7, 2012
 Docket Number: 728 MAL 2011
Todd D. Ballard v. Hon. John A. Zottola, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County (miscellaneous)
Date: February 7, 2012
 Docket Number: 74 WM 2011
Shaird, L. v. C.C.P., Phila. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 110 EM 2011
Commonwealth v. Harris, R. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 113 EM 2011
Hill, J. v. Commonwealth (miscellaneous)
Date: February 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 133 MM 2011
ODC v. Madeline E. Schwartz (disciplinary order)
Date: February 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 1783 DD3
ODC v. Lawrence L. Rubin (disciplinary order)
Date: February 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 1787 DD3
In the Matter of Karen Renee Berger (disciplinary order)
Date: February 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 5 RST 2012
In the Matter of Carissa Tener Howard (disciplinary order)
Date: February 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 6 RST 2012
In the Matter of Leonard L. Grasso, Jr. (disciplinary order)
Date: February 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 7 RST 2012
Holt v. 2011 Legislative Reapportionment Comm'n (majority)  
Date: February 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 1 WM 2012, 4 WM 2012, 2-10 MM 2012, and 17 MM 2012

Justia Opinion Summary: In twelve separate matters, Commonwealth citizens, acting singly or in groups, filed appeals from the Final Plan for legislative redistricting of the Commonwealth, which was devised by Appellee 2011 Pennsylvania…

Holt, et al s v. 2011 Legislative Reapportionment Commission - (concurring/dissenting)
Date: February 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 1 WM 2012, 4 WM 2012, 2-10 MM 2012, and 17 MM 2012
Holt, et al s v. 2011 Legislative Reapportionment Commission - (concurring/dissenting)
Date: February 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 1 WM 2012, 4 WM 2012, 2-10 MM 2012, and 17 MM 2012
Holt, et al s v. 2011 Legislative Reapportionment Commission - (dissenting)
Date: February 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 1 WM 2012, 4 WM 2012, 2-10 MM 2012, and 17 MM 2012
Commonwealth v. Casiano-Fernandez, A. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 219 MM 2010
Carl Whitehead v. Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas (miscellaneous)
Date: February 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 73 WM 2011
Commonwealth v. Whitehead, C. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 78 WM 2011
Fitzgerald, A. v. Myers Jr., D. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 887 MAL 2011
Giddings, J. v. C.C.P., Phila. County (miscellaneous)
Date: February 2, 2012
 Docket Number: 109 EM 2011
Goodman, E. v. C.C.P., Phila. County (miscellaneous)
Date: February 2, 2012
 Docket Number: 112 EM 2011
Alicea, M. v. C.C.P., Phila. County (miscellaneous)
Date: February 2, 2012
 Docket Number: 114 EM 2011
Donmoyer, G. v. PennDOT (miscellaneous)
Date: February 2, 2012
 Docket Number: 123 MM 2011
Commonwealth v. Horner, N. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 2, 2012
 Docket Number: 3 WM 2012
In Re: Designation of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Board (appointment)
Date: February 2, 2012
 Docket Number: 558 Supreme Court Rules Docket
Diaz, E. v. Bayer Corporation, et al. s. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 116 EM 2011
Gibbs, J. v. Bayer Corporation, et al. s. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 117 EM 2011
Kaplan, L. v. Bayer Corporation, et al. s. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 118 EM 2011
McClellan, J. v. Bayer Corporation, et al. s. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 119 EM 2011
Money S. v. Bayer Corporation, et al. s. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 120 EM 2011
Moore, P. v. Bayer Corporation, et al. s. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 121 EM 2011
Pickens, M. v. Bayer Corporation, et al. s. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 122 EM 2011
Whalen, R. v. Bayer Corporation, et al. s. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 123 EM 2011
Weir, N. v. Bayer Corporation, et al. s. (miscellaneous)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 124 EM 2011
In the Interest of: M.A. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 600 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. James, R. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 618 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Shaw, D. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 625 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Wareham, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 663 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Rosario-Torres, J., and Atwell, J. s - (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 776 MAL 2011 and 787 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Alonzo, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 814 MAL 2011
In Re: K.K. of: D.Y. and D.Y. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: February 1, 2012
 Docket Number: 929 MAL 2011
In Re: Reappointments to Disciplinary Board (appointment)
Date: January 31, 2012
 Docket Number: 265 Disciplinary Board Appointment Docket
In Re: Amendment to Rule 1910.16(e) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure (rules)
Date: January 31, 2012
 Docket Number: 556 Civil Procedural Rules Docket
In Re: Amendment to Rule 1910.16(e) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure (rules)
Date: January 31, 2012
 Docket Number: 556 Civil Procedural Rules Docket
In Re: Reappointments to the Juvenile Court Procedural Rules Committee (appointment)
Date: January 31, 2012
 Docket Number: 556 Supreme Court Rules Docket
In Re: Designation of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Juvenile Court Procedural Rules Committee (appointment)
Date: January 31, 2012
 Docket Number: 557 Supreme Court Rules Docket
Commonwealth v. Rivera, L. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 30, 2012
 Docket Number: 287 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Porter, D. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 30, 2012
 Docket Number: 292 EAL 2011
Capital One v. Alston, A.; Waterfall Victoria Mortgage (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 30, 2012
 Docket Number: 313 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Hamilton, K. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 30, 2012
 Docket Number: 339 WAL 2011
Boyle, A. v. Independent Lift Truck, Inc. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 30, 2012
 Docket Number: 375 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Taylor., J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 30, 2012
 Docket Number: 394 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Rodriguez., L. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 30, 2012
 Docket Number: 415 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Matthews, T. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 30, 2012
 Docket Number: 442 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Gerber Jr., G. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 30, 2012
 Docket Number: 473 MAL 2011
Jean Coulter v. R. Graham and County of Butler Children and Youth Agency (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 27, 2012
 Docket Number: 455 WAL 2011
King, T. v. Pinckney, M. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 27, 2012
 Docket Number: 548 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Cameron, K. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 27, 2012
 Docket Number: 550 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Flores, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 27, 2012
 Docket Number: 804 MAL 2011
Mincy, H. v. Olenginski, C., et al (miscellaneous)
Date: January 26, 2012
 Docket Number: 121 MM 2011
Ex Rel, Morris, D. v. US Dist. Ct. ED (miscellaneous)
Date: January 26, 2012
 Docket Number: 131 EM 2011
Commonwealth v. Simpson, C. (miscellaneous)
Date: January 26, 2012
 Docket Number: 207 MM 2010
Holt, et al s v. 2011 Legislative Reapportionment Commission - (dissenting)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 1 WM 2012, 4 WM 2012, 2-10 MM 2012, and 17 MM 2012
Holt, et al s v. 2011 Legislative Reapportionment Commission - (per curiam order)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 1 WM 2012, 4 WM 2012, 2-10 MM 2012, and 17 MM 2012
Gonzalez, J. v. C.C.P. of Phila., et al. (miscellaneous)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 104 EM 2011
Stokes, W. v. C.C.P., Phila. County (miscellaneous)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 106 EM 2011
Stover, G. v. Warden of Greenrock (miscellaneous)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 107 EM 2011
Selig, G. v. ZHB of South Whitehall Twp, et al of: Selig, M. (miscellaneous)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 122 MM 2011
Matos, J. v. C.C.P., Phila. County (miscellaneous)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 125 EM 2011
In the Matter of John A. Misci, Jr. (disciplinary order)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 1740 DD3
ODC v. James F. Detwiler (disciplinary order)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 1771 DD3
ODC v. William A. Weiler (disciplinary order)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 1775 DD3
Stahl, et al s v. rillo, et al; (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 425 WAL 2011
In Re: Consolidated Return of Tax Claim Bureau of: Fair; (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 458 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Edge, G. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 531 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Santiago, W. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 540 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Mendez, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 547 EAL 2011
Fawn Ridge Estates Homeowner's Assoc. v. Carlson, G., et al s (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 619 MAL 2011
Pulse Technologies, Inc. v. er Notaro, et al - No. (Granted) (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 626 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Deveaux, E. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 644 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Soto-Delgado, R. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 675 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Pearson Jr., M. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 684 MAL 2011
Solasky Jr., W., et al s v. Bradley Graphic Solutions, Inc., et al - (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 687 & 688 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Barto, G. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 696 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Frazier, D. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 703 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Ignudo, K. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 731 MAL 2011
In Re: P.S.S.C. and P.D.S.C. of: Guardian Ad Litem, et al (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 25, 2012
 Docket Number: 952 MAL 2011
In Re: ition of Venango County Tax Claim Bureau for Judicial Sale of Lands Free and Clear of all Taxes, et al. ition of: John A. Henderson (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 24, 2012
 Docket Number: 439 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Saget, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 24, 2012
 Docket Number: 522 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Powell, S. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 24, 2012
 Docket Number: 673 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Holden, W. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 24, 2012
 Docket Number: 707 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Pasture, T. (dissenting)
Date: January 24, 2012
 Docket Number: 71 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Pasture, T. (summary disposition)
Date: January 24, 2012
 Docket Number: 71 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Welk, R. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 24, 2012
 Docket Number: 799 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Campos, R. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 24, 2012
 Docket Number: 801 MAL 2011
ODC v. Michael D. Sinko (disciplinary order)
Date: January 23, 2012
 Docket Number: 1505 DD3
Commonwealth v. Woods, R. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 23, 2012
 Docket Number: 525 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Garmon, L. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 23, 2012
 Docket Number: 539 EAL 2011
Wade Plair v. PennDOT (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 23, 2012
 Docket Number: 545 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Bell, C. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 23, 2012
 Docket Number: 546 WAL 2011
Donnelly, A. v. Price, P. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 23, 2012
 Docket Number: 575 EAL 2011
Don Diehl Reconditioning v. Commonwealth (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 23, 2012
 Docket Number: 708 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Shivers, S. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 23, 2012
 Docket Number: 796 MAL 2011
Germantown Cab Co. v. Philadelphia Parking Authority (majority)  
Date: January 20, 2012
 Docket Number: 10 - 13 EAP 2001

Justia Opinion Summary: Appellees Germantown Cab Company and Sawink, Inc., received fines and suspensions for violations of regulations promulgated by the Philadelphia Parking Authority (the Authority or PPA), pertaining to driver licensure,…

Commonwealth v. Morales, L. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 20, 2012
 Docket Number: 467 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Robins, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 20, 2012
 Docket Number: 517 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Garcia (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 20, 2012
 Docket Number: 522 MAL 2011
Commonwealth, v. Allshouse, Jr., R., Aplt (concurring)
Date: January 20, 2012
 Docket Number: 55 WAP 2008
Pennsylvania v. Allshouse, Jr. (majority)  
Date: January 20, 2012
 Docket Number: 55 WAP 2008

Justia Opinion Summary: This case was remanded from the federal Supreme Court who vacated the Pennsylvania court's prior decision in light of "Michigan v. Bryant" (131 S.Ct. 1143 (2011)). In 2004, Appellant Ricky Lee Allshouse and "M.R." were…

Commonwealth, Aplt v. Miller (concurring)
Date: January 20, 2012
 Docket Number: 58 MAP 2010
Pennsylvania v. Miller (majority)  
Date: January 20, 2012
 Docket Number: 58 MAP 2010

Justia Opinion Summary: Appellee Antoine Miller brutally murdered Wallace Bivens in his home, then stole his car. Appellee was arrested later that evening after police noticed him driving the car without headlights. Appellee then engaged in a…

Commonwealth v. Koehler, J., Aplt. (concurring)
Date: January 20, 2012
 Docket Number: 590 CAP
Pennsylvania v. Koehler (majority)  
Date: January 20, 2012
 Docket Number: 590 CAP

Justia Opinion Summary: Appellant John Koehler appealed a common pleas court order that dismissed his petition for collateral relief filed under the Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA). Appellant was convicted for the murder of Regina Clark and…

Valentine, Aplt v. Lock Haven University of PA, et al (per curiam order)
Date: January 20, 2012
 Docket Number: 61 MAP 2011
In Re: Representative H. William DeWeese (miscellaneous)
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 1 EM 2012
Commonwealth v. Stiffler, B. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 228 WAL 2011
Person, L., Aplt v. Commonwealth, et al (per curiam order)
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 23 MAP 2011
Eric M. Miskovitch, Aplt v. Pa. Board of Probation and Parole (per curiam order)
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 33 WAP 2011
Commonwealth v. Morgan, T. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 331 MAL 2011
Hartley, R., Aplt v. PA Board of Probation & Parole (per curiam order)
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 44 EAP 2011
Commonwealth v. Clay, X. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 441 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Scruggs, S. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 507 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Lynn, D. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 513 EAL 2011
Pennsylvania v. Garzone (majority)  
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 53 EAP 2010

Justia Opinion Summary: Brothers-Appellees Gerald and Louis Garzone are licensed funeral home directors in Philadelphia. They contracted with a business that sold human cadavers and harvested tissue for resale and medical use. The arrangement…

Commonwealth v. Porter, E., Aplt. (dissenting)
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 557 CAP
Commonwealth v. Porter, E., Aplt. (other)
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 557 CAP
Commonwealth v. Porter, E., Aplt. (other)
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 557 CAP
Pennsylvania v. Porter (majority)  
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 557 CAP

Justia Opinion Summary: Appellant Ernest Porter appealed a common pleas court order that denied his serial petition under the Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA). Appellant was sentenced to death for the murder of Raymond Fiss in 1985. After his…

Commonwealth v. Williams, Y. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 574 MAL 2011
Bowen, D., Aplt v. Department of Corrections, et al (per curiam order)
Date: January 19, 2012
 Docket Number: 83 MAP 2011
In the Matter of Todd Lewisrmane (disciplinary order)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 1 RST 2012
In the Matter of Allen D. Brufsky (disciplinary order)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 1739 DD3
ODC v. Jesse Louis Katz (disciplinary order)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 1769 DD3
In the Matter of Scott K. Seelagy (disciplinary order)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 2 RST 2012
In the Matter of Linda Marie Long-Bellil (disciplinary order)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 3 RST 2012
Todd Sullivan v. Peak Technical Services, Inc., and Joseph Salvucci ition of: Peak Technical Services, Inc. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 321 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Ruffin, R. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 340 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Ward, R. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 349 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Bradley, D. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 379 WAL 2011
In the Matter of James Francis Devine, Jr. (disciplinary order)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 4 RST 2012
Commonwealth v. White, M. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 414 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Walker, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 432 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Camp, G. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 439 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Zeller, T. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 447 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. McMillan, S. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 449 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Ellis, T. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 460 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Jones, M. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 466 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Jenrette, R. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 469 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Milas, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 489 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Poland, S. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 492 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Strickland, R. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 508 EAL 2011
CBS Outdoor, Inc. v. Warfiled Philadelphia, L.P. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 510 and 511 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Styen, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 512 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. White, K. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 519 EAL 2011
Howard and Deborah Reese, et al, v. Aegis Group, Aegis Security Insurance Co., et al. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 535 WAL 2011
City of Philadelphia v. WCAB (Butler); Butler, R. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 536 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Ibrahim, B. - (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 548 & 549 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Schmiedlin, E. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 553 WAL 2011
In Re: Order Amending Rule 407 of the Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure (rules)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 555 Supreme Court Rules Docket
In Re: Order Amending Rule 407 of the Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure (rules)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 555 Supreme Court Rules Docket
In Re: Order Amending Rule 407 of the Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure (rules)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 555 Supreme Court Rules Docket
Commonwealth v. Gullion, T. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 561 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Barnett, M. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 564 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Miller, L. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 573 WAL 2011
Rappa, C. v. Johnson, B. - (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 577 & 578 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Clay - No. (Granted) (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 584 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Claybrook, J. - No. (Granted) (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 586 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Lewis, R. - No. (Granted) (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 587 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Christy, E. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 596 MAL 2011
Williams, J. v. Borough of Blakely (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 599 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Galati, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 602 MAL 2011
Barr, C. v. Beck, J., et al (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 609 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Bean, K. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 632 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Green, H. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 641 MAL 2011
Williams, P. v. WCAB (St. Joseph's Ctr.) - (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 649 & 683 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Keeys, M. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 650 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Famania-Gonzalez, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 657 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Wanyoike, P. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 672 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Smith Jr., M. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 18, 2012
 Docket Number: 766 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Horner, N. (miscellaneous)
Date: January 13, 2012
 Docket Number: 3 WM 2012
In Re: Accreditation of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Workers' Compensation Law Section (rules)
Date: January 12, 2012
 Docket Number: 105 Disciplinary Rules Docket
William A. Seely v. Ridgway Area School District, et al. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 12, 2012
 Docket Number: 428 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Hinton, V. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 12, 2012
 Docket Number: 454 WAL 2011
Schroeder, B. v. Anchor Darling, et al.; Melrath Gasket (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 12, 2012
 Docket Number: 482 EAL 2011
Russell, V. v. A.W. Chesterton; Melrath Gasket (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 12, 2012
 Docket Number: 483 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Horsey, K. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 12, 2012
 Docket Number: 505 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Rodriguez, G. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 12, 2012
 Docket Number: 512 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Judd, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 12, 2012
 Docket Number: 523 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Ramos, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 12, 2012
 Docket Number: 527 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Bolden, W. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 12, 2012
 Docket Number: 563 EAL 2011
In Re: Estate of T. Bucher of: Bucher, W. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 12, 2012
 Docket Number: 629 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Wilson, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 12, 2012
 Docket Number: 631 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Baez, L. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 12, 2012
 Docket Number: 635 MAL 2011
Borough of Throop v. Jerry Ganz, Inc. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 12, 2012
 Docket Number: 656 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Diop, C. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 12, 2012
 Docket Number: 662 MAL 2011
In Re: Reappointment to Criminal Procedural Rules Committee (appointment)
Date: January 11, 2012
 Docket Number: 408 Criminal Procedural Rules Docket
In Re: Reappointment to Criminal Rules Committee (appointment)
Date: January 11, 2012
 Docket Number: 409 Criminal Procedural Rules Docket
In Re: Order Amending Rule 152 of the Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure (rules)
Date: January 11, 2012
 Docket Number: 554 Supreme Court Rules Docket
In Re: Order Amending Rule 152 of the Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure (rules)
Date: January 11, 2012
 Docket Number: 554 Supreme Court Rules Docket
In Re: Order Amending Rule 152 of the Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure (rules)
Date: January 11, 2012
 Docket Number: 554 Supreme Court Rules Docket
In Re: W.H., a minor ition of: L.B., Natural Mother (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 11, 2012
 Docket Number: 606 WAL 2011
In Re: Adoption of N.B. ition of: J.B., Jr. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 11, 2012
 Docket Number: 635 WAL 2011
Moore, M. v. Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia (miscellaneous)
Date: January 10, 2012
 Docket Number: 101 EM 2011
Robins, J. v. Department of Corrections (miscellaneous)
Date: January 10, 2012
 Docket Number: 103 EM 2011
Romansky, S. v. CCP Dauphin Co. (miscellaneous)
Date: January 10, 2012
 Docket Number: 115 MM 2011
Brookins, J. v. Pa. Courts, et al (miscellaneous)
Date: January 10, 2012
 Docket Number: 119 MM 2011
Wyse, M., v. Callans, D. (miscellaneous)
Date: January 10, 2012
 Docket Number: 163 EM 2011
Wyse, M., v. Callans, D. (miscellaneous)
Date: January 10, 2012
 Docket Number: 164 EM 2011
Jarmon, J. v. Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia (miscellaneous)
Date: January 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 108 EM 2011
Garcia, N. v. Department of Corrections (miscellaneous)
Date: January 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 115 EM 2011
Commonwealth v. Noll, M. (miscellaneous)
Date: January 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 120 MM 2011
In the Interest of: T.B. v. Commonwealth (miscellaneous)
Date: January 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 189 MM 2011
In Re: Order Revising the Comment to Rule 621 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure (rules)
Date: January 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 407 Criminal Procedural Rules Docket
In Re: Order Revising the Comment to Rule 621 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure (rules)
Date: January 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 407 Criminal Procedural Rules Docket
In Re: Order Revising the Comment to Rule 621 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure (rules)
Date: January 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 407 Criminal Procedural Rules Docket
William D. White v. Fifth Judicial District, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas (miscellaneous)
Date: January 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 71 WM 2011
In Re: Application of Sirpa Cossaboon for Permission to Sit for the Bar Examination Under Pa.B.A.R. 203 (miscellaneous)
Date: January 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 88 WM 2011
Mitchell, D. v. Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia (miscellaneous)
Date: January 9, 2012
 Docket Number: 97 EM 2011
In the Matter of Stephen A. Aboloff (disciplinary order)
Date: January 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 1778 DD3
Commonwealth v. Rogers, A. - (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 301 & 302 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Rhines, A. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 304 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Campbell, R. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 431 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Galloshaw, M. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 465 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. McDermott, K. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 491 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Baker, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 530 MAL 2011
Penneco Oil Company, et al., v. County of Fayette, et al. ition of Range Resources-Appalachia, LLC (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 553 WAL 2010
Penneco Oil Company, et al., v. County of Fayette, et al. ition of: Penneco Oil Company, Inc. and the Independent Oil & Gas Association (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 556 WAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Thompson, L. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 560 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Smith, D. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 595 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Piasecki, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 608 MAL 2011
Beaty, R., Aplt v. Bureau of Corrections (per curiam order)
Date: January 6, 2012
 Docket Number: 72 MAP 2011
In the Matter of John Scott Boyer (disciplinary order)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 1779 DD3
ODC v. Raymond Joseph Dougherty, Jr. (disciplinary order)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 1784 DD3
ODC v. Nilmini Klur (disciplinary order)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 1785 DD3
In the Matter of Benjamin J. Viloski (disciplinary order)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 1786 DD3
ODC v. Roosevelt Hairston, Jr. (disciplinary order)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 1794 DD3
In Re: Philadelphia Traffic Court Judge Willie Singletary (rules)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 377 Judicial Administration Docket
Commonwealth v. Howard, R. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 440 WAL 2011
Harriett (Keene) Rogers v. Robert Keene (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 518 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Harvey, L. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 572 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Hernandez, L. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 589 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Hill, R. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 607 MAL 2011
In Re: Estate of Ufberg, M. of: Mahon, D. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 699 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Paulino, E. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 725 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Walker, A. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 743 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Dale, L. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 765 MAL 2011
In Re: J.V.R.; H.T. a minor through her mother L.T. (miscellaneous)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 81 MM 2008
In the Matter of Robert S. Dubin (disciplinary order)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 89 RST 2011
In the Matter of Benjamin Todd Warner (disciplinary order)
Date: January 5, 2012
 Docket Number: 90 RST 2011
Aboud v. City of Pgh of: City of Pgh; (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 4, 2012
 Docket Number: 195 WAL 2011
In Re: Sessions of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania for the Year 2012; (rules)
Date: January 4, 2012
 Docket Number: 207 Appellate Court Rules Docket
Commonwealth v. Powell, Z. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 4, 2012
 Docket Number: 403 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Delfy, H. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 4, 2012
 Docket Number: 434 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Brown, K. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 4, 2012
 Docket Number: 448 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Brown, N. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 4, 2012
 Docket Number: 453 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Diesposti (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 4, 2012
 Docket Number: 501 MAL 2011
Smith, Y. v. Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County (miscellaneous)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 100 EM 2011
Russell, R. v. Pa. Board of Probation and Parole (miscellaneous)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 105 EM 2011
Rodriguez, J. v. CCP of Lackawanna Co., et al (miscellaneous)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 114 MM 2011
Fiore, N. v. Allegheny (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 116 & 117 WAL 2011
Huntley, J. v. CCP of Montgomery Co., et al (miscellaneous)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 116 MM 2011
Taverna D.D.S., P., et al s v. Atlantic Van Buren Road, LLC, et al (miscellaneous)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 117 MM 2011
Borough of Walnutport v. Dennis, T. (miscellaneous)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 136 MAL 2011
Youngstown Pipe & Supply v. American Compost Co. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 228 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Madeira, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 257 MAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Longendorfer, J. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 369 EAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Glasgow, W. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 433 EAL 2011
Ford, T. v. Sewickly Heights; (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 52 WAL 2011
Commonwealth v. Colegrove, S. (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 63 MAL 2011
City of Philadelphia v. WCAB (Seaman) (petitions for allowance of appeal)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 703 EAL 2010
Commonwealth v. Person, S. (miscellaneous)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 85 EM 2011
Commonwealth v. Bennett, M. (miscellaneous)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 89 EM 2011
Holman, R. v. Pa. Board of Probation and Parole (miscellaneous)
Date: January 3, 2012
 Docket Number: 99 EM 2011
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