Case Bulletin – Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Vacates $250,000 Verdict Based on the “Jerk and Jolt” Doctrine
On October 28, 2015, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania vacated a $250,000 jury verdict, instead ruling in favor of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (“SEPTA”), Philadelphia’s public transportation system. Green v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transp. Auth., No. 65 CD 2015 (Pa. Commw. 2015), slip op. at 1. On Saturday, February 2, 2013 at approximately 8:00 am, […]
