Mukarker v. City of Philadelphia

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

Saris, Chief Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff Nicola Mukarker fell and injured his shoulder while riding a moving walkway between terminals during a layover at Philadelphia International Airport. Plaintiff filed this diversity action against Otis Elevator Company based on negligent maintenance (Count I)1 and strict product liability (Count II). Defendant now moves for summary judgment on both counts. On Count I, Defendant argues that the negligence claim is barred by Pennsylvania’s two-year statute of limitations for tort claims. On Count II, Defendant argues that it cannot be…