Hess v. Commonwealth Turnpike Commission

OPINION BY

Judge FRIEDMAN.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (Commission) appeals from the June 23, *12842004, order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County (trial court) denying the Commission’s motion for summary judgment.1 We affirm.

On May 18, 2000, Paul Joseph Hess (Hess) was injured in an accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. While working on a repaving project, Hess was struck by a vehicle driven by Larry .Cates, an uninsured motorist, and suffered severe injuries. At the time, Hess was employed by Lindy Paving, Inc. (Lindy), which was…