Kurtzman v. Hankin

OLSZEWSKI, Judge:

This is an appeal of an order denying appellant Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc.’s (PNI) petition to intervene and to obtain access to judicial records and proceedings. We reverse.

The underlying action originated through writ of summons by plaintiffs Sabina Hankin Kurtzman and Gertrude Hankin. Gertrude Hankin later withdrew from this action. A deposition of Michael Hepps, Esq., was taken in preparation of the subsequent complaint. The complaint charged defendants/appellees with causing plaintiffs emotional distress and legal fees by filing baseless claims in a Montgomery County…