Berkstresser v. Riverside Markets

SHAULIS, J.,

— We now have before us defendants’ preliminary objections to plaintiffs complaint in trespass.

FACTS

Plaintiff, Susan K. Berkstresser, filed a complaint in trespass on April 2, 1982, alleging malicious prosecution and invasion of privacy against defendants, Riverside Markets, Penn Traffic Company, and Carl Satterlee resulting from a criminal complaint filed by Satterlee against plaintiff in January, 1980. Defendant Riverside Markets is a wholly-owned subsidiary of defendant Penn Traffic Company. Defendant Satterlee was employed by Riverside Markets.

The criminal complaint alleged…