Stanton v. Lackawanna Energy, Ltd.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
Justice CASTILLE.
This matter involves a claim against Pennsylvania Power and Light Company (“PP & L”), initiated by Benjamin and Elaine Stanton, the parents of Jesse Stanton, a minor (collectively, “appellants” or “the Stantons”), who was injured on undeveloped land contained within an easement held by PP & L, while participating in recreational motorbike riding. 1 Prior to the start of trial, PP & L moved for summary judgment, relying on the provisions of the Recreational Use of Land and Water Act (“the RULWA” or “the Act”), 68 P.S. §§ 477-1— 477-8, which provides immunity to owners…
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