Graffigna v. City of Philadelphia

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

Appellant Salvatore Graffigna appeals from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dismissing the appellants negligence suit against the City of Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for failure to comply with the notice prerequisite of 42 Pa. C. S. §5522, providing in pertinent part:(a) Notice prerequisite to action against government unit.(1) Within six months from the date that any injury was sustained or any cause of action ac crued, any person who is about to commence any civil action or proceeding within…