Legal Opinion
Rolick v. Collins Pine Co.
District Court, W.D. Pennsylvania
Decided March 9, 1989No. Civ. A. 87-5 ERIEPublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
MENCER, District Judge.
This case arises out of an accident occurring at a logging site in Allegheny National Forest. A dead birch tree fell and struck William Rolick, injuring him severely. The defendants have filed a motion for summary judgment based on assumption of risk and tort immunity under the Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act, 77 P.S. § 1 et seq. This motion is presently before this court.
1. Facts
In August, 1983, the defendants (Kane Hardwood) and the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (Forest Service) entered into a Timber Sale Contract.…
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3Cited by5 opinions
- William Rolick v. Collins Pine Company and Collins Pine Company, T/d/b/a Kane Hardwood DivisionCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1991
- Pastore v. Anjo Construction Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1990
- Kenney v. Jeanes HospitalSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 2001
- Pellegrino v. McMillen Lumber Products Corp.District Court, W.D. Pennsylvania · 1996
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