Merv Swing Agency, Inc. v. Graham Co.

MEMORANDUM

GILES, District Judge.

Plaintiff brings this diversity action pursuant to the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, Pa.Stat.Ann. tit. 73, § 201-1 et seq. (Purdon Supp.1976). Plaintiff also asserts a claim against defendant for malicious defamation of its business. Defendant has moved to dismiss the complaint on the grounds that plaintiff’s action is barred by 42 Pa.Cons. Stat.Ann. § 5523 (Purdon 1976) and Pa. Stat.Ann. tit. 73, § 201-9.2(a) (Purdon Supp.1976). Section 5523 contains a one year statute of limitations on actions for libel. Section 201-9.2(a)…