Edwell v. Allegheny County

Opinion by

Hoffman, J.,

This appeal is from the order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County entering summary judgment on behalf of the County of Allegheny.

The instant matter arises out of personal injuries suffered by the appellant, when a chair in the witness room of the County courthouse collapsed beneath her. Appellant’s complaint alleged that the chair was owned and controlled by the defendant. Defense counsel moved for summary judgment raising the defense of governmental immunity. Defendant’s motion was granted and judgment entered.

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