Legal Opinion
Rutledge v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Decided June 24, 1980No. Appeals, 586 and 639 C.D. 1979PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Judge Rogers,
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Local 234 (union) have appealed from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County overruling their preliminary objections to Gary Rutledge’s complaint in equity. Rutledge alleged that he was wrongully discharged from his employment by SEPTA and seeks reinstatement, back pay and punitive damages from both defendants.
Rutledge was employed by SEPTA as a bus driver until January 11, 1977, when he was discharged for allegedly stealing money from…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Vaca v. SipesSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
- Falsetti v. Local Union No. 2026, United Mine Workers of AmericaSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1960
- McCluskey v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1978
- Robinson v. Abington Education Ass'nCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1977
- Ziccardi v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1980
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3Cited by8 opinions
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- Fouts v. Allegheny County & Service Employees International Union, Local 585Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1982
- Martino v. Transport Workers Union Local 234Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1982
- Cohen v. Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher EducationSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1982
- Brown v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation AuthorityDistrict Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1981
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