Finn v. City of Philadelphia

KLEIN, R.B., J.,

Mary Finn alleges she slipped on grease that had accumulated on Wood Street between 18th and 19th in Philadelphia, behind the juvenile courthouse at 1801 Vine Street.

The city took the position that Ms. Finn was barred from recovery for two reasons:

“(1) The city takes the position that the evidence is insufficient to support a finding that the city could have constructive notice of the defect.

“(2) The city takes the position that the grease, if anything, is a defect ‘on’ the sidewalk rather than a defect ‘of’ the sidewalk. The Tort Claims Act, §8542(b) of the Judicial Code, 42…