Dillon v. HOMEOWNER'S SELECT, AFFINITY INS. SERVICES, INC.

OPINION BY

DONOHUE, J.:

¶ 1 In a case of first impression, we address whether Appellant Lisa Dillon (“Dillon”) may assert a cause of action for money damages against a private employer for gender-based discrimination under the Equal Rights Amendment of the Pennsylvania Constitution. Pa. Const., art. I, § 28. We conclude that there is no private right of action for damages against a private employer under the Equal Rights Amendment and therefore affirm the trial court’s dismissal of Dillon’s case.

¶ 2 In July 2002, Dillon sought and obtained employment from Homeowner’s Select, Affinity Insurance…