Hamm v. SEPTA

KALISH, J.,

I. FACTS

This case is before the court on the city’s motion for judgment on the pleadings.

Plaintiffs, Amaleda Hamm and John Hamm, allege in their complaint that on March 25, 1978, at about 3:00 pm, plaintiff, Amaleda Hamm, arrived at the Juniper Street exit in the concourse of the Philadelphia Subway system. Mrs. Hamm ascended the exit steps from the subway concourse, leading to the street, when she was allegedly assaulted and raped, suffering physical and psychic injuries.

Plaintiffs allege that at all times relevant to their complaint, SEPTA and/or the City of Philadelphia jointly…