Harleysville Mutual Insurance v. State

I agree with the majority’s findings that Act No. 26 does not violate the separation of powers doctrine, is not unconstitutional special legislation, and does not deprive Petitioner of equal protection. Furthermore, I agree with the majority’s resolution of Petitioner’s arguments regarding the principles of federalism and the Commerce Clause. I, however, respectfully dissent as to the majority’s holding that the retroactivity provision of Act No. 26 violates the state and federal Contract Clauses. I find no violation and would declare Act No. 26 constitutional in both substance and…