Republic Insurance v. Paul Davis Systems of Pittsburgh South, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

FLAHERTY, Justice.

This is an appeal by allowance from an order of the Superi- or Court which vacated an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County granting summary judgment in favor of the appellant, Paul Davis Systems of Pittsburgh South, Inc. (PDS). The appellee, Republic Insurance Company (Republic), as subrogee of the holder of one of its homeowner’s policies, sought recovery from PDS for damages to the policyholder’s residence. At issue is whether recovery is barred by a release executed by the insured. The factual background of the case is as follows.

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