Papa v. Franklin Mint Corp.

OPINION

In this action to recover damages for depression and emotional distress alleged to have been inflicted upon the plaintiff intentionally by her employer and co-employees, the trial court entered judgment on the pleadings in favor of the defendant employer because of the exclusivity provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act. See: Workmen’s Compensation Act of June 2,1915, P.L. 736, § 481(a), as amended, 77 P.S. § 481(a). After careful review, we affirm.

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has held that there is no intentional tort exception to the exclusivity clause of the Workmen’s…