Mannick v. Commonwealth, Department of Labor & Industry

LEADBETTER, Judge.

Appellant Concepta T. Mannick appeals from the order of the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County (trial court) denying her post trial motions requesting a judgment notwithstanding the verdict or in the alternative, a new trial. After review, we affirm.

In 1992, Mannick, who was working as a claims examiner for the Department of Labor and Industry (Department) sought to fill a vacancy of unemployment compensation supervisor in the Hazelton Job Center. Peter Cwalina, however, was ultimately selected for the position. In 1995, Mannick commenced a civil action against the…