Legal Opinion
Reid v. City of Philadelphia
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Decided October 21, 2008No. 16 EAP 2007PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
Justice EAKIN.
In March, 2003, Joseph and Sarah Reid (appellees) attempted to cross a sidewalk abutting Philadelphia’s 39th District Police Station. Mr. Reid slipped and fell, sustaining ankle injuries. Appellees filed a negligence action against the City, alleging it failed to remove ice and snow from the sidewalk.. The City raised governmental immunity as an affirmative defense pursuant to § 8541 of the Political Subdivision and Tort Claims Act (Act), 42 Pa.C.S. § 8541. The parties agreed to a non-jury trial regarding liability.
At trial, appellees established the City negligently…
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