Kuhnle Ex Rel. Dresch v. Prudential Securities, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

BECKER, Circuit Judge.

Sven Ali Kuhnle appeals the District Court’s grant of summary judgment against him in his claim against Prudential Securities, GE Life and Annuity Assurance, and Sandro J. Francani to recover payment on a life insurance policy. This appeal presents the question whether, under Pennsylvania law, a plaintiff may file a second action after his nearly identical action has been dismissed with prejudice by a judgment of non pros. We conclude that where there has been a finding of prejudice, and the case is dismissed with prejudice in a well-considered…