Erie Human Relations Commission Ex Rel. Dunson v. Erie Insurance Exchange

In 1972, Appellants filed a complaint in equity, alleging that Appellees had discriminated against Appellant Dunson by discharging him from their employment in 1971. Appellees filed a demurrer, which was sustained by the lower court. Appellants then appealed to Commonwealth Court, 1 which held that Appellees had not followed the procedures dictated by 53 Pa.C.S.A. § 11301 et seq. (Local Agency Law). The Commonwealth Court vacated the demurrer and remanded to allow Appellees to file an answer. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania affirmed. 2

On March 15, 1976, Appellees filed an answer and new…