Guinn v. Alburtis Fire Co.

OPINION OF THE COURT

CAPPY, Justice.

The issue before this Court is whether Appellant, a volunteer fire company, is entitled to governmental immunity under 42 Pa.C.S. § 8541 even when it is not engaged in fire-fighting activity. 1 For the reasons that follow, we find that Appellant is entitled to immunity under Section 8541 even when it is not engaged in fire-fighting activities.

On August 23, 1986, Appellee was served alcohol at the Alburtis Fire Company by employees of the fire company notwithstanding the fact that Appellee was visibly intoxicated at the time. Thereafter, Appellee left the…