Merlini Ex Rel. Merlini v. Gallitzin Water Authority

OPINION BY TODD, J.:

¶ 1 Mary Rose Merlini (“Merlini”), through her attorney-in-fact Joseph P. Merlini, challenges the order denying her petition to open judgment of non pros entered against her and in favor of Appel-lee Hegemann and Wray Consulting Engineers (“Hegemann”). We reverse and remand.

¶2 The relevant facts and procedural background of this case are undisputed: In February 2006, Merlini filed a complaint against Hegemann, Gallitzin Water Authority (“Gallitzin”), and Kukurin Contracting, Inc. (“Kukurin”). She alleged that Kukurin, while working under contract with Gallitzin and under…