S. Justice v. PSP Trooper Lombardo

OPINION BY

SENIOR JUDGE PELLEGRINI

Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Trooper Joseph Lombardo (Trooper Lombardo) appeals from" an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County (trial'court) denying his post-trial motions and entering judgment in favor of Shiretta-Jus-tice (Ms. Justice) for claims arising out of a traffic stop. Because Trooper Lombardo was acting within the scope of his employment when the underlying 'incident occurred, he is immune from suit under the doctrine of sovereign immunity. Accordingly, we reverse.

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During the time-period relevant to this matter, Trooper…