Peak v. Petrovitch

PELLEGRINI, Judge.

Ronald Wetli, Jack Mahaven and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Police (collectively, the State Police) appeal from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lawrence County denying their preliminary objections alleging immunity from liability under the Sovereign Immunity Act. 1

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This appeal comes before us as a result of a fatal accident involving Sherry Ann Peak (Peak/Deceased) that occurred during the early hours on New Years Day, 1991. On the previous night, Peak attended a New Years Eve party. Also present at the party was Steven Petrovitch (Petrovitch) who…