Jamgotchian v. State Horse Racing Commission

MEMORANDUM

Hon. John E. Jones III

Presently before the Court are cross motions for summary judgment. (Docs. 18, 20). Plaintiffs brought this action claiming that 58 Pa. Code § 163.255 (“Rule 163.255”) violates the dormant Commerce Clause and seeking declaratory and injunc-tive relief. The constitutionality of Rule 163.255 is a matter of first impression before this Court. For the reasons explained below, we will deny Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment and grant Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment.

I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

The facts of this case are uncomplicated and undisputed. They arise…