McElwee v. SEPTA

CARRAFIELLO, J,

Petitioner below, Thomas A. McEIwee & Son Inc. and John McEIwee (together appellants) appeal from the February 17, 2005 order of the court of common pleas, whereby appellee SEPTA’s preliminary objections were sustained and judgment was entered against appellants.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In 1998, SEPTA provided notice to areas of West Philadelphia regarding impending construction to extend the “El” train service route. SEPTA set up a system for handling complaints and concerns from the public, and held community meetings for the affected areas. Appellants’ printing business…