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​​​​Commonwealth Court and Supreme Court Decisions

 

Commonwealth Court issues both reported and unreported opinions. Reported opinions of the Commonwealth Court have precedential effect -- i.e. they are binding on Commonwealth Court and the parties, and are used to guide future Commonwealth Court decisions. Unreported opinions of the Commonwealth Court do not have precedential effect. The Internal Operating Procedures of Commonwealth Court prohibit citing to any unreported opinion in any opinion of the court, or in any brief or argument addressed to it, with certain limited exceptions.

 

For more information, read 210 Pa. Code 67.55.

All opinions of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court are reported.

Commonwealth Court Decisions



Unreported

530 CD 2022

Opinion Submitted:  January 16, 2024

Theresa M. Snyder v. Department of Corrections (State Civil Service Commission)

Theresa Snyder appealed the Commission's adjudication after reconsideration where the Commission dismissed her appeal challenging her suspension (alternative discipline in lieu of suspension) as an Educational Guidance Counselor, Correction Education with the State Correctional Institution at Phoenix, Department of Corrections.  The Court affirmed the Commission's Order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Snyder 530 CD 2022


Unreported

839 CD 2022

Opinion Submitted November 14, 2023

Angela M. Allen v. State Correctional Institution at Somerset, Department of Corrections (State Civil Service Commission)

Angela M. Allen appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal challenging her removal from Corrections Officer Trainee with the State Correctional Institution at Somerset, Department of Corrections.  The Court affirmed the Commission's order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Allen 30776 839 CD 2023


Unreported

562 CD 2022

Opinion Submitted February 17, 2023

Kevin Schafer v. Department of Labor and Industry (State Civil Service Commission)

Kevin Schafer appealed the Commission's order denying his appeal challenging his removal from Fiscal Management Specialist 1 with the Department of Labor and Industry.  The Court affirmed the Commission's order.  Schafer 30918 562 CD 2022


Unreported

1144 CD 2021

Opinion Submitted January 19, 2023

Leslie Dubich v. Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (State Civil Service Commission)

Leslie Dubich appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal challenging her removal from Licensed Practical Nurse with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.  The Court affirmed the Commission's order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Dubich 30319 1144 CD 2021


Unreported

111 CD 2021

Opinion Submitted:  December 5, 2022

Luis G. Rosa v. State Civil Service Commission

Luis G. Rosa appealed the Commission's order denying his appeal challenging his eligibility, list removal, and reinstatement for Parole Hearing Officer with the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole.  The Court affirmed the Commission's order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Rosa 30657 111 CD 2021


Unreported

64 CD 2021

Opinion Submitted:  July 15, 2022

Ming Wei v. Department of Health (State Civil Service Commission)

Ming Wei appealed the Commission's order denying his motion to reopen his case in appeal no. 25485 dismissing the appeal challenging his removal from Epidemiologist 1 with the Department of Health.  The Court affirmed the Commission's order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Wei 25485 64 CD 2021


Unreported

656 CD 2021

Opinion Submitted:  May 9, 2022

Frank M. Burock v. Office of the Budget (State Civil Service Commission)

 Frank M. Burock appealed the Commission's Order dismissing the appeal challenging his level two alternative discipline in lieu of suspension with final warning and to remove Burock from regular Accountant 3 employment with the Office of the Budget.  The court affirmed the Commission's decision.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Burock 30243 30289 656 CD 2021


Unreported

1768 CD 2019

Opinion Submitted:  July 8, 2021

Department of Labor and Industry v. State Civil Service Commission (Andrea McCormick)

The Department of Labor and Industry appealed the Commission's order sustaining the appeal the appeal of Andrea McCormick challenging her removal with the Department of Labor and Industry.  The court affirmed the Commission's decision.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  McCormick 30057 1768 CD 19.


Unreported

1865 CD 2019

Opinion Submitted:  May 13, 2021

Frank M. Burock v. State Civil Service Commission (Office of the Budget)

Frank M. Burock appealed the Commission's order dismissing the appeal challenging his level one alternative discipline in lieu of suspension with the Office of the Budget.  The court affirmed the Commission's decision.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Burock 29985 1865 CD 2019 CC Opinion


Unreported

81 CD 2020

Opinion Submitted:  May 13, 2021

Frank M. Burock v. State Civil Service Commission (Office of the Budget)

Frank M. Burock appealed the Commission's order dismissing the appeal challenging his level one alternative discipline in lieu of suspension with the Office of the Budget.  The court affirmed the Commission's decision.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Burock 30131 81 CD 2020 CC Opinion


Unreported

128 CD 2020

Opinion Submitted:  May 3, 2021

Sean M. Donahue v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Human Services)

Sean M. Donahue appealed the Commission's order dismissing the appeal challenging the Department of Human Service's decision in not selecting him for the position of Income Maintenance Caseworker at the Luzerne County Assistance Office.  The court affirmed the Commission's decision.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Donahue 30010 128 CD 2020 CC Opinion


Unreported

150 CD 2020

Opinion Submitted:  April 23, 2021

Sean M. Donahue v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Human Services)

Sean M. Donahue appealed the Commission's order dismissing the appeal challenging the Department of Human Service's decision in not selecting him for the position of Income Maintenance Caseworker at the Luzerne County Assistance Office.  The court affirmed the Commission's decision.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Donahue 30011 150 CD 2020 CC Opinion


Unreported

296 CD 2020

Opinion Submitted:  April 22, 2021

Sean M. Donahue v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Human Services)

Sean M. Donahue appealed the Commission's order dismissing the appeal challenging the Department of Human Service's decision in not selecting him for the position of Income Maintenance Caseworker at the Lackawanna County Assistance Office.  The court affirmed the Commission's decision.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Donahue 30012 296 CD 2020 CC Opinion


 

3 MAP 2019

(CCT No. 380 MD 2017)

Opinion Issued: May 19, 2020

 

Rachel L. Carr v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State Civil Service Commission

 

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation appealed the Commonwealth Court's order reversing the Commission's order dismissing Rachel L. Carr’s appeal regarding her removal from probationary Roadway Programs Technician employment. The Supreme Court reversed Commonwealth Court's decision. Click the link to read the Supreme Court's decision and concurring decision: LGL-Carr.pdf LGL-Carr concurring.pdf


Unreported
 
610 CD 2019
Opinion Submitted:  October 18, 2019
 
Pennsylvania Game Commission v. State Civil Service Commission (Aaron D. Baysore)
 
Pennsylvania Game Commission appealed the Commission's order sustaining the appeal of Aaron D. Baysore challeging his furlough from employment with the Pennsylvania Game Commission.  The court reversed the Commission's decision and remanded for additional proceedings.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  PA Game Commission v. SCSC (Baysore) 610 CD 2018.pdf

Unreported
 
609 CD 2019
Opinion Submitted:  October 18, 2019
 
Pennsylvania Game Commission v. State Civil Service Commission (Julie A. Minnier)
 
Pennsylvania Game Commission appealed the Commission's order sustaining the appeal of Julie A. Minnier challeging her furlough from employment with the Pennsylvania Game Commission.  The court reversed the Commission's decision and remanded for additional proceedings.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  PA Game Commission v. SCSC (Minnier) 609 CD 2018.pdf

Reported
 
608 CD 2019
Opinion Submitted:  October 18, 2019
 
Pennsylvania Game Commission v. State Civil Service Commission (Timothy A. Wheeland)
 
Pennsylvania Game Commission appealed the Commission's order sustaining the appeal of Timothy A. Wheeland challeging his furlough from employment with the Pennsylvania Game Commission.  The court reversed the Commission's decision and remanded for additional proceedings.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: PA Game Commission v. SCSC (Wheeland) 608 CD 2018.pdf

Unreported 
 
1495 CD 2018
Opinion Submitted:  July 12, 2019
 
Winston J. Banks v. v. State Civil Service Commission (York County Office of Children, Youth and Families)
 
Winston J. Banks appealed the Commission's order denying his untimely request for reconsideration of the Commission's prior order, which dismissed Banks's appeal challenging his removal from employment with York County Office of Children, Youth and Families.  The court affirmed the Commission's decision.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Winston Banks v SCSC (York County CYS) 1495CD18_7-12-19.pdf
 
Unreported 
 
1254 CD 2018
Opinion Submitted:  May 29, 2019
 
Jason Waite v. v. State Civil Service Commission (Warren State Hospital, Department of Human Services)
 
Jason Waite appealed the Commission's order dismissing the appeal challenging his removal from Psychiatric AIde classification with Warren State Hospital, Department of Human Services.  The court affirmed the Commission's decision.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Jason Waite v SCSC (Warren SH, DHS) 1254CD18_5-29-18.pdf

Unreported 
 
620 CD 2018
Opinion Submitted:  April 5, 2019
 
Daniel C. Angelucci v. v. State Civil Service Commission (Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole)
 
Daniel C. Angelucci appealed the Commission's order dismissing the appeal challenging his removal from Parole Agent 2 classification with Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole.  The court affirmed the Commission's decision.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Daniel C. Angelucci v SCSC (PBPP).pdf

Unreported 
 
913 CD 2018
Opinion Submitted:  March 27, 2019
 
State Correctional Institution at Rockview, Department of Corrections v. v. State Civil Service Commission (Tamela Barnes)
 
SCI Rockview, Department of Corrections appealed the Commission's order sustaining appellant Tamela Barnes' appeal challenging her removal from Corrections Officer Trainee classification with the State Correctional Institution at Rockview, Department of Corrections.  The court affirmed the Commission's decision.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  SCI Rockview DOC v. SCSC (Tamela Barnes).pdf (PDF)

Unreported 
 
670 CD 2018
Opinion Submitted:  March 19, 2019
 
Ashley C. McKnight v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Human Services)
 
Ashley C. McKnight appealed the Commission's order denying her hearing request challenging her list removal from Registered PRN Nurse classification with the Department of Human Services.  The court affirmed the Commission's decision.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Ashley McKnight v State Civil Service Commission.pdf 

Unreported
 
621 CD 2015
Opinion Submitted:  February 11, 2019
 
Sean M. Donahue v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Labor and Industry)
 
Sean M. Donahue appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal challenging his list removal from any and all eligible lists for Disability Claims Adjuster Trainee with the Department of Labor and Industry for a period of three years.  The court dismissed the appeal as moot.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Sean M. Donahue v State Civil Service Commission (DLI).pdf  

 Unreported
 
683 CD 2018
Opinion Submitted:  January 23, 2019
 
Bhagwan Aggarwal v. State Civil Service Commission (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)
 
Bhagwan Aggarwal appealed the Commission's order denying his reconsideration request after the Commission denied his appeal challenging his demotion from Management Analyst Supervisor to the position of Management Analyst 2 with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The Court affirmed the Commission's Order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Bhagwan Aggarwal v State Civil Service Commission.pdf.  
 

Unreported
 
402 CD 2018
Opinion Submitted:  December 7, 2018
 
Deborah A. Koch v. State Civil Service Commission (Northumberland County Housing Authority)
 
Deborah A. Koch appealed the Commission's order to the Northumberland County Housing Authority that enforced a previous Commission order.  The Court affirmed the Commission's Order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Deborah A. Koch v. Northumberland County Housing Authority.pdf  
 

 Unreported
 
1830 CD 2017
Opinion Submitted:  December 7, 2018
 
Brendan M. Tedrick v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Labor and Industry)
 
Brendan M. Tendrick appealed the Commission's order denying his appeal challenging his non-selection for appointment to the position of Rehabilitation Teacher of the Blind with the Department of Labor and Industry.  The Court affirmed the Commission's Order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Brendan M. Tedrick v. Department of Labor and Industry.pdf.  

Unreported
 
617 CD 2018
Opinion Submitted:  November 15, 2018
 
Derrick D. Crago v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Human Services)
 
Derrick D. Crago appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal challenging his removal from Attorney Examiner, regular status, with the Department of Human Services.  The court sustained the Commission's Order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Derrick D. Crago v. Department of Human Services.pdf.  
 

Unreported
 
988 CD 2017
Opinion Submitted:  June 13, 2018
 
Jennifer Beuchat v. State Civil Service Commission (State Correctional Institution at Muncy, Department of Corrections)
 
Jennifer Beuchat appealed the Commission's order denying her request for a hearing regarding her non-selection for promotion to Corrections Officer 4 employment with the Department of Corrections.  The Court affirmed the Commission's Order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Jennifer Beuchat v. Department of Corrections.  

 Reported
 
380 MD 2017
Opinion Submitted:  June 12, 2018
 
Rachel L. Carr v. State Civil Service Commission (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)
 
Rachel L. Carr appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal challenging her removal from Roadway Program Technician 1, regular status, with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The court reversed the Commission's Order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Rachel L. Carr v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  

 Unreported
 
629 CD 2017
Opinion Submitted:  April 13, 2018
 
Amy Mastrine v. State Civil Service Commission (Torrance State Hospital, Department of Human Services)
 
Amy Mastrine appealed the Commission's order denying her appeal challenging her reassignment as a Licensed Practical Nurse, regular status, with Torrance State Hospital, Department of Human Services.  The Court affirmed in part and remanded in part the Commission's Order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Amy Mastrine v. Department of Human Services.  

Unreported
 
1147 CD 2017
Opinion Submitted:  March 28, 2018
 
Alfred A. Smith v. State Civil Service Commission (State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy, Department of Corrections, Tara L. Owens and Patrick J. McDevitt)
 
Alfred A. Smith appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal challenging his non-selection for promotion to Adult Basic Education Teacher employment with the State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy, Department of Corrections.  The Commonwealth Court affirmed the Commission's Order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Alfred A. Smith v. Department of Corrections.  (PDF)
 

Unreported
 
1135 CD 2017
Opinion Submitted:  March 22, 2018
 
Afrid N. Irani v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Health)
 
Afrid N. Irani appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal challenging his removal from Accountant 2, regular status, with the Department of Health.  The Court affirmed the Commission's Order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Afrid N. Irani v. Department of Health. (PDF)
  

Unreported
 
410 CD 2017
Opinion Submitted: March 5, 2018
 
John R. Anthony, Sr. v. State Civil Service Commission (Torrance State Hospital, Department of Human Services)
 
John R. Anthony, Sr. appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his one-day suspension from Psychiatric Aide, regular status, with the Torrance State Hospital, Department of Human Services.  The Court affirmed the Commission's Order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: John R. Anthony, Sr. v. Torrance State Hospital, Department of Human Services  (PDF).
 

Unreported
 
346 CD 2017
Opinion Submitted: January 26, 2018
 
Mark A. Benson v. State Civil Service Commission (Potter County Human Services)
 
Mark A. Benson appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his removal from County Mental Health Specialist 2, regular status, with the Potter County Human Services.  The Court affirmed the Commission's Order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:
 

Unreported
 
382 CD 2017
Opinion Submitted: December 28, 2017
 
Darrell J. Campbell v. State Civil Service Commission (State Correctional Institute at Rockview, Department of Corrections)
 
Darrell J. Campbell appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal challenging his removal from Corrections Officer 3, regular status, with the State Correctional Institution at Rockview, Department of Corrections.  The Court affirmed the Commission's Order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Campbell, Darrell.pdf(PDF)

Unreported
 
437 CD 2017
Opinion Submitted: December 20, 2017
 
Lynn A. Van Tassel v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Human Services)
 
Lynn A. Van Tassel appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal regarding her removal from Income Maintenance Caseworker Supervisor, probationary status, and return to Income Maintenance Caseworker, regular status, with the Department of Human Services.  The Court affirmed the Commission's Order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:

  


Unreported

1055 CD 2016

Opinion Submitted: November 14, 2017

Vincent Jakes v. State Civil Service Commission 

Vincent Jakes appealed the Commission's order denying his request for a hearing regarding his alleged demotion with the Torrance State Hospital, Department of Human Services. The court affirmed the Commission's Order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Vincent Jakes v. State Civil Service Commission (PDF)

 

Unreported
 
5 CD 2017
Opinion Issued: September 25, 2017 

Betty Cauler v. State Civil Service Commission (Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board)
 
Betty Cauler appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal regarding her removal from Intermittent Liquor Store Clerk, regular status, with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. The court affirmed the Commission's Order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decisionBetty Cauler v. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PDF).
 

  
Unreported
 
1563 CD 2016
Opinion Issued: September 6, 2017 
 
Marina O. Matthew v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Health)
 
Marina O. Matthew appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal regarding her removal from Public Health Program Director, regular status, with the Department of Health. The Court affirmed the Commission's Order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Marina O. Matthew v. Department of Health (PDF).
 
Unreported
 
1902 CD 2016
Opinion Issued: September 1, 2017 
 
Ming Wei v. State Civil Service Commission
 
Ming Wei appealed the Commission's order denying his motion to reopen his case. The Court affirmed the Commission's Order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Ming Wei v. State Civil Service Commission (PDF).
 

  
Unreported
 
63 CD 2016
Opinion Issued: May 10, 2017 
 
Mark A. Emmett v. State Civil Service Commission (Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board)
 
Mark A. Emmett appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his removal from PLCB Retail Operations Manager 1, regular status, with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. The Court quashed Mr. Emmett's petition as untimely. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Mark A. Emmett v. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PDF).
 

 
Unreported
 
1260 CD 2016
Opinion Issued: May 4, 2017
 
Peter Sisofo v. State Civil Service Commission (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)
 
Peter Sisofo appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his five-day suspension as an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager, regular status, with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The Court vacated and remanded the case back to the Commission for another hearing. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Peter Sisofo v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PDF).
 

 
Unreported
72 CD 2016
 
Opinion Issued: February 1, 2017
 
G. Marisa Kelly-Pimentel v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Corrections)
 
G. Marisa Kelly-Pimentel appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal regarding her non-selection for promotion to Education Administration Manager with the Department of Corrections. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: G. Marisa Kelly-Pimentel v. Department of Corrections (PDF).
 

  
Unreported
 
1965 CD 2015
Opinion Issued:  November 16, 2016
 
Michael J. Slatky v. State Civil Service Commission
 
Michael J. Slatky appealed the Commission's order denying his request for a hearing regarding his non-selection for promotion to Administrative Officer 4 with the Department of Labor and Industry.  The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Michael J. Slatky v. State Civil Service Commission  (PDF). 

 
 
Unreported 
1304 CD 2015
Opinion Issued: November 10, 2016
 
Sandra L. Tate-Burns v. State Civil Service Commission (Erie County Office of Children and Youth)
 
Sandra L. Tate-Burns appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal regarding her suspension as a County Caseworker 2 (Local Government), regular status, with the Erie County Office of Children and Youth. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Sandra Tate-Burns v. Erie County Office of Children and Youth (PDF).
  

 
Unreported
 
2339 CD 2015
Opinion Issued: October 6, 2016
 
Nancy J. Gardner v. State Civil Service Commission (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)
Nancy J. Gardner appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal regarding her removal from Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager, probationary status, with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Nancy J. Gardner v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PDF)
 

 
Unreported 
 
2652 CD 2015
Opinion Issued: September 23, 2016
 
Joseph Bauer v. State Civil Service Commission (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)
 
Joseph Bauer appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his removal from Roadway Programs Coordinator, regular status, with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Joseph Bauer v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation  (PDF)
  

  
Unreported 
 
1 CD 2016
Opinion Issued: August 26, 2016
 
Matthew B. Baillie v. State Civil Service Commission (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)
 
Matthew B. Baillie appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his three-day suspension as a Management Analyst Supervisor, regular status, with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Matthew B. Baillie v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PDF).
 
  
Unreported 
 
1504 CD 2015
Opinion Issued: July 28, 2016
 
Stephen J. Smith v. State Civil Service Commission (State Correctional Institution at Pine Grove, Department of Corrections)
 
Stephen J. Smith appealed the Commission’s order dismissing his appeal regarding his three-day suspension as a Corrections Officer 1, regular status, with the State Correctional Institution at Pine Grove, Department of Corrections. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decisionStephen J. Smith v. State Correctional Institution at Pine Grove, Department of Corrections (PDF).
 
  
2077 CD 2015
Opinion Issued: July 14, 2016
 
Pike County Child Welfare Service v. State Civil Service Commission (Shenequa S. Soto) 
 
The Pike County Child Welfare Service appealed the Commission's order sustaining Shenequa S. Soto's appeal regarding her removal from Homemaker (Local Government), regular status, with the Pike County Child Welfare Service. The Court affirmed the Commission’s order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decisionPike County Child Welfare Service v Shenequa S. Soto (PDF).
 
 
Unreported
 
1142 CD 2015
Opinion Issued: May 19, 2016
 
Northumberland County Housing Authority v. State Civil Service Commission (Deborah A. Koch)
 
The Northumberland County Housing Authority appealed the Commission’s order sustaining Deborah A. Koch’s appeal regarding her involuntary resignation from Management Aide (Housing), regular status, with the Northumberland County Housing Authority. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Northumberland County Housing Authority v. Deborah Koch (PDF).
 

  
Unreported
 
746 CD 2015
Opinion Issued: May 5, 2016
 
Nancy E. Kunsak v. State Civil Service Commission (State Correctional Institution at Pittsburgh, Department of Corrections) 
 
Nancy E. Kunsak appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal regarding her removal from Psychological Services Specialist, regular status, with State Correctional Institution at Pittsburgh, Department of Corrections. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Nancy Kunsak v. State Correctional Institution at Pittsburgh, Department of Corrections (PDF)
 

Unreported
 
694 CD 2015
Opinion Issued: April 18, 2016
 
Markeeta Holmes v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Human Services) 
 
Markeeta Holmes appealed the Commission's order dismissing her request regarding her compensation determination. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Markeeta Holmes v. Department of Human Services (PDF).
 

Reported
724 CD 2015
Opinion Issued: February 17, 2016
 
Scott R. Blake v. State Civil Service Commission
 
Scott R. Blake appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his veteran's preference for civil service employment. The Court reversed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Scott Blake v. State Civil Service Commission (PDF).
 

  
Unreported
 
159 CD 2015
Opinion Issued: January 5, 2016
 
Robin D. Anderson v. State Civil Service Commission (Pennsylvania State Police)
 
Robin D. Anderson appealed the Commission’s order dismissing her appeal regarding her removal from Information Technology Generalist Administrator 1, regular status, with the Pennsylvania State Police. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Robin Anderson v. Pennsylvania State Police (PDF).
 

  
Unreported
 
263 CD 2015
Opinion Issued: September 18, 2015
 
Ming Wei v. State Civil Service Commission 
 
Ming Wei appealed the Commission’s order that dismissed his appeal regarding the reopening of his case. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Ming Wei v State Civil Service Commission  (PDF)

 
 
Unreported
 
1702 CD 2014
Opinion Issued: August 27, 2015
 
Raymond Welby v. State Civil Service Commission (State Correctional Institution at Frackville, Department of Corrections)
 
Raymond Welby appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his removal from Registered Nurse, regular status, with the State Correctional Institution at Frackville, Department of Corrections. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Raymond Welby v. State Correctional Institution at Frackville, Department of Corrections (PDF).
 

  
Unreported
 
2268 CD 2014
Opinion Issued: July 8, 2015
 
Sean M. Donahue v. State Civil Service Commission (Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry)
 
Sean M. Donahue appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his name being removed from the Disability Claims Adjudicator Trainee list with the Department of Labor and Industry. The Court affirmed the Commission. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Sean Donahue v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (PDF).
 
 
Unreported

1488 CD 2014
Opinion Issued: June 11, 2015
 
Valerie Gordy v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Public Welfare)
 
Valerie Gordy appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal regarding her non-selection for promotion to Income Maintenance Casework Supervisor employment with the Philadelphia County Assistance Office. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Valerie Gordy v. Department of Public Welfare (PDF)
 

 
Unreported
 
899 CD 2014
Opinion Issued: May 11, 2015
 
Jefferson County Children and Youth Services v.
State Civil Service Commission
(Nancy S. Crance)
 
The Jefferson County Children and Youth Services appealed the Commission's order sustaining Nancy S. Crance’s appeal regarding her removal from Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government), probationary status, with Jefferson County Children and Youth Services. The Court affirmed the Commission’s order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Jefferson County Children and Youth Services v Nancy S. Crance (PDF). 

  
Unreported
 623 CD 2014
Opinion Issued: April 28, 2015
 
Santo Bocchinfuso v.
State Civil Service Commission
(Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)
 
Santo Bocchinfuso appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his removal from Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation),regular status, with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Santo Bocchinfuso v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PDF).
 

   
Unreported
192 C.D. 2014
Opinion Issued: April 22, 2015
 
Michelle Rivera v.
State Civil Service Commission
(Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole)
 
Michelle Rivera appealed the Commission's order modifying her removal to a demotion to Parole Agent 2 with the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole.  The Court reversed the Commission’s order and remanded the case for further proceedings. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Michelle Rivera v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole  (PDF).
 

  
Unreported
 
1038 C.D. 2014
Opinion Issued: April 20, 2015
   
Afrid Irani v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Health)
 
Afrid Irani appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his removal from Accountant 2, regular status, with the Department of Health. The Court reversed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision. Afrid Irani v. Department of Health (PDF).  
 

  
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Deanna M. Szablowski v. State Civil Service Commission (Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board)
 
Deanna M. Szablowski appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal regarding her removal from Liquor Store Clerk 2, regular status, with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. The Court reversed the Commission's order and remanded the case for compliance with the Court's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision.  Deanna M. Szablowski v. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board  (PDF).
Unreported
 
851 CD 2014
Opinion Issued: February 11, 2015
 
The Montgomery County Behavioral Health/Development Disabilities v. State Civil Service Commission (Gbenga A. Oyetayo)
 
Montgomery County Behavioral Health/Development Disabilities appealed the Commission's order sustaining Gbenga A. Oyetayo’s appeal regarding his removal from Accountant 1 (Local Government), with the Montgomery County Behavioral Health/Development Disabilities. The Court affirmed the Commission order. Click the link to read the Commonwealths decision: Montgomery County Behavioral Health/Development Disabilities v Gbenga A. Oyetayo (PDF).
 

Unreported
447 MD 2014
Opinion Issued: October 29, 2014
 
Sean M. Donahue v. State Civil Service Commission
 
Sean M. Donahue appealed the Commission's order denying his request for a hearing regarding his non-selection for appointment to unspecified positions with the Department of Labor and Industry. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Sean Donahue v. State Civil Service Commission (PDF).

 
Unreported
 
846 CD 2013
Opinion Issued: July 21, 2014
 
Department of Public Welfare v. State Civil Service Commission (Edward M. Butler)
 
Department of Public Welfare appealed the Commission's order sustaining Edward M. Butler appeal regarding his reclassification from Aging Services Specialist to Human Services Program Specialist, with the 
Department of Public Welfare. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Department of Public Welfare v. Edward M. Butler   (PDF)  
 
 

  
Unreported
 
572 CD 2013
Opinion Issued: July 17, 2014
 
Sonora Jones v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Labor and Industry)
 
Sonora Jones appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal regarding her removal from Clerk Typist 3, regular status with the Department of Labor and Industry. The Court affirmed the Commission's order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Sonora Jones v Department of Labor and Industry (PDF).
 

Unreported
1795 CD 2013
Opinion Issued: June 16, 2014
 
Markeeta Holmes v. State Civil Service Commission (Chester County Assistance Office, Department of Public Welfare)
 
Markeeta Holmes appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal regarding her thirty-day suspension as an Income Maintenance Caseworker, regular status, with the Chester County Assistance Office, Department of Public Welfare. The Court affirmed the Commission's order in part and remanded the case for further review of the appointing authority’s compliance. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court’s decision: Markeeta Holmes v. Chester County Assistance Office, Department of Public Welfare (PDF). 

Unrep
orted
  
1386 CD 2013
Opinion Issued: May 30, 2014
 
Angela Hawkins v.
State Civil Service Commission
(State Correctional Institution at Graterford, Department of Corrections)
 
Angela Hawkins appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal regarding her thirty-day suspension as a Corrections Officer 3, regular status, with the State Correctional Institution at Graterford, Department of Corrections. The Court affirmed Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Angela Hawkins v. State Correctional Institution at Graterford, Department of Corrections (PDF).
 

Unreported
 
482 CD 2013
Opinion Issued: February 11, 2014
 
Samuel J. Rymarowicz v. State Civil Service Commission (State Correctional Institution at Pittsburgh, Department of Corrections)
 
Samuel J. Rymarowicz appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his removal from Corrections Officer 3, regular status, with the State Correctional Institution at Pittsburgh, Department of Corrections. The Court affirmed the Commission's order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision:  Samuel J. Rymarowicz v. State Correctional Institution at Pittsburgh, Department of Corrections  (PDF)
 

  
Reported
734 CD 2013
Opinion Issued: January 28, 2014
 
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation v.
State Civil Service Commission (Santo Bocchinfuso)
 
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation appealed the Commission's order sustaining Santo Bocchinfuso’s appeal regarding his removal from Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation), regular status, with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation v Santo Bocchinfuso (PDF).

 
Unreported
 
975 CD 2013
Opinion Issued: December 20, 2013
 
Michael J. Mazurkiewicz v. State Civil Service Commission
(Department of General Services)
 
Michael J. Mazurkiewicz appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his furlough from Surveyor 2, regular status, with the Department of General Services. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Michael Mazurkiewicz v. Department of General Services PDF).
 

 
Unreported
 
1244 CD 2013
Opinion Issued: December 9, 2013
 
Allegheny County Housing Authority v.
State Civil Service Commission (Y. Beverly Moore)
 
The Allegheny County Housing Authority appealed the Commission's order sustaining Y. Beverly Moore's appeal regarding her removal from Assistant Executive Director with the Allegheny County Housing Authority. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Allegheny County Housing Authority v. Y. Beverly Moore (PDF).   
 

 
Unreported
1243 CD 2013
Opinion Issued: December 9, 2013
 
Allegheny County Housing Authority v.
State Civil Service Commission (Mark Mullen)
 
The Allegheny County Housing Authority appealed the Commission's order sustaining Mark Mullen's appeal regarding his removal from Facilities Manager with the Allegheny County Housing Authority. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Allegheny County Housing Authority v. Mark Mullen (PDF).
 

    
Unreported
 
 75 CD 2013
 Opinion Issued: October 25, 2013
 
Kevin Wynn v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Health) 
 
Kevin Wynn appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his removal from Laboratory Examiner, regular status, with the Department of Health. The Court affirmed the Commission's order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Kevin Wynn v. Department of Health  
(PDF).
 
  

Unreported
 
1706 CD 2012
Opinion Issued:  June 25, 2013
 
Michael G. Frankowski v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Conservation and Natural Resources)
 
Michael G. Frankowski appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his name being removed from all eligible lists, with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The Court quashed appellant's appeal. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Micheal G. Frankowski v. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources  (PDF)
 

 
Unreported
 
345 CD 2012
Opinion Issued: May 30, 2013
 
Valerya McGriff v. State Civil Service Commission (Philadelphia County Assistance Office, Department of Public Welfare)
 
Valerya McGriff appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal regarding her removal from Income Maintenance Caseworker, regular status, with the Philadelphia County Assistance Office, Department of Public Welfare. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the commonwealth Court's decision: Valerya McGriff v. Philadelphia County Assistance Office, Department of Public Welfare  (PDF)
 

Unreported
 
367 CD 2012
Opinion Issued: March 14, 2013
 
John D. Leaman v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of General Services)
 
John D. Leaman appealed the Commission's order denying his request for a hearing regarding his non-selecion for promotion to  Capital Police Officer Sergeant, with the Department of General Services. 
The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: John D. Leaman v. Department of General Services  (PDF)  
 
 

 
Unreported
 
1777 CD 2012
Opinion Issued: March 13, 2013
 
Wendy L. Patterson v. State Civil Service Commission (Luzerne County Children and Youth Services)
 
Wendy L. Patterson appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal regarding her name being removed from the County Caseworker 2 list, with the Luzerne County Children and Youth Services. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Wendy L. Patterson v. Luzerne County Children and Youth Services  (PDF)
 
  

Unreported 
 
421 CD 2012
Opinion Issued: January 25, 2013
 
George J. Nagy v. State Civil Service Commission (Bethlehem Housing Authority)
 
George J. Nagy appealed the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his alleged forced resignation, regular status, with the Bethlehem Housing Authority. The Court affirmed the Commision's 
order.  Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: George J. Nagy v. Bethlehem Housing Authority  (PDF)
 

 
Unreported
 
971 CD 2012
Opinion Issued: November 30, 2012
 
Kathy DiMenichi v. State Civil Service Commission (Department of Labor and Industry)
 
Kathy DiMenichi appealed the Commission's order dismissing her appeal regarding her removal from Unemployment Compensation Claims Intermittent Intake Interviewer, probationary status, with the Department of labor and Industry. The Court affirmed the Commission's order. Click the link to read the Commonwealth Court's decision: Kathy DiMenichi v Department of Labor and Industry  (PDF)
 
 

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Supreme Court Decisions


 

95 MAP 2022
(CCT No. 1203 CD 2020)
Opinion Issued:  December 19, 2023

Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Frackville v. Ralph E. Lynn (State Civil Service Commission

CONSOLIDATED WITH

96 MAP 2022
(CCt No. 1286 CD 2020)
Opinion Issued:  December 19, 2023

Governor's Office of Administration v. Ralph E. Lynn (State Civil Service Commission)

The Department of Labor and Industry and the Office of Administration appealed the Commonwealth Court order affirming the Commission's order sustaining his appeal regarding his non-selection for promotion to Corrections Welding Trades Instructor with the State Correctional Institution at Frackville, Department of Corrections.  The Supreme Court affirmed the Commonwealth Court in part and reversed in part.  Click the links to read the Supreme Court's decision and concurring decision:  Lynn 95 MAP 2022 96 MAP 2022, Lynn 95 MAP 2022 96 MAP 2022 Concurring


  
103 MAP 2016
(CCT No. 724 CD 2015)
Opinion Issued: July 25, 2017
 
Scott R. Blake v. State Civil Service Commission
 
 
The Pennsylvania State Civil Sevice Commission appealed the Commonwealth Court's order reversing the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding determination of his veterans' preferance. The Supreme Court reveresed Commonwealth Court's decision. Click the link to read the Supreme Court's decision: Scott R. Blake v. State Civil Service Commission  (PDF) 

  
581 MAL 2012
(CCT No. 2104 CD 2011)
Opinion Issued: November 8, 2012
 
Stefano Kiniropoulos v.
State Civil Service Commission
(Northampton County Department of Human Services)
 
Stefano Kiniropoulos appealed the Commonwealth Court's order sustaining the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his removal from County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) with the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging. The Supreme Court denied his Petition for Allowance of Appeal. Click the link to read the Supreme Court's decision:  Stefano Kiniropoulos v. Northampton County Department of Human Services  (PDF).

684 EAL 2011
(CCT No. 643 CD 2011)
Opinion Issued: May 31, 2012
 
Louis G. Daily v.
State Civil Service Commission
(Northampton County Area Agency on Aging)
 
Louis G. Daily appealed the Commonwealth Court's order sustaining the Commission's order dismissing his appeal regarding his non-selection for promotion to Aging Care Management Supervisor 1 (ACMS1) with the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging.  The Supreme Court denied his Petition for Allowance of Appeal. Click the link to read the Supreme Court's decision:   Louis G. Daily v. Northampton County Area Agency on Aging (PDF).

 
120 MAP 2006
(CCT No. 568 CD 2005)
Opinion Issued: December 27, 2007
 
PA State Corrections Officers Association v.
State Civil Service Commission
(Dennis N. Jenkins, Sr.)
 
The Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association appealed Commonwealth Courts order sustaining Dennis N. Jenkins' appeal regarding calculation of his seniority by the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association. The Supreme Court reversed the Commonwealth Court's decision and reinstated the Commission's order.  Click the link to read the Supreme Court's decision: PA State Corrections Officers Association v. Dennis Jenkins (PDF).

474 MAL 2007
(CCT No. 2178 CD 2005)
Opinion Issued: December 27, 2007
 
Gregory L. Cutler v.
State Civil Service Commission
(Office of Administration)
 
Gregory L. Cutler appealed the Commonwealth Court's order regarding rescission of employment offer with the Office of Administration. The Supreme Court denied his Petition for Allowance of Appeal. Click the link to read the Supreme Court's decisionGregory L. Cutler v. Office of Administration (PDF).

 

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