Sovereign Immunity is the legal defense available to government entities which makes it unlawful to sue them.  The concept of Sovereign Immunity originated long ago and is associated with the idea that “the King can do no wrong.”
Currently, in Pennsylvania, both state agencies (the Commonwealth, state police, state universities, SEPTA, etc.) and local agencies (townships, […]

Under Pennsylvania law, there are many circumstances in which, although someone is injured, a lawsuit against the responsible party is not permitted due to a statute granting Immunity.  Immunity is designed to encourage helpful acts by removing the threat of potential legal liability.  The following are some of the common Immunity statutes in Pennsylvania.
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