| Docket # | Issue Date | Title | Description | County | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2720 12/30/2021 |
12/30/2021 | Donald Rice v. Morrisville Borough | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Bucks | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2718 12/30/2021 |
12/30/2021 | Wayne Ulsh v. Carlisle Area School District | Request sought records related to the District's meeting agenda for two separate meetings. The District proved that responsive records are not within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Cumberland | Denied |
| 2021-2290 12/30/2021 |
12/30/2021 | John Litwak v. Shenandoah Borough | Request sought records related to building code violations and citations issued within the Borough. The Borough did not respond to the Request nor did the Borough participate in the appeal. Granted. | Schuylkill | Granted |
| 2021-2964 12/29/2021 |
12/29/2021 | Terence Whalen and Shenango Valley Homes v. Sharon City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Mercer | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2963 12/29/2021 |
12/29/2021 | Terence Whalen and Shenango Valley Homes v. Sharon City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Mercer | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2961 12/29/2021 |
12/29/2021 | Marc Zaid and Zaid Law Office, P.C. v. Upland Borough | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2853 12/29/2021 |
12/29/2021 | David Perretta v. Blair County District Attorney's Office | Requester seeks records surrounding his two-day stay at a hospital. The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Blair | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2840 12/29/2021 |
12/29/2021 | Joseph Hensley v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought name, salary, and address of former Agency employee. Home addresses are protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Requester did not demonstrate that there is public interest that would overcome the privacy interest. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2795 12/29/2021 |
12/29/2021 | Chelsea Dearden and Walsh Pancio, LLC v. Warwick Township (Bucks) | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2751 12/29/2021 |
12/29/2021 | Timothy Lawrence v. Pennsylvania Parole Board | The Requester seeks various PBPP documents. The Agency provided evidence that the records are not within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2736 12/29/2021 |
12/29/2021 | Brandon Brown and Commonwealth Foundation v. Oswayo Township | The Request sought collective bargaining agreements and memoranda of understanding. The Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Potter | Granted |
| 2021-2721 12/29/2021 |
12/29/2021 | Michael Simmonds and Local Union 126, IBEW v. City of Philadelphia Streets Department | Request sought copy of contract and wage determination. Agency provided responsive records on appeal. Agency did not demonstrate that no additional responsive records exist within its possession, custody, or control. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-2708 12/29/2021 |
12/29/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Forkston Township | Withdrawn. | Wyoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2616 12/29/2021 |
12/29/2021 | Jamal Bennett v. Lycoming County | Requester sought various records pertaining to public officials. The County proved that certain records are governed by the Election Code. The County also proved that the remaining records do not exist in its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Lycoming | Denied |
| 2021-2365 12/29/2021 |
12/29/2021 | Kayla Longdon v. Deemston Borough | Request sought building permits. Agency did not provide a response or participate on appeal. Granted. | Washington | Granted |
| 2021-2955 12/28/2021 |
12/28/2021 | Maricela Everitt v. Pittston Area School District | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2954 12/28/2021 |
12/28/2021 | Maricela Everitt v. Pittston Area School District | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2785 12/28/2021 |
12/28/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. West Manheim Township | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | York | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2781 12/28/2021 |
12/28/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Spring Grove Borough | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2719 12/28/2021 |
12/28/2021 | Glue Wilkins v. Lancaster County District Attorney | Request sought a copy of the District Attorney's disposition of the Requester's private criminal complaints against a named judge. Agency proved that it provided the records to the Requester. Dismissed as moot. | Lancaster | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-2701 12/28/2021 |
12/28/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Vandergrift Borough | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2665 12/28/2021 |
12/28/2021 | Anne-Frances McShane and Prisoner of Freedom Ministry Trust v. Monroe County | Here, the Requester filed a Request seeking various records (32 items). The County provided responses to Items 5, 9-11, 18, 20, and 27-29. The County has provided access to Items 24-26. The County must provide records responsive to Items 3, 8, and 30 (these items were provided on a prior RTKL Request). The County does not possess records responsive to Items 4, 7, 15, 21, and 23. The County failed to establish that records responsive to Items 1, 2, 7, 12-14, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 21, and 32 do not exist. Finally, the County failed to establish that Item 6 of the Request is exempt personal identification information. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Monroe | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2664 12/28/2021 |
12/28/2021 | Anne-Frances McShane and Prisoner of Freedom Ministry Trust v. Monroe County | Requester seeks various records regarding a certain property. The County provided responsive records to Items 1 and 2 of the Request and the County does not possess records responsive to Items 3 and 4 of the Request. Denied in part and Dismissed as moot in part. | Monroe | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2634 12/28/2021 |
12/28/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Brokenstraw Township | Withdrawn. | Warren | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2610 12/28/2021 |
12/28/2021 | Stephen Williams v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Requester seeks "all information and updates pertinent to this case" regarding a specific property. Request was insufficiently specific as it seeks "all information and updates pertinent to this case" over a 15 year span. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-2416 12/28/2021 |
12/28/2021 | Ceiba Ceiba and Ceiba v. City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services | Requester seeks various records from the Agency. The Agency provided most of the records responsive to the Request prior to the appeal. However, the Requester is challenging Items 5, 6, 8(a) and 10. The City provided records responsive to Items 5 and 10 on appeal and proved that no additional records exist. Records responsive to Item 8(a) were provided prior to the appeal. The City failed to establish that parts of Item 6 do not exist and did not conduct a good faith search. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2328 12/28/2021 |
12/28/2021 | Laura Hough and Washington County Prothonotary v. Washington County | Request for a certain grant application. The agency proved that it provided the Requester with the responsive records within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Washington | Denied |
| 2021-2305 12/28/2021 |
12/28/2021 | Annie Maselli and Penn State v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Request sought staffing reports. The Agency proved that birth years are protected by the state constitutional right to privacy. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2208 12/28/2021 |
12/28/2021 | Ashley Fultz v. Mifflin County School District | Requester seeks emails and other forms of communication between various District Employees. The District identified 1,144 pages of responsive records and notified the Requester that it was requesting prepayment of fees. 65 P.S. Section 67.1307(h). The District has provided a reasonable estimate of copying fees and the Requester shall make prepayment or inform the District that she no longer wishes to obtain copies within 15 days. If the Requester makes prepayment, the District shall provide redacted records within 30 days of prepayment. Appeal denied. | Mifflin | Denied |
| 2021-2960 12/27/2021 |
12/27/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County Clerk of Courts | The OOR has no jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Franklin | Dismissed: Other |
| 2021-2813 12/27/2021 |
12/27/2021 | Alon Fain v. Cheltenham Township | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2670 12/27/2021 |
12/27/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Bell Township (Westmoreland) | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2615 12/27/2021 |
12/27/2021 | Sam Robinson and Open Records Data Retrieval v. Doylestown Township | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Bucks | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2942 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | Albert Burick v. Magisterial District Court 53-3-04 | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Lawrence | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-2941 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | Albert Burick v. Magisterial District Court 53-3-04 | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Lawrence | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-2940 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | Albert Burick v. Magisterial District Court 53-3-04 | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Lawrence | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-2931 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | Selina Taylor v. Sharon City | Transferred. | Mercer | Transferred |
| 2021-2814 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | Brandon Brown and Commonwealth Foundation v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Request sought collective bargaining agreements and memoranda of understanding. Agency did not provide a response or participate on appeal. Granted. | Philadelphia | Granted |
| 2021-2798 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | David Perretta v. Blair County District Attorney's Office | Request sought surveillance cost information. Agency did not provide a response or participate on appeal. Granted. | Blair | Granted |
| 2021-2797 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | Matthew Cornetti v. Butler County | Withdrawn. | Butler | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2750 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | Timothy Lawrence v. Pennsylvania Parole Board | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2730 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | Kathleen Ciaralli v. Falls Township Police Department | Transferred to the Bucks County DA Office. | Bucks | Transferred |
| 2021-2727 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | John Biedrzycki v. Upper St Clair Township | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2658 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | Jamie McVicker v. Somerset County | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Somerset | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2613 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | David Perretta v. Blair County District Attorney's Office | Requester sought information regarding surveillance of his phone, internet and car. Agency failed to prove that the records do not exist in its possession, custody or control. Granted. | Blair | Granted |
| 2021-2594 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | Dante Wright v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought 20 Items related to Requester's arrest. The OOR does not have jurisdiction concerning Items 2, 4, and 5. PSP did not demonstrate that no additional responsive records exist concerning Items 17, 19 and 20. PSP fulfilled its obligation under the RTKL concerning Item 16. PSP demonstrated that records responsive to Items 3 and 14 do not exist within its possession, custody or control. PSP demonstrated that disclosure of the records responsive to Items 10, 13 and 15 would be likely to jeopardize public safety. PSP established that the responsive record concerning Items 1, 6, 7, 8 and 9 is related to a criminal investigation. PSP did not demonstrate that records responsive to Items 11, 12 and 18 are exempt from disclosure as related to noncriminal investigations. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2575 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | Jamie Walker v. Quakertown Community School District | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2564 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | Randall Bethke v. Philadelphia Sheriff's Office | Request sought all polices and directives of the Sheriff's Office. The agency provided access to certain records on appeal. The agency did not prove the disclosure of the records is likely to threaten the personal security of an individual, is likely to threaten public safety, or is likely to endanger the safety or physical security of a building. Agency failed to prove that no additional records exist within its possession, custody or control. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Pending in Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-2500 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | Michael Simmonds and Local Union 126, IBEW v. City of Philadelphia Streets Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2167 12/23/2021 |
12/23/2021 | Jarrett Coleman v. Parkland School District | Request seeks emails regarding certain keywords, as well as presentations, meetings, agendas. A portion of the Requests is insufficiently specific. Agency failed to prove that certain records do not exist or that the records are exempt under the RTKL. Granted in part and denied in part. | Lehigh | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2800 12/22/2021 |
12/22/2021 | Darren Gentilquore v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2649 12/22/2021 |
12/22/2021 | Stephen Kane v. Delaware County District Attorney's Office | Requester seeks a copy of the District Attorney's outlook calendar. Agency submitted evidence that the DA maintains the calendar for his own scheduling purposes and personal use. Work calendar exempt under Section 708(b)(12). Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-2612 12/22/2021 |
12/22/2021 | Heather Honey and Haystack LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought a list of voters who registered without an identification number and the total number of voters who registered without an identification number broken down by county and method of registration. Agency proved that access to some records is governed by the Pa Voter Registration Act, but did not prove that records do not exist. Granted in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2384 12/22/2021 |
12/22/2021 | Carol Dannenberg and Hollidaysburg Community Watchdog v. Blair County Sanitary Administrative Comittee | Request sought records relating to utility inspections, orders or communications at a specified address. Request was submitted prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Blair | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2307 12/22/2021 |
12/22/2021 | James Hulings v. Harmony Borough | Request sought records related to a meeting. Agency proved that certain records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Emails on private devices or accounts are agency records if they document a transaction or activity of the agency. Granted in part and denied in part. | Butler | Partially Granted |
| 2021-2303 12/22/2021 |
12/22/2021 | Colin Harley and Saucon Valley Investments, LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request for various records concerning a certain policy number. The agency provided records during the appeal and proved that the remaining records were protected by the attorney-client privilege. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2288 12/22/2021 |
12/22/2021 | Jeffrey Brenner and Marcus & Hoffman, P.C. v. Upper Darby Township | Request sought various records regarding the construction of a new housing development between the agency and the developer. Request was deemed denied and the agency did not participate on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-2269 12/22/2021 |
12/22/2021 | David Behar v. Lower Merion School District | Consolidated into 2021-2268. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-2268 12/22/2021 |
12/22/2021 | David Behar v. Lower Merion School District | Requests sought a range of records related to policies and educational materials, among other things. Requests are insufficiently specific under Section 703 of the RTKL. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-2164 12/22/2021 |
12/22/2021 | Sean Brydges v. Ridley Township | Consolidated with AP 2021-2126. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-2126 12/22/2021 |
12/22/2021 | Sean Brydges v. Ridley Township | Requests sought copies of contracts and payments related to legal services, as well as certain information concerning payments to Township personnel. The agency proved that it provided a complete response to Request One. However, the agency did not prove that information responsive to Request Two is an exempt medical record or that the information is an exempt social service record. Granted in part and denied in part. | Delaware | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1755 12/22/2021 |
12/22/2021 | Timothy Archer v. Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency | Request sought information pertaining to certain employees, as well as information related to the hiring process for an agency job position. The agency proved that records responsive to Items 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, and part of Item 3, do not exist within the agency's possession custody or control. During the appeal, the agency provided records responsive to Items 8, 13, and part of Item 7. The redacted records provided to the Requester during the appeal in response to Item 7 of the Request contained exempt personal identification information. Certain portions of the appeal were withdrawn. To the extent that the information responsive to Item 3 of the Request is not part of a performance review, the agency must provide that record to the Requester. The agency proved that certain records responsive to Item 7 of the Request reflect internal predecisionial deliberations. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0297 12/22/2021 |
12/22/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought records related to the Agency's handling of RTKL requests and appeals. The Agency did not provide a submission to the OOR on appeal. The OOR declines to make a finding of bad faith. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-0264 12/22/2021 |
12/22/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Consolidated with 2021-0297. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2759 12/22/2021 |
12/22/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Consolidated with 2021-0297. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-2913 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Joseph Kuzo v. Salisbury Township School District | Withdrawn. | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2911 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | William Cardwell v. Huntingdon Bedford Fulton Area Agency on Aging | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Bedford | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2801 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Glue Wilkins v. Dauphin County | Agency provided access to the records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-2776 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. North Codorus Township | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2743 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Roy Dean v. Lower Frederick Township | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2726 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Pennsylvania State Police | Requester seeks a "certified copy of internal affairs report." Agency submitted evidence that it does not have the responsive record within its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2692 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. North Irwin Borough | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2624 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Jackson Township (Venango) | Withdrawn. | Venango | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2517 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Tasha Thorpe v. Limerick Township | The Agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Montgomery | Transferred |
| 2021-2495 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Jo Ciavaglia and Bucks County Courier Times v. Bucks County | Request sought religious and medical exemptions from COVID 19 vaccine. Agency proved the records are exempt medical records and protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-2435 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Benson Borough | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2421 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Mt Carbon Borough | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2357 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Mark Schwemler and Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services | Request sought records related to various contracts and services provided to the Department by several entities all falling under Maximus Inc. The Requester withdrew a portion of the Request on appeal, the Department provided responsive records on appeal, the Department failed to provide records to the Requester, and the Department proved that no additional records exist. Withdrawn in part, dismissed as moot in part, denied in part and granted in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted |
| 2021-2344 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | William Bender and Philadelphia Inquirer v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2308 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Brittany Baker v. Mifflinburg Borough Police Department | Request sought records regarding threats regarding a school district. Agency proved that the records are related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Union | Denied |
| 2021-2300 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Rebecca Mulwhalen and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Bucks County | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2272 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Anthony Ruby v. Pennsylvania Parole Board | The Requester sought list of individuals involved in the decision to deny the Requester Parole as well as all information used in reaching that decision. The Board granted the Request in part and denied the Request in part. The Requester appealed the partial denial. The Board proved that the responsive records are confidential pursuant to 37 Pa. Code Section 61.2. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2265 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Ralph Jannini v. Greensboro Borough | Consolidated into 2021-2264. | Greene | Consolidated |
| 2021-2264 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Ralph Jannini v. Greensboro Borough | Requester sought Borough Council Meeting Minutes. The Brough did not respond to the Request or participate in the Appeal. Granted. | Greene | Granted |
| 2021-2261 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Kelly Potteiger v. Cumberland Valley School District | Requests sought correspondence. Agency demonstrated that all responsive records were provided and personal identification information was properly redacted. Agency proved that a portion of the Requests does not seek records. Denied in part and dismissed in part. | Cumberland | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2252 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Theresa Wickert v. Cornwall-Lebanon School District | Requester sought copy of audits and reviews of District's special education department and programming from 1/1/2018-present. District proved that responsive records do not exist in its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Lebanon | Denied |
| 2021-2251 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | J. Chadwick Schnee and Law Office of Tucker Hull, LLC v. North Pocono School District | Requester seeks communications between the Wright Center and the District. The District provided redacted records. The Requester indicated that he thought there were more records responsive to the Request. The District provided the attestation of Ms. Carey along with two additional exhibits of communication with the Wright Center establishing that the District has identified all responsive records and sent redacted records to the Requester. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Lackawanna | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2244 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Shakur Capital, LLC Shakur Capital, LLC and Shakur Capital, LLC & Poc CEO James Glover v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought the agency's RTKL processes and information re: staffing of its RTKL office. Agency proved that certain responsive records are protected by the atty-client privilege and attorney-work product doctrine. Agency provided certain responsive records during the appeal. Agency did not meet its burden that other responsive records would threaten public safety. Also, the agency interpreted part of the request too narrowly. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. On request for Reconsideration, the OOR is prohibited from accepting new evidence upon reconsideration. Reconsideration Denied. | Philadelphia | Reversed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-2175 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Jennifer Micali v. City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management | Requester seeks intake data records. The appeal was filed after the appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2170 12/21/2021 |
12/21/2021 | Renee Clerkin v. Warminster Township Police Department | Requester seeks body camera footage and information regarding an incident involving Requester's son. OOR lacks jurisdiction involving body camera footage under Act 22. 42 Pa.C.S. Section 67A02. The other information regarding the request is exempt under Section 708(b)(16) of the RTKL and should be transferred. Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction in part and transferred in part. | Bucks | Dismissed: Other |
| 2021-2896 12/20/2021 |
12/20/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Butler Township (Schuylkill) | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2874 12/20/2021 |
12/20/2021 | Julie Christie and Resolve Philly v. Allegheny County | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2809 12/20/2021 |
12/20/2021 | Justin Raynes v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2572 12/20/2021 |
12/20/2021 | Charles Hoyer v. Somerset County | The appeal of the agency's substantive response was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed, but the fee challenge was timely filed. The fees assed by the agency were appropriate. Denied in part and dismissed as untimely in part. | Somerset | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2543 12/20/2021 |
12/20/2021 | William Towne v. Allegheny County | : Requester seeks information on election mail and communication from the US Postal Service. The County submitted evidence that it is continuing to search for records and has provided three types of responsive records. However, the County did not submit enough evidence of the search conducted (or whether there remains outstanding responsive records). Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. No finding of bad faith. | Allegheny | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-2542 12/20/2021 |
12/20/2021 | William Towne v. Allegheny County | Requester seeks the declaration envelopes for mailed in ballots with elector signatures. The Election Code, 25 P.S. Section 3146.9, does not exclude voter’s signature on the declaration envelope from public access but declares declaration envelopes to be public records. Therefore, the Requester is entitled to view the envelopes on which the executed declarations appear. Reconsideration Granted. Upon Reconsideration, Final Determination overturned. | Allegheny | Pending in Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-2541 12/20/2021 |
12/20/2021 | William Towne v. Allegheny County | Requester sought records related to mail-in or absentee ballots. The County provided records during the appeal and proved that no additional responsive records exist. The County also conducted a good faith search. No finding of bad faith. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. Upon request for Reconsideration, the OOR permits either sworn affidavits, which are made under oath or “sworn” to in the presence of another, or attestations, which are un-notarized statements made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904, to serve as evidence in an appeal. Reconsideration Denied. | Allegheny | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2530 12/20/2021 |
12/20/2021 | J. Chadwick Schnee and Law Office of Tucker Hull, LLC v. Haverford Township School District | Requester seeks text messages and emails between the Districts School Board concerning virtual meetings. The District identified four responsive emails and evidence established that the emails are protected from disclosure under Section 708(b)(10) of the RTKL. The OOR declines to make a finding of bad faith. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-2512 12/20/2021 |
12/20/2021 | Guillermo Jalil v. Wyomissing Borough | Withdrawn. | Berks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2284 12/20/2021 |
12/20/2021 | Stacey Adams v. Elizabeth Forward School District | Request sought certain records of complaints, invoices and staff. The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as untimely. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2194 12/20/2021 |
12/20/2021 | Renee Clerkin v. Centennial School District | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2155 12/20/2021 |
12/20/2021 | Sean Brydges and v. Ridley Township | Request sought information about Requester's denial of medical benefits and copies of certain Township policies and procedures. A portion of the Request does not seek records. The Township proved that no additional responsive records exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied in part and dismissed in part. | Delaware | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2146 12/20/2021 |
12/20/2021 | Jo Ciavaglia and Bucks County Courier Times v. Montgomery County | Request sought records relating to Protection from Abuse Orders. The Agency proved the records are confidential under the Protection from Abuse Act. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-2120 12/20/2021 |
12/20/2021 | Nino Vittorio v. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2899 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Auburn Township | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Susquehanna | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2898 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Middleport Borough | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Schuylkill | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2897 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Gordon Borough | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Schuylkill | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2895 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Blythe Township | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Schuylkill | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2879 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | John Bartnicki and Greene Township v. Summit Township (Erie) | Withdrawn. | Erie | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2775 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. New Freedom Borough | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2774 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Manheim Township (York) | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2772 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Loganville Borough | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2764 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Codorus Township | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2762 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming) | Withdrawn. | Wyoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2674 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Export Borough | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2631 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. President Township | Withdrawn. | Venango | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2582 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Kelly Township | Withdrawn. | Union | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2551 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Chatham Township | Withdrawn. | Tioga | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2493 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Bernadette Runkle v. Pottsville Police Department | Request sought records regarding a missing persons case. Agency did not provide a basis for denial or cite any exemptions under the RTKL. Granted. | Schuylkill | Granted |
| 2021-2477 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Lanesboro Borough | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2461 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Stoystown Borough | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2362 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Jessica Walmer v. Cornwall Borough | The appeal did not include a complete copy of the agency's response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Lebanon | Dismissed: Other |
| 2021-2360 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP Media Inc. v. Lawrence County | Requester sought Children and Youth data. The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Lawrence | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2347 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Gwen Deluca v. Blackhawk School District | Request sought records of a particular training performed for district administrators. Certain items of the request did not seek records, and the agency demonstrated that some records were properly provided, but not that all responsive records were provided. Granted in part, denied in part. | Beaver | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2231 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Khalil Hammond v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Requester seeks information on Security Threat Group Management Unit (STGMU). Agency demonstrated that disclosure would reasonably likely to threaten public safety or a public protection activity. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2147 12/17/2021 |
12/17/2021 | Jo Ciavaglia and Bucks County Courier Times v. Bucks County | Request sought records relating to Protection from Abuse Orders. The Agency proved the records are confidential under the Protection from Abuse Act. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-2786 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. West York Borough | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2783 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Wellsville Borough | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2779 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Seven Valleys Borough | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2741 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Ed Mahon and Spotlight PA v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2723 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Steven Burda v. Montgomery County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. Upon request for Reconsideration, A review of the Final Determination by does not demonstrate any errors of law or misinterpretation of the facts. Reconsideration Denied. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2693 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Salem Township (Westmoreland) | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2646 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Justin Raynes v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2641 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Triumph Township | Withdrawn. | Warren | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2635 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Deerfield Township (Warren) | Withdrawn. | Warren | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2632 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Sugarcreek Borough | Withdrawn. | Venango | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2558 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Elk Township (Tioga) | Withdrawn. | Tioga | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2487 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Thompson Township (Susquehanna) | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2415 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Darren Gentilquore v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Dismissed as moot. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-2372 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Charlie Wolfson and PublicSource v. Allegheny County | Request sought records related to proposed distribution of federal money. Agency proved that the records are internal, predecisional, and deliberative. Records are not "financial records." Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-2355 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Kori McCabe v. Schuylkill County Children and Youth Services | Consolidated into 2021-2351. | Schuylkill | Consolidated |
| 2021-2354 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Rick Haring v. Central Bucks School District | Request sought the names of applicants for two coaching positions. The Agency provided access to some records on appeal. The Agency proved that some records are exempt employment application records and proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the Agency. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2353 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Kori McCabe v. Schuylkill County | Consolidated into 2021-2351. | Schuylkill | Consolidated |
| 2021-2352 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Kori McCabe v. Schuylkill County | Consolidated into 2021-2351. | Schuylkill | Consolidated |
| 2021-2351 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Kori McCabe v. Schuylkill County Children and Youth Services | Request for a policy and contact information for certain County employees. The Request seeks records under the RTKL. The agency proved that the policy does not exist within its possession, custody or control; however, the agency failed to prove that the contact information is exempt from disclosure. Granted in part and denied in part. | Schuylkill | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2257 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Linda Gregis and v. Conyngham Township (Columbia) | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Columbia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2243 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Shakur Capital, LLC and Shakur Capital, LLC & Poc CEO James Glover v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought identifying information about officers that were involved in a specific Act 22 video. Agency proved that no records exist in its possession, custody or control that identify the officers that processed the Requester's Act 22 request or the officers that were subjects of the granted video in response the Act 22 request. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-2242 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Shakur Capital, LLC and Shakur Capital, LLC & Poc CEO James Glover v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought employee names and other related information for these employees that wrote "Dear No Name Given" in response to the Requester's RTKL requests. Agency proved that no records exist in its possession, custody or control that identify the employees that entered "Dear No Name Given" on its computer system. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-2227 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Lawrence Maiello and Maiello, Brungo, & Maiello, LLP v. Sewickley Borough | Requester seeks various records between Borough members regarding John Schneider or 905 Beaver Street. The Borough does not possess records responsive to Items 19 and 21. Item 20 is exempt under the UCC. Items 1-18 and 22-34 are insufficiently specific. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-2196 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Vernon Bernhard v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Request sought all emails and all written correspondence between the Department and an outside organization. On appeal, the Requester modified his appeal and provided a list of agency employees' names. Agency proved that the Request is insufficiently specific because the scope is unreasonably broad and lacks a subject matter. Also, the Request cannot be modified on appeal. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2195 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Vernon Bernhard v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought all agency email exchanges with two identified email addresses. On appeal, the Requester provided a list of agency employees names. Agency proved that the Request is insufficiently specific because the scope is unreasonably broad and the Request lacks a subject matter. Also, the Request cannot be modified on appeal. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2124 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Kent Jackson and Standard-Speaker v. Hazleton Area School District | Request sought copies of letters or emails that the District sent or received from PDE in the past three years relating to filings under the Educator Discipline Act. Agency proved the records are confidential under the Educator Discipline Act. Denied. | Luzerne | Denied |
| 2021-2066 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Shawn Donnan and Bloomberg News v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request sought ID.me reports. Agency proved that some records do not exist. Agency may withhold report that would threaten computer security. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2065 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Shawn Donnan and Bloomberg News v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request sought communications and internal reports. Agency proved that some records do not exist. Agency may redact personal email addresses. Agency may withhold emails reflecting internal predecisional deliberations, agency may withhold attachment revealing social services records, agency may withhold reports that would threaten computer security. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1711 12/16/2021 |
12/16/2021 | Jeffrey Winfield v. Reynoldsville Borough | Withdrawn. | Jefferson | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2710 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Lemon Township | Withdrawn. | Wyoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2707 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Factoryville Borough | Withdrawn. | Wyoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2667 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Steven Burda v. Montgomery County | The Agency proved that the Request did not comply with a valid Agency policy governing RTKL requests. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, a review of the appeal does not indicate any errors of law or misinterpretation of the facts. Reconsideration Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-2651 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Francis Scarcella and The Daily Item v. Bloomsburg Area School District | Withdrawn. | Columbia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2640 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Southwest Township | Withdrawn. | Warren | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2627 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Oil Creek Township (Venango) | Withdrawn. | Venango | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2614 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | London Murray v. Pennsylvania Office of Open Records | The appeal did not include a copy of the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-2607 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Kathy Fink v. Pennsylvania State Police | Appeal is a duplicate of OOR Dkt. AP 2021-2606. Dismissed as improvidently docketed. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Other |
| 2021-2606 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Kathy Fink v. Pennsylvania State Police | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2595 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Diane Soto v. Easton City Police Department | Withdrawn. | Northampton | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2550 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Bloss Township | Request sought collective bargaining agreements and memoranda of understandings. The Agency did not respond to the Request or participate in the Appeal. Granted. | Tioga | Granted |
| 2021-2523 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | John Yakim v. Gateway School District | Request sought text messages. The appeal is not barred by res judicata or collateral estoppel. The District proved that no responsive records exist within its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-2471 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Ararat Township | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2454 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Jack Williams v. Johnstown City | Request sought various financial records of the Agency. The Agency proved that no additional records, other than those the Requester provided himself, exist within the Agency's possession, custody or control. Denied. | Cambria | Denied |
| 2021-2345 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Charles Phelan v. Conshohocken Borough | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2310 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Broad + Liberty v. Chester County | Chester | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed | |
| 2021-2140 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | John Campbell v. City of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1847 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Abby Pakutz and Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP v. Northumberland County | Request sought records related to voting and third-party access to voting systems. Agency provided records on appeal. Agency proved that no additional responsive records exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Northumberland | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1333 12/15/2021 |
12/15/2021 | Dawn Perlmutter v. Yardley Borough | Request sought various records related to Borough properties. Agency proved that certain records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Collateral estoppel does not apply to redactions made to certain records. The agency failed to present a basis for exemption for a portion of the redacted record. Denied in part, granted in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2865 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Tyler Nowosielski v. Greene Township (Erie) | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Erie | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2864 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | John Simpson v. Magisterial District Court 20-03-04 | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. Upon request for Reconsideration, The Right-to-Know Law defines “Judicial agency” as “[a] court of the Commonwealth or any other entity or office of the unified judicial system.” 65 P.S. § 67.102. Magisterial District Courts are part of the unified judicial system. 42 Pa.C.S. § 301. Reconsideration Denied. | Huntingdon | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-2863 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | John Simpson v. Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2852 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Michael Simmonds and Local Union 126, IBEW v. City of Philadelphia Streets Department | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2850 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Brody Wills v. Altoona City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Blair | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2787 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Winterstown Borough | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2784 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. West Manchester Township | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2782 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Warrington Township (York) | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2780 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Shrewsbury Township (York) | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2777 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. North Hopewell Township | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2761 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Northmoreland Township | Withdrawn. | Wyoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2711 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Mehoopany Township | Withdrawn. | Wyoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2704 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Youngstown Borough | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2672 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Derry Township (Westmoreland) | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2652 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sean Burke and Equinox Advantage Real Estate, Inc. v. Fountain Hill Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2638 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Limestone Township (Warren) | Withdrawn. | Warren | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2625 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Mineral Township | Withdrawn. | Venango | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2590 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Aristidis Christakis and Buckley Brion McGuire & Morris LLP v. Franklin Township (Chester) | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2569 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Adrian Amara v. Pennsylvania State Police | Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2544 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Malachi Armstrong v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request sought complaints for a 41 year period. The Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2538 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Colin Best v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Requester sought records pertaining to a DEMO Unit at SCI Somerset. Agency demonstrated that it does not possess the additional requested records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2506 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Henry Miller v. Allegheny County Health Department | Requester sought documents pertaining to employees and open positions with the Department. The Department provided responsive records on appeal, subject to redaction. Granted in part and denied in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2476 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Jessup Township | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2443 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Meyersdale Borough | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2438 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Casselman Borough | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2436 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Berlin Borough | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2309 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Joel Jacobs and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette v. Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2304 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Jack Williams v. Johnstown City | Request sought records related to the Agency's budget. Agency proved that no additional records, beyond what was included in the Request, exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Cambria | Denied |
| 2021-2237 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Jonathan Lindstrom v. Upper Moreland Township School District | Request sought communications and logs related to RTKL requests and responses. Agency provided some records on appeal. Requester did not challenge redactions on other records, but did challenge the sufficiency of the records provided. Agency demonstrated all responsive records were provided. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2092 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Stefanie Klaves and Commonwealth Foundation v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1879 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Marc LeBlond and Commonwealth Foundation v. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0466 12/14/2021 |
12/14/2021 | Gregory Gerson and DiOrio & Sereni, LLP v. Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School | Withdrawn. | Beaver | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2802 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Jamie Walker v. Bucks County | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2769 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Fairview Township (York) | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2767 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. East Hopewell Township | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2766 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Sally Hogan and Amerians for Fair Treatment v. Dallastown Borough | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2763 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Wyoming County | Withdrawn. | Wyoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2691 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. New Stanton Borough | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2688 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. New Alexandria Borough | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2587 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Canal Township | Withdrawn. | Venango | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2539 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Adrian Amara v. Penn Township Police Department (York) | The Requester sought a memorandum of understanding between the Department and the York County Drug Task Force and the termination letter of Sgt. Travis Shearer. The Department proved that it provided the memorandum of understanding and that the termination letter does not exist. Denied in part, Dismissed as moot in part. | York | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2533 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Ryan Horan and Freedom Foundation v. Canon-McMillan School District | Dismissed as moot. | Washington | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-2491 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Kathy Ardekani and Echo Lake v. Tredyffrin Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2488 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Jonathan Orie and Orie & Zivic v. Westmoreland County | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2485 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Steven Burda v. Montgomery County | The Requester failed to use the RTKL form or the Agency's form as required by the Agency Open Records policy. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, a review of the Final Determination by Appeals Officer Singh does not demonstrate any errors of law or misinterpretation of the facts. Reconsideration Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-2484 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Steven Burda v. Montgomery County | The Requester failed to use the RTKL form or the Agency's form as required by the Agency Open Records policy. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, a review of the Final Determination by Appeals Officer Singh does not demonstrate any errors of law or misinterpretation of the facts. Reconsideration Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-2474 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Hallstead Borough | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2417 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Alina Volkova-Burda v. Montgomery County | Requester did not follow agency's Open Records Policy of using the standard RTKL form or agency's form. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, a review of the Final Determination does not demonstrate any errors of law or misinterpretation of the facts. Reconsideration Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-2414 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Kevin Mooney and The Commonwealth Foundation v. Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 | Request sought, among other material, all electronic records of the agency and correspondence between the agency and 7 outside entities and named individuals. Agency proved the Request is insufficiently specific. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-2410 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Sharlene Fullwood v. Caln Township | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2398 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Craig McCoy and The Philadelphia Inquirer v. Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | Request sought communications regarding contribution risks and calculations. Agency did not demonstrate that all responsive records were provided on appeal. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-2238 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | April Hewitt v. Cumberland Township Police Department | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Adams | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2213 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Edward Mahon and Spotlight PA v. Montgomery County | Request sought, among other items, emails related to medical marijuana. Agency did not meet its burden in proving that no responsive records exist. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-2210 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | George Yuhas and Concerned Parents and taxpayers v. Wyoming County | Requester sought the County's policy on the rights of citizens to obtain a public official's home mailing address for the purpose mailing legal documents. The County proved that no such policy exists. Denied. | Wyoming | Denied |
| 2021-2206 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Denise Puglisi v. Union Township (Washington) | Request sought electronic copies of invoices. Agency's assessment of fees was proper under the OOR fee structure. Denied. | Washington | Denied |
| 2021-2205 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Denise Puglisi v. Union Township (Washington) | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Washington | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2137 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | John Yonchuk v. Spring-Ford Area School District | Request sought various SD records related to the COVID positive result of a HS student. The agency proved that it conducted a good faith search for responsive emails. The SD did not prove that it searched for other types of records. Granted in part, denied in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2116 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Michelle Zebrowski v. Upper St Clair Township Police Department | Request sought "21-03876" from a police department. The Department reasonably interpreted the request as seeking the incident report bearing that number. The identity of the requester is irrelevant. Department proved that the incident report is an exempt noncriminal investigative record. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-2108 12/13/2021 |
12/13/2021 | Denise Adamic and Horn Williamson, LLC v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Requester seeks all documents (plans, drawings, and diagrams) pertaining to a fire sprinkler, standpipe, and fire alarm system installed in a condominium. Responsive records are exempt from disclosure under Section 403.85(e) of the UCC. However, the Agency identifies permits as responsive to the request and permits are not covered by the UCC and must be provided to the Requester. Granted in part and Denied in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2731 12/10/2021 |
12/10/2021 | Elwood Small v. Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General | The Office of Open Records does not have jurisdiction over the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-2559 12/10/2021 |
12/10/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Lawrenceville Borough | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Tioga | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2501 12/10/2021 |
12/10/2021 | Steven Hoffman and Hoffman Hlavac & Easterly v. Pocono Mountain School District | Request sought birth years of certain District employees. Birth years are protected by the constitutional right to privacy in this instance. Denied. | Monroe | Denied |
| 2021-2408 12/10/2021 |
12/10/2021 | Stephen Kane v. Delaware County District Attorney's Office | Request sought emails. Agency proved Request is insufficiently specific. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-2158 12/10/2021 |
12/10/2021 | Scott Paglia v. Monessen City | The Agency provided access to the records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Westmoreland | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-2151 12/10/2021 |
12/10/2021 | David Dixon v. Shaler Township Police Department | Request sought various records including police jurisdictional records regarding a criminal incident involving the Requester. Agency proved that it provided the sole responsive record, and no other records exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-2134 12/10/2021 |
12/10/2021 | Abby Pakutz and Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP v. Allegheny County | Requester seeks records related to elections. The County proved that it does not have records responsive to Requests 2-4. Request 1 was specific enough as it relates to "Contracts." The remaining of the request was insufficiently specific (RTKL Section 703). Granted in part and Denied in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1959 12/10/2021 |
12/10/2021 | George Yuhas and Concerned Parents and taxpayers v. Tunkhannock Area School District | Request sought emails. District provided responsive records on appeal. District proved that some records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. District proved that some records are exempt notes or working papers. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Wyoming | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1445 12/10/2021 |
12/10/2021 | Carmencita María Pedro v. City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services | Request sought agreements and related records between the City's Department of Behavioral Health and Philadelphia Mental Health Care Corporation. The City failed to prove that no additional electronic records responsive to the Request exist within its possession, custody or control. The City provided access to one responsive agreement during the appeal. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-2713 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Nicholson Township (Wyoming) | Withdrawn. | Wyoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2709 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Laceyville Borough | Withdrawn. | Wyoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2706 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Eaton Township | Withdrawn. | Wyoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2702 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Washington Township (Westmoreland) | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2690 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. New Kensington City | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2680 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Loyalhanna Township | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2679 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Lower Burrell City | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2678 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Latrobe City | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2668 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Arnold City | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2643 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Warren County | Withdrawn. | Warren | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2629 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans For Fair Treatment v. Plum Township | Withdrawn. | Venango | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2628 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Pleasantville Borough (Venango) | Withdrawn. | Venango | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2623 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Irwin Township | Withdrawn. | Venango | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2620 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Clintonville Borough | Withdrawn. | Venango | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2592 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Bear Lake Borough | Withdrawn. | Warren | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2578 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Shippen Township (Tioga) | Withdrawn. | Tioga | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2483 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Rush Township (Susquehanna) | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2479 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Lenox Township | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2478 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Lathrop Township | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2475 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Harmony Township (Susquehanna) | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2472 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Bridgewater Township | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2451 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Gary Visher v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request sought records related to unemployment compensation claims. The Department proved that the records are confidential under the Unemployment Compensation Law and its regulations. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2331 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Donald Rice v. Redevelopment Authority of the County of Bucks | Request sought various records related to a redevelopment project. Items 1, 2, and 3 of the Request were not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Except for severable factual information, the Authority proved that the parts of Item 4 that were withheld reflected internal predecisional deliberations. The Authority provided access to certain records responsive to Item 4 during the appeal. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2171 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | George Beech v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Requester sought the Real Estate Commission file pertaining to a George Beech, George Beech, Jr., or a George Beech, III. The Department proved that it is not in possession, custody or control of the requested file. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0452 12/09/2021 |
12/09/2021 | Margaret Powell v. Heidelberg Township (York) | Request sought, among other items, payroll and insurance documents. Agency provided a responsive record on appeal. Agency did not prove that a portion of the withheld record was exempt as employee written criticisms, or reflected internal predecisional deliberations, or constituted employee's personal notes. The OOR's in camera review revealed that a portion of the withheld record was nonresponsive. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | York | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2792 12/08/2021 |
12/08/2021 | Brad Leach v. Upper Nazareth Township | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Northampton | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2755 12/08/2021 |
12/08/2021 | Shariff Butler v. American Correctional Association | American Correctional Association is not an agency as defined by the RTKL. Dismissed. | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction | |
| 2021-2754 12/08/2021 |
12/08/2021 | Jeremy Melvin v. American Correctional Association | American Correctional Association is not an agency as defined by the RTKL. Dismissed. | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction | |
| 2021-2676 12/08/2021 |
12/08/2021 | Sally Hogan and Amerians for Fair Treatment v. Fairfield Township (Westmoreland) | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2584 12/08/2021 |
12/08/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Mifflinburg Borough | Withdrawn | Union | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2583 12/08/2021 |
12/08/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Lewis Township (Union) | Withdrawn | Union | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2409 12/08/2021 |
12/08/2021 | Stephen Kane v. Delaware County District Attorney's Office | Request sought private criminal complaints filed against Delaware County police officers and detectives. The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. The Agency did not prove that records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Granted in part and transferred in part. | Delaware | Partially Granted |
| 2021-2381 12/08/2021 |
12/08/2021 | Christy Gibson and Crown Castle v. South Side Area School District | Withdrawn. | Beaver | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2276 12/08/2021 |
12/08/2021 | Robert Swift and Swift and Choi Development, LLC v. Cheltenham Township | Request sought documents regarding the development of an identified parcel located within the Township. Some additional records provided on appeal. Township did not prove that records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Township did not prove that records are exempt notes or working papers. Township did not demonstrate that no additional responsive records exist within its possession, custody, or control. The record does not support a finding of bad faith. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted |
| 2021-2172 12/08/2021 |
12/08/2021 | Damali Martin and McCormick & Priore v. Bethlehem City (Northampton) | Here, Requester seeks records of a fire investigation. The appeal was filed after the appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Northampton | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2128 12/08/2021 |
12/08/2021 | Alon Fain v. Cheltenham Township | Request for records relating to sewer repairs. The Agency did not prove the Request is unduly burdensome, and the Requester may not modify the Request on appeal. The Agency provided access to some records on appeal and proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the Agency. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2114 12/08/2021 |
12/08/2021 | Louis Aliota and Taxpayer/Citizen - Millcreek Township, Erie County, PA v. Erie County | Request sought various records related to COVID-19 reports and data related to hospitalizations, diagnosis, and cause of death on death certificates. A portion of the records sought are exempt from public disclosure pursuant to the Pennsylvania Disease Prevention and Control Law; however, some records are not within the possession, custody or control of the County , and the County has not provided evidence that data responsive to the Request is exempt from public disclosure. Granted in part and Denied in part. | Erie | Pending in Common Pleas |
| 2021-2074 12/08/2021 |
12/08/2021 | Danielle DeVard v. Brookhaven Borough | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2014 12/08/2021 |
12/08/2021 | Barry Dyller and Dyller Law Firm v. Locust Township Police Department | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Columbia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1853 12/08/2021 |
12/08/2021 | Francis Camarota and Woolford Kanfer Law, P.C. v. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | Request sought various records including contracts awarded to ALCM over the past 10 years by the Agency. The Agency provided responsive records on appeal, failed to prove that some redactions contain exempt person identification information, failed to prove the disclosure of the records would reveal trade secrets of confidential proprietary information, and failed to prove that the records are exempt procurement materials. However, federal employer identification numbers are exempt from public disclosure. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2737 12/07/2021 |
12/07/2021 | Brandon Brown and Commonwealth Foundation v. Portage Township (Cambria) | Withdrawn. | Cambria | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2734 12/07/2021 |
12/07/2021 | Brandon Brown and Commonwealth Foundation v. Blain Borough | Withdrawn. | Perry | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2673 12/07/2021 |
12/07/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. East Huntingdon Township | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2630 12/07/2021 |
12/07/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Polk Borough | Withdrawn. | Venango | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2598 12/07/2021 |
12/07/2021 | Roger Miller v. Westtown Township | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2576 12/07/2021 |
12/07/2021 | Gene Kline v. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2562 12/07/2021 |
12/07/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Middlebury Township | Withdrawn. | Tioga | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2535 12/07/2021 |
12/07/2021 | Alon Fain v. Cheltenham Township | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2349 12/07/2021 |
12/07/2021 | Gary Harki and Spotlight PA v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought MPOETC database. Agency did not participate on appeal, but Commonwealth Court held in McGill, that the database is exempt. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2215 12/07/2021 |
12/07/2021 | Anne-Frances McShane and Prisoner of Freedom Ministry Trust v. Monroe County | Requester seeks multiple items and filed several Requests. Requests 1-3 and 5 are untimely. The County does not possess records responsive to Requests 4 and 7. The County does not possess records responsive, provided responses to on other submissions in the instant appeal or granted access to, Item 13 is a judicial record, and provided records responsive to the Items listed in Request 6. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part, and dismissed as untimely in part. | Monroe | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2121 12/07/2021 |
12/07/2021 | Christopher Rodkey v. York County | Request for a document submitted to the County by an elected official regarding alleged voting irregularities. The agency proved that access to the information is governed by other state statutes and not the RTKL. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-2725 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Alina Burda v. Montgomery County | Montgomery | Denied | |
| 2021-2724 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Alina Burda v. Montgomery County | The County has a posted requirement for use of a form for RTKL Requests. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, a review of the Final Determination by does not demonstrate any errors of law or misinterpretation of the facts. Reconsideration Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-2698 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Jerilyn Lewis v. Manor Borough | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2662 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Allegheny Township (Westmoreland) | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2639 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Sheffield Township | Withdrawn. | Warren | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2636 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Elk Township (Warren) | Withdrawn. | Warren | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2581 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Buffalo Township (Union) | Withdrawn. | Union | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2393 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Sean Fields v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Please see the above-attachment for a FD I just issued. Here, Requester sought copies of emails regarding his request and denial to be moved off of "Housing Unit D/A." The Request is sufficiently specific under Section 703. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-2371 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Pam Barrett v. Smithfield Township (Monroe) | Requester submitted two requests seeking email communications and various other records including financial records of the Agency. The Agency provided responsive records on appeal, and proved no additional records exist. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Monroe | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2339 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Joshua Ganz and Duffy North v. New Hope Borough | Request sought records related to short-term rental properties. Request is insufficiently specific to enable the agency to locate responsive records. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-2333 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Kayla Longdon v. Deemston Borough | Consolidated into 2021-2332. | Washington | Consolidated |
| 2021-2332 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Kayla Longdon v. Deemston Borough | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Washington | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2197 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Ed Mahon and Spotlight PA v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | The Requester sought records pertaining to written criteria, policies or procedures developed by the Department for approving or rejecting advertising, promotional, or marketing materials under the Medical Marijuana Act. The Department proved that it is not in possession, custody or control of the Requested records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2109 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Samantha Melamed and The Philadelphia Inquirer v. City of Philadelphia, District Attorney | Request sought records of resignations. Agency properly provided some records on appeal, and demonstrated that other records are exempt personnel records or contain internal, predecisional deliberations, but not that other records could be redacted as unresponsive. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2102 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Christopher Hudock and Law offices of Christopher Hudock, v. Limerick Township | The Agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Montgomery | Transferred |
| 2021-2083 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Mark Mezger v. Bangor Area Commercial and Industrial Development Authority | Request sought a variety of records. The Authority did not submit sufficient evidence. Granted. | Northampton | Granted |
| 2021-2045 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Stephen Hemler v. Adams County | Request for work calendars of the County Commissioners. The Request is sufficiently specific under Section 703. The agency proved that some of the records are exempt notes and working papers. Granted in part and denied in part. | Adams | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2029 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | D Scott Lautner and Law Offices of D. Scott Lautner, P.C. v. Elizabeth Forward School District | Request sought records related to security cameras in a school. Appeal did not include a copy of the agency's denial. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Other |
| 2021-1739 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Megan Brock v. Council Rock School District | Request sought, among other material, communications and records from named individuals and agency's domain address regarding certain topics and terms. Agency proved that certain withheld records are exempt as internal, predecisional deliberations, other records relate to labor negotiations, and the remaining records are exempt as draft statements of policy/management directive with the exception of one identified document. Granted in part and denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1738 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Megan Brock v. Council Rock School District | Request sought, among other material, communications and records from named individuals and agency's domain address regarding certain topics and terms. Agency proved that certain withheld records are exempt as internal, predecisional deliberations, other records relate to labor negotiations, and the remaining records are exempt as draft statements of policy/management directive with the exception of one identified document. Granted in part and denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1737 12/06/2021 |
12/06/2021 | Megan Brock v. Council Rock School District | Request sought, among other material, communications and records from named individuals and agency's domain address regarding certain topics and terms. Agency proved that certain withheld records are exempt as internal, predecisional deliberations, other records relate to labor negotiations, and the remaining records are exempt as draft statements of policy/management directive with the exception of one identified document. Granted in part and denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2722 12/03/2021 |
12/03/2021 | Ivan Volkov v. Montgomery County | Agency policy may require use of a form. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, a review of the appeal does not indicate any errors of law or misinterpretation of the facts. Reconsideration Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-2369 12/03/2021 |
12/03/2021 | Adrian Amara v. Pennsylvania State Police | Consolidated into AP 2021-2324. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-2359 12/03/2021 |
12/03/2021 | David Beavers v. Wissahickon School District | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2335 12/03/2021 |
12/03/2021 | Christopher Zatratz v. Reading City | Request sought various records of the City's Human Relations Commission. The agency provided records responsive to Items 12 and 13 of the Request during the appeal. The agency failed to prove that records responsive to Items 6 and 7 of the Request did not exist in its possession, custody or control. The agency failed to meet its burden with respect to Item 4 of the Request. Item 9 of the Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. The redactions made to records responsive to Item 10 of the Request were proper under Section 708(b)(1)(ii) of the the RTKL. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Berks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2324 12/03/2021 |
12/03/2021 | Adrian Amara v. Pennsylvania State Police | The Requests seek records regarding the dismissals of identified individuals. Agency did not prove that the requested records do not exist within the agency's possession, custody or control. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-2279 12/03/2021 |
12/03/2021 | Michael Robb and Bailey Glasser LLP v. Pennsylvania State Police | Please see the recent FD I just issued. Requester sought records involving the arrest of Dante Wright. The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2266 12/03/2021 |
12/03/2021 | Jo Ciavaglia and Bucks County Courier Times v. Bensalem Township | Request sought electronic copies of engineering studies. The Agency did not receive the request prior to the filing of the appeal. Dismissed as premature. | Bucks | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2262 12/03/2021 |
12/03/2021 | Jack Collins v. Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office | Requester did not submit a request for records pursuant to the RTKL. Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-2260 12/03/2021 |
12/03/2021 | Erika Guadalupe Nuñez and Juntos v. Clearfield County | Withdrawn. | Clearfield | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2220 12/03/2021 |
12/03/2021 | Ann Jones v. Downingtown Borough Police Department | Request seeks a police report. Agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Chester County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Chester | Transferred |
| 2021-2099 12/03/2021 |
12/03/2021 | Mark Greenthaner v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought emails and written correspondence between unidentified agency employees and an outside organization without identifying a subject matter. Agency proved that the Request is insufficiently specific under Section 703 of the RTKL. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2085 12/03/2021 |
12/03/2021 | Douglas Eversmeyer and Everlasting Construction v. Honey Brook Township | Appeal did not include a copy of the Request or agency response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Chester | Dismissed: Other |
| 2021-2697 12/02/2021 |
12/02/2021 | Natalee Acocella and Law and Crime Productions v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2622 12/02/2021 |
12/02/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Franklin City | Withdrawn. | Venango | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2588 12/02/2021 |
12/02/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Cherrytree Township | Withdrawn. | Venango | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2586 12/02/2021 |
12/02/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. White Deer Township | Withdrawn. | Union | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2585 12/02/2021 |
12/02/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. West Buffalo Township | withdrawn. | Union | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2556 12/02/2021 |
12/02/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Jackson Township (Tioga County) | Withdrawn. | Tioga | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2464 12/02/2021 |
12/02/2021 | Sally Hogan and Amerians for Fair Treatment v. Elkland Township | Withdrawn. | Sullivan | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2267 12/02/2021 |
12/02/2021 | Peter Hall and The Morning Call v. South Whitehall Township | Request sought a settlement agreement. Agency proved that records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, the appeals officer did not commit any error of law or abuse of discretion in relying upon the Township's evidence. Reconsideration Denied. | Lehigh | Denied |
| 2021-2179 12/02/2021 |
12/02/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Request sought copy of the video presented by the District at its convocation, including the five embedded videos. Some additional records provided on appeal. District did not prove that it fulfilled its obligations under the RTKL by making the responsive videos available for inspection only. District did not prove that responsive videos contain personally identifying information of District employees. District proved that the responsive videos contain information identifying a minor, which can be redacted. Any District employee information expressly exempt by 65 P.S. § 67.708(b)(6) can be redacted. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted |
| 2021-2068 12/02/2021 |
12/02/2021 | Lindsay Orlando v. West Jefferson Hills School District | Here, the Requester seeks "all communications" between (Item 1) nine school board members, the superintendent, the school board solicitor, and (Item 2 includes) the public. There was no subject matter or keyword list provided and instead the Request sought "all communications." The timeframe, presumably (no year was given) is for a period of 16 days. Due to the large universe of records sought ("all communications"), the lack of limitation on senders and recipients, and the lack of a general subject matter or a keyword list the Request was denied due to being insufficiently specific. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-2060 12/02/2021 |
12/02/2021 | Dana LeSage v. Avon Grove School District | Request sought electronic copies of records related to teacher and administrator training, training topics and materials related to the culturally responsive & inclusive curriculum. The Copyright Act precludes duplication of responsive records. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-1969 12/02/2021 |
12/02/2021 | Leah Gilchrist v. North Penn School District | Request sought various communication records with and about a school teacher, part of the Request sought all of the District's emails for over a year that contained certain keywords and terms. Parts of the Request were sufficiently specific, while other parts were insufficiently specific under 703 of the RTKL. Granted in part and denied in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2656 12/01/2021 |
12/01/2021 | Steven Burda v. Montgomery County | Agency policy may require use of a form. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, a review of the appeal does not indicate any errors of law or misinterpretation of the facts. Reconsideration Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-2604 12/01/2021 |
12/01/2021 | Charles Wolfe v. Quaker Valley School District | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2561 12/01/2021 |
12/01/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Putnam Township | Withdrawn. | Tioga | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2370 12/01/2021 |
12/01/2021 | Adrian Amara v. York County District Attorney's Office | Request sought records of final action of termination regarding four identified individuals. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control off the agency. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-2322 12/01/2021 |
12/01/2021 | John Yakim and S&J Enterprises v. Gateway School District | Request sought text messages related to the resignation of school directors. Agency demonstrated that no responsive records exist in the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-2315 12/01/2021 |
12/01/2021 | Charles Hoyer v. Dauphin County | Please find attached a FD that was issued today in the above-captioned appeal. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-2176 12/01/2021 |
12/01/2021 | Rosemary Boland and Scranton Federation of Teachers v. Delaware Valley School District | Request for the number of emergency certifications. Agency proved that it does not possess the requested information. Denied. | Pike | Denied |
| 2021-2039 12/01/2021 |
12/01/2021 | Sean Logsdon v. Edwardsville Borough | Request sought a police report. The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2030 12/01/2021 |
12/01/2021 | Amanda Mattone v. North Allegheny School District | Request for COVID-related data. Agency proved that it does not possess the information. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-1937 12/01/2021 |
12/01/2021 | Stephen Caruso and Pennsylvania Capital-Star v. Pennsylvania Office of the Governor | Request sought employment disclosures from 2015 for an identified employee. Agency proved that it does not have the responsive records in its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1475 12/01/2021 |
12/01/2021 | Simon Campbell v. Pennsbury School District | Request sought emails. Agency provided one additional email on appeal and in camera review shows that some are protected by the attorney-client privilege, but others are not. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2611 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Alina Volkova-Burda v. Montgomery County | Agency policy may require use of a form. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, a review of the appeal does not indicate any errors of law or misinterpretation of the facts. Reconsideration Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-2609 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Alina Volkova-Burda v. Montgomery County | Agency policy may require use of a form. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, a review of the appeal does not indicate any errors of law or misinterpretation of the facts. Reconsideration Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-2591 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Earl Markey v. Pennsbury School District | withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2557 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Knoxville Borough | Withdrawn. | Tioga | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2555 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Duncan Township | Withdrawn. | Tioga | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2553 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Delmar Township | Withdrawn. | Tioga | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2473 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Clifford Township | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2468 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Apolacon Township | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2460 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Stonycreek Township (Somerset) | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2447 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Ogle Township | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2444 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Milford Township (Somerset) | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2431 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Union Township (Schuylkill) | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2428 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Rush Township (Schuylkill) | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2411 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Rick Haring v. Central Bucks School District | Consolidated with 2021-2354. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-2405 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Auburn Borough | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2403 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Ryan Horan and Freedom Foundation v. Upper Moreland Township School District | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2348 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Linda Evans-Boren v. Union Township (Washington) | Requester seeks information on funds deposited into a law firms' IOLTA account. The Requester also sought additional items on appeal. The Requester may not modify the Request on appeal. Additionally, the Township provided evidence that it does not possess additional records responsive to the Request. Denied. | Washington | Denied |
| 2021-2338 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Zachary Spada v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought information regarding the price the Department pays for e-cigarettes. The Department did not prove the Requester owes outstanding fees in connection with a previous RTKL request. The OOR is without jurisdiction to consider a waiver of fees associated with the Request. The record does not support a finding of bad faith. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-2240 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Paul Brown v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Requester seeks various records pertaining to his legal mail. Agency did not receive the request prior to the filing of the appeal. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2096 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Harry Hartman and Gettysburg Times v. Gettysburg Borough | Request sought, among other things, inspection reports. The records are subject to the UCC. Denied. | Adams | Denied |
| 2021-2033 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Kristi Saylor v. Lehigh Township (Northampton) | Request sought police body camera footage. Act 22 removes the OOR's jurisdiction as to video recordings in the possession of law enforcement agencies. Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | Northampton | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1230 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Philip Remaley v. Pennsylvania Department of Revenue | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0265 11/30/2021 |
11/30/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought records of communication with the solicitor and solicitor invoices. Agency did not prove that certain responsive records do not exist or that certain records are privileged. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-2536 11/29/2021 |
11/29/2021 | Alina Volkova-Burda v. Montgomery County | Request sought the current annual salary for the RTKL Officer. Because the County has a posted policy requiring the use of a request form, the County was permitted to deny the Request due to the Requester's failure to use a form. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, a review of the appeal does not indicate any errors of law or misinterpretation of the facts. Reconsideration Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-2520 11/29/2021 |
11/29/2021 | Christopher Garrell and Orlando Law Offices, P.C. v. Berks County | Withdrawn. | Berks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2519 11/29/2021 |
11/29/2021 | Christopher Garrell and Orlando Law Offices, P.C. v. Berks County | Withdrawn. | Berks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2486 11/29/2021 |
11/29/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Silver Lake Township | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2482 11/29/2021 |
11/29/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Montrose Borough | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2425 11/29/2021 |
11/29/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Port Carbon Borough | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2321 11/29/2021 |
11/29/2021 | Peter Melan v. City of Philadelphia Procurement Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2302 11/29/2021 |
11/29/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought video recordings of a PSP Trooper. The appeal was submitted after the appeal period had run. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1970 11/29/2021 |
11/29/2021 | Ryan Horan and Freedom Foundation v. Crawford County | Request sought, among other information, union-represented employees middle names, birth year, and bargaining unit information. Agency proved that birth years are protected under the constitutional right to privacy. Agency did not prove that records responsive to bargaining unit information do not exist in its possession, custody or control; however, it proved that the information is protected under the constitutional right to privacy. Agency did not prove that middle names are not protected under the constitutional right to privacy. Granted in part and denied in part. | Crawford | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1965 11/29/2021 |
11/29/2021 | Kristi Saylor v. Weissport Borough | Request sought investigatory and arrest records related to the Requester. Transferred to the Carbon County DAO pursuant to 503(d)(2). | Carbon | Transferred |
| 2021-0147 11/29/2021 |
11/29/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought records related to RTKL requests. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-0022 11/29/2021 |
11/29/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought legal invoices and records related to RTKL requests. The agency produced some responsive records on appeal. Parts of the legal invoices are protected by the attorney-client privilege and/or the attorney-work product doctrine. The agency did not prove that it conducted a good faith search but the record does not support a finding of bad faith. The agency has not proven that no other responsive records exist in its possession, custody, or control. The agency must refund the fees it assessed for copying the invoices to redact them. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-2531 11/29/2021 |
11/29/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought records relating to previous RTKL requests. The Agency provided access to some records on appeal, and the Requester's fee challenge has been waived. The Agency proved that some records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the Agency, but failed to prove that others do not. The Agency proved that some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and the attorney-work product doctrine, that others are protected under the constitutional right to privacy, and that others contain exempt personal identification information. Lastly, the OOR declines to make a finding of bad faith. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2467 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Hillsgrove Township | Withdrawn. | Sullivan | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2457 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Shanksville Borough | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2334 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Steven and Alina Burda v. Montgomery County | Request sought budget information and records relating to employees. The Agency proved that the Requester owes duplication fees from a prior RTKL request. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, a review of the appeal indicates the appeals officer did not commit an error of law or abuse of discretion. Reconsideration Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-2330 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Wayne Prater v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request was filed after the RTKL appeals period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2326 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Darwin Leuba v. Allegheny County | Request sought the resume of an identified individual. The County did not prove that it was not in possession, custody or control of the resume. The record did not support a finding of bad faith. Granted. | Allegheny | Granted |
| 2021-2318 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Omar Jackson v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought various agency policies. Agency proved that the disclosure of responsive policies would be reasonably likely to threaten personal security and public safety. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2316 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Charles Hoyer v. Lebanon City | Requester sought the resignation letter of an identified individual. The City proved that the resignation letter was exempt from public access pursuant to Section 708(b)(4)(viii). Denied. | Lebanon | Denied |
| 2021-2286 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Margaret Bennet v. Bloomsburg Area School District | The appeal did not include the request or the Agency's response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Columbia | Dismissed: Other |
| 2021-2277 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Jevon Everett v. Pittsburgh City | Requester sought records relating to several detectives. The Request was specific. However, Items 4 and 7 are not within the City's possession, custody or control as they do not exist. The City has proven that Items 2, 3, 5, and 6 are noncriminal investigative records. Section 708(b)(17). The City may withhold certain records responsive to Item 1 as personnel records. Section 708(b)(7). Granted in Part and Denied in Part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2274 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Dawn Ferber v. Pennridge School District | Requester sought information regarding a meeting of the School Board where an email was drafted. The District proved that no records responsive to the request exist within its possession, custody, or control. Denied in part and withdrawn in part. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-2270 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Nicole Brambila and LNP | LancasterOnline v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought COVID infection, vaccination and death rates for Lancaster County, by zip code, for a specific timeframe. Agency did not prove the information is confidential under the DPCL. Agency did not provide any evidence as to providing information within the proper timeframe. The information requested is aggregated data and therefore (b)(17) does not apply. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-2263 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Kendon Sickler v. Bucks County | Request sought various information surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic (8 Items). Items 2 and 8 of the Request seek answers to questions. The County provided the website for the responsive records for Item 4. The County has demonstrated that it does not possess records responsive to Item 7 of the Request. Finally, the County has proven that the records responsive to Items 1, 3, 5 and 6 constitute medical information exempt under Section 708(b)(5). Denied in part and Dismissed in part. | Bucks | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2229 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Louis Corominas v. East Allen Township | Requester sought a traffic study completed within the Township. The Township proved that the traffic study was confidential under the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code. Denied. | Northampton | Denied |
| 2021-2169 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Charles Barchfeld v. Derry Township (Westmoreland) | Request sought records and inspections conducted under a certain ordinance. Agency demonstrated that no responsive records exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Westmoreland | Denied |
| 2021-2168 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Elizabeth Myers v. Northern York County Regional Police Department | Requester sought police reports pertaining to a missing person investigation and an unattended death investigation. The Department proved that both reports were exempt from public disclosure pursuant to Section 708(b)(17) of the RTKL. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-2084 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Joel Zimmerman v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought 3 Public Information Release Reports. Agency proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2044 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Gina DeMaria v. York County | Requester sought documents contained in a Clerk of Courts file. The County provided the Requester with a link to access the records and directed her to the York County Clerk of Courts Office. The County also submitted an attestation indicating that the responsive records are in the control of a Judicial Agency and that the County does not possess, retain or store these records. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-2036 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Benjamin Auslander v. Tredyffrin-Easttown School District | Requester sought four 'contracted services' items. The District provided evidence that no responsive records exist within its possession, control, or custody. Requester could not modify or expand a request on appeal. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-1960 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | George Yuhas and Concerned Parents and taxpayers v. Tunkhannock Area School District | Request seeking to inspect textbooks used by the District. The District fulfilled its obligation under the RTKL by making all responsive records available for inspection by the Requester. Denied. | Wyoming | Denied |
| 2021-1957 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | George Yuhas and Concerned Parents and taxpayers v. Tunkhannock Area School District | Request sought emails related to COVID-19 or coronavirus exchanged between all District employees for a specified time period. The Request is insufficiently specific under Section 703 of the RTKL. Denied. | Wyoming | Denied |
| 2021-0298 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought records related to RTKL requests. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-0232 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Consolidated into 2021-0164. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-0194 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought certain communications, among other things regarding a prior RTKL request. The Agency did not make a submission on appeal in support of any exemptions, and the OOR declines to make a finding of bad faith at this time. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-0176 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Consolidated into AP 2021-0175 for purposes of issuing a Final Determination. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-0175 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought records related to the agency's handling of RTKL requests and appeals. Agency provided a responsive record on appeal, but did not prove that no other responsive records exist in its possession, custody, or control. The OOR declines to make a finding of bad faith. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0166 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Consolidated into 2021-0164. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-0164 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Requests for records relating to prior RTKL requests and Diversity & Inclusion Committee; Agency failed to respond to the appeal/file a submission by the APSCUF deadlines. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-0158 11/23/2021 |
11/23/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought certain communications. The Agency did not make a submission on appeal in support of any exemptions, and the OOR declines to make a finding of bad faith at this time. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-2540 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-2481 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Middletown Township (Susquehanna) | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2480 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Little Meadows Borough | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2469 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Windber Borough | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2449 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Rockwood Borough | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2448 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Paint Township (Somerset) | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2392 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Kenya Gillis v. Delaware County District Attorney's Office | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2327 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Darwin Leuba v. Allegheny County | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2296 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Lorraine Harmer v. Owen J Roberts School District | Requester sought various information and emails pertaining to herself regarding prospective employment with the District. The District showed that the records were exempt as employment application records exempt under Section 708(b)(7)(iv) and the District presented evidence that the responsive emails sought are exempt from disclosure under Section 708(b)(10)(i)(A). Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, the OOR may not accept new evidence after a Final Determination is issued. Reconsideration Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-2271 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Michael Rodia v. Newtown Township Municipal Authority | Request sought certain specified payment records. Authority demonstrated all responsive records were provided to the Requester either in response to the Request or on appeal, and no additional responsive records exist within its possession, custody, or control. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Delaware | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2254 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Antonio Saunders v. Northampton County District Attorney's Office | Request sought certain specified information about his own criminal case. Agency proved that it conducted a good faith search for responsive records and the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Northampton | Denied |
| 2021-2249 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Daniel Sidelnick and Lebanon County Democratic Party v. Tioga County | Request seeks the employment information for a specific individual, including employment history, date dismissed and reason for dismissal. Agency did not prove that the records are exempt records relating to an agency employee. Granted. | Tioga | Granted |
| 2021-2241 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Terry Siford v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought records related to incidents at two addresses. Agency did not demonstrate that the request is insufficiently specific under Section 703 of the RTKL, but did demonstrate that it could not conduct a search with the information provided. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2203 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Brian O'Neill and LXR Holdings v. Upper Providence Township (Delaware) | Request sought emails. Appeal is not barred by res judicata. Agency proved that emails are exempt noncriminal investigative records. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-2190 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Consolidated into 2021-2177. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-2189 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Consolidated into 2021-2177. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-2188 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Consolidated into 2021-2177. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-2187 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Consolidated into 2021-2177. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-2185 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Consolidated into 2021-2177. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-2184 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Consolidated into 2021-2177. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-2183 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Consolidated into 2021-2177. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-2182 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Consolidated into 2021-2177. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-2181 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Consolidated into 2021-2177. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-2180 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Consolidated into 2021-2177. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-2178 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Consolidated into 2021-2177. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-2177 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Requests sought emails. Requester filed twelve separate Requests. District proved Request #1 and Requests #3-12 are insufficiently specific. Request #2 contains the keyword "Health & Safety Plan" that is sufficiently specific. The remaining keywords are insufficiently specific. Granted in part and denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2148 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Jordan Kinser and Open Records Data Retrieval v. Upper Darby Township | Request sought various residential and commercial building permits applied for between January 1, 1990 to present. The Township proved that responsive records are exempt under the UCC and is not in the possession of additional responsive records. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-2077 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Abby Pakutz and Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP v. Juniata County | Requests seek records related to elections. Agency proved that the records do not exist within its possession custody or control. Denied. | Juniata | Denied |
| 2021-2027 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Theresa Fetterolf v. Sewickley Heights Borough | Request sought video and audio recordings and related records for a trespass incident. The agency proved that one record is protected by the attorney-client privilege. The agency proved that certain records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Agency proved that certain records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred in part to the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). Denied in part and Transferred in part. | Allegheny | Transferred |
| 2021-1999 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | David Chamberlain v. Garnet Valley School District | Request sought records related to curriculum proposal. The District provide that no additional records exist and that withheld emails reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-1979 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | William Tsoubanos and Silver Sands LLC v. Bridgeport Borough | Request sought records related to commercial properties. Agency interpreted the Request too narrowly. Agency did not conduct a good faith search. Certain records are confidential under the Uniform Construction Code. Granted in part, denied in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1958 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | George Yuhas and Concerned Parents and taxpayers v. Tunkhannock Area School District | Request seeking medical records of District personnel. District demonstrated that the responsive records constitute exempt medical records. Denied. | Wyoming | Denied |
| 2021-1890 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Carmencita Maria Pedro v. City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1843 11/22/2021 |
11/22/2021 | Walter Zimolong and Zimolong LLC v. Tredyffrin-Easttown School District | Chester | Affirmed by Common Pleas | |
| 2021-2289 11/19/2021 |
11/19/2021 | Kate Luxemburg v. Wilkinsburg School District | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2275 11/19/2021 |
11/19/2021 | Charles Lanza v. Lower Paxton Township Police Department | Request sought various records related to an incident at a local Post Office. The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2222 11/19/2021 |
11/19/2021 | David Perretta v. Blair County District Attorney's Office | Request sought to know whether an investigation had been commenced. Request did not seek records under the RTKL. Denied. | Blair | Denied |
| 2021-2221 11/19/2021 |
11/19/2021 | Bradley Penn v. Upper Darby Township | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2174 11/19/2021 |
11/19/2021 | Dylan Segelbaum and The York Daily Record v. York City | Request sought records related to an identified police officer. Agency demonstrated that some records are privileged or relate to internal, predecisional deliberations, but not that other records do not exist or relate to noncriminal investigations or personnel records. Granted in part, denied in part. | York | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1964 11/19/2021 |
11/19/2021 | Cynthia Phillips v. Leet Township | Request sought a document tracking employee hours. Agency did not demonstrate that the records are exempt personnel files, but employee criticism may be redacted. Granted in part, denied in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1935 11/19/2021 |
11/19/2021 | Ryan Horan and Freedom Foundation v. Indiana County | Request sought information regarding agency employees. Certain records may be redacted under the state constitutional right to privacy. Granted in part, denied in part. | Indiana | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1934 11/19/2021 |
11/19/2021 | Bryn Moore v. Bloomsburg Area School District | Request for superintendent assessments. Agency proved that the records are exempt personnel records. Agency is not required to create a record. Denied. | Columbia | Denied |
| 2021-1920 11/19/2021 |
11/19/2021 | David Behar v. Lower Merion School District | Request sought various records from the District including lesson plans involving the discussion of race. The Request was insufficiently specific to allow the District to ascertain responsive records. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-2516 11/18/2021 |
11/18/2021 | Alina Burda v. Montgomery County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. Upon request for Reconsideration, a review of the appeal does not indicate any errors of law or misinterpretation of the facts. The OOR does not have jurisdiction over an agency’s discretion to invoke a statutory extension. See 65 P.S. § 67.902(a) (explaining that the determination of whether an extension is necessary is made by the agency’s open-records officer). Reconsideration Denied. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2502 11/18/2021 |
11/18/2021 | Jo Ciavaglia and Bucks County Courier Times v. Bucks County | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2441 11/18/2021 |
11/18/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Jennerstown Borough | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2433 11/18/2021 |
11/18/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Union Township (Snyder) | Withdrawn. | Snyder | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2424 11/18/2021 |
11/18/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Orwigsburg Borough | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2298 11/18/2021 |
11/18/2021 | Charles Hoyer v. Lebanon County | Withdrawn. | Lebanon | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2285 11/18/2021 |
11/18/2021 | Paul Henry v. York County | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | York | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1671 11/18/2021 |
11/18/2021 | Steven Elliot v. Franklin Township (Beaver) | Withdrawn. | Beaver | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1670 11/18/2021 |
11/18/2021 | Steven Elliot v. Franklin Township (Beaver) | Withdrawn. | Beaver | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1669 11/18/2021 |
11/18/2021 | Steven Elliot v. Franklin Township (Beaver) | Withdrawn. | Beaver | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1666 11/18/2021 |
11/18/2021 | Steven Elliot v. Franklin Township (Beaver) | Withdrawn. | Beaver | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1665 11/18/2021 |
11/18/2021 | Steven Elliot v. Franklin Township (Beaver) | Withdrawn. | Beaver | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1664 11/18/2021 |
11/18/2021 | Steven Elliot v. Franklin Township (Beaver) | Withdrawn. | Beaver | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1425 11/18/2021 |
11/18/2021 | Jonathan Lindstrom v. Wissahickon School District | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2465 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Amerians for Fair Treatment v. Fox Township (Sullivan) | Withdrawn. | Sullivan | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2458 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Somerset Township (Somerset) | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2456 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Shade Township | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2442 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Larimer Township | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2440 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Jenner Township | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2427 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Reilly Township | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2420 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Minersville Borough | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2418 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Mahanoy City Borough | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2406 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Sally Hogan and Americans for Fair Treatment v. East Union Township | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2323 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Megan Shannon and Offit Kurman PA v. Lower Merion Township | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2297 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | John Yakim v. Gateway School District | The appeal did not include a copy of the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-2219 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Rashime Bey v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request for sentencing orders and DC-300B and DC-301 forms for various dockets. Agency proved that the records do not exist. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2207 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Centre County | Request sought emails for 2 identified employees for varying timeframes, ranging from 1 day to 30 days. Agency did not prove that the Request was disruptive or insufficiently specific. Granted. | Centre | Reversed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-2095 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Shakur Capital, LLC and Shakur Capital, LLC & Poc CEO James Glover v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought, among other information, employee names that denied one of the Requester's Act 22 request. Agency proved that it does not have records responsive to the Request. Granted in part and denied in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2094 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Shakur Capital, LLC and Shakur Capital, LLC & Poc CEO James Glover v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought information related to Act 22 videos and policy on reimbursing individuals for filing fees. The agency proved that records responsive do not exist in its possession, custody or control. Parts of the Request do not seek records under RTKL. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-2093 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Shakur Capital, LLC and Shakur Capital, LLC & Poc CEO James Glover v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought company filed RTKL requests and Act 22 requests and their corresponding responses. Agency proved that it provided all the responsive records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1914 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Ringtown Borough Police Department | Request for various records concerning eyewitness identification and suspect interrogation procedures. Agency did not participate on appeal. Granted. | Berks | Granted |
| 2021-1662 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Irena Shie v. Garnet Valley School District | Request sought, among other items, a record for a student by a non-parent. Agency proved that it does not possess the responsive record. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-1081 11/17/2021 |
11/17/2021 | Justine McDaniel and The Philadelphia Inquirer v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought various communications of agency officials related to the transition of the agency Secretary during COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Agency proved that some records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Agency did not prove that the records are confidential under the Disease Prevention and Control Law. Agency did not prove that records are exempt notes or working papers. Granted in part, denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted |
| 2021-2397 11/16/2021 |
11/16/2021 | Colin Darney v. Northern York County School District | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2319 11/16/2021 |
11/16/2021 | Darren Gentilquore v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Requester seeks a list of Business Partners/contractors working at SCI-Coal Township. Agency provided that list and submitted evidence that it does not possess the additional requested records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2313 11/16/2021 |
11/16/2021 | Kevin Edmondson v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The appeal did not include a copy of the request or the agency's final response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Other |
| 2021-2280 11/16/2021 |
11/16/2021 | Bruce Shaw v. Upper Dublin Township | Agency did not receive the request prior to the filing of the appeal. Dismissed as premature. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2255 11/16/2021 |
11/16/2021 | Louis Aliota and Taxpayer/Citizen - Millcreek Township, Erie County, PA v. Millcreek Township School District | Request sought records related to communications from various individuals associated with the District. Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Erie | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2186 11/16/2021 |
11/16/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Request sought statistical data related to funding potentially received by the District related to District Health and Safety policies or Covid-19 mitigation efforts. The Request seeks records under the RTKL. District did not demonstrate that it provided the Requester with the link to where the requested records are available on a publicly accessible website. Granted. | Bucks | Granted |
| 2021-1986 11/16/2021 |
11/16/2021 | Theresa Schifano v. Pennsylvania Office of Administration (Commonwealth) | Request sought records related to an internal investigation regarding a discrimination complaint. Agency proved that the records are related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1894 11/16/2021 |
11/16/2021 | Davoud Baravordeh and db Enterprises Developer/Builders v. Norwood Borough | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. Upon request for Reconsideration, the appeals officer properly dismissed the appeal as premature. Reconsideration Denied. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2358 11/15/2021 |
11/15/2021 | Edward Mahon and Spotlight PA v. Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2336 11/15/2021 |
11/15/2021 | Ed Mahon and Spotlight PA v. Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2317 11/15/2021 |
11/15/2021 | Giovanni Mucci v. Upper Darby Police Department | The appeal was filed prior to the appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2157 11/15/2021 |
11/15/2021 | Vern Lazaroff v. Delaware Valley School District | Request sought communications about liability insurance. Appeal did not include a full copy of the agency's response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Pike | Dismissed: Other |
| 2021-2156 11/15/2021 |
11/15/2021 | Andre LaPlume v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request for records regarding the disclosure of vital statistics and resulting fraud. The agency proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2130 11/15/2021 |
11/15/2021 | Bennett Vonderheide v. Conestoga Township | Request seeking a forensic accounting report. The Township has proven the record is protected by the attorney-work product doctrine. Denied. | Lancaster | Denied |
| 2021-2117 11/15/2021 |
11/15/2021 | Neal Duiker v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought an investigative file, including police reports, witness statements, photographs, and investigative notes. Agency proved that the records are related to a criminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-1998 11/15/2021 |
11/15/2021 | James Walbert v. North Coventry Township | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1948 11/15/2021 |
11/15/2021 | Alphonse Faggiolo v. Aston Township | Request sought records of business privilege taxes and justifications for taxation. Agency demonstrated that no responsive records exist in the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-1944 11/15/2021 |
11/15/2021 | Denis Puglisi v. South Park Township | Request sought records related to specific locations and zoning plans. Agency did not receive the request prior to the filing of the appeal. Dismissed as premature. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2413 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Kahneef Martin v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Appeal was insufficient as it did not address the agency's reasons for denial pursuant to Section 1101(a)(1). Dismissed. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Insufficient (Sec. 1101) |
| 2021-2299 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Paul Durham v. Allegheny County Police Department | Request sought various records pertaining to a police officer. Agency did not receive the request prior to the filing of the appeal. Dismissed as premature. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2248 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Frank McCarron v. Newtown Township (Bucks) | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2216 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Delaware County | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2214 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Kevin Bradley v. Williamsport City | Request sought rules and regulations for police identification. The appeal was filed after the appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Lycoming | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2154 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Andrew Popp v. Newberry Township | Request sought various emails and text messages. Agency proved that it does not possess the records in its custody, control or possession. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-2150 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Matthew Haverstick and Kleinbard LLC v. Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board | Request sought various records related to the Agency Chief Counsel's Skill Games testimony. The Agency proved that no additional records exist. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2113 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Howard Rosen and H. Rosen Law, P.C. v. Plymouth Township (Montgomery) | Request sought records involving the police shooting of an identified person. Agency demonstrated that some responsive records are exempt under Act 22 of 2017; that some records do not exist in the possession, custody, or control of the agency; and that some records relate to noncriminal investigations, but did not demonstrate that all records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied in part, transferred in part. | Montgomery | Transferred |
| 2021-2111 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Richard Ogg and Spangler Oil Company v. Adams County | Request sought emails regarding a tax assessment appeal. Agency provided some records on appeal and proved others are protected by the attorney-client privilege and the attorney work-product doctrine. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Adams | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2054 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Debra Erdley and Tribune-Review v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought status reports. Agency demonstrated reports are exempt noncriminal investigative records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1983 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Kristi Saylor v. Lehighton Police Department | Request sought police reports regarding Requester. Agency provided one record, and proved that no additional records exist. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Carbon | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-1974 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Sam Dunklau and WITF Public Media v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1922 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Abby Pakutz and Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP v. Delaware County | Request sought records of third-party access to electronic voting systems. Agency demonstrated that some records do not exist in the possession, custody, or control of the agency, and that other records must be accessed through the Voter Registration Act. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-1913 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Mayfield Police Department | Withdrawn. | Lackawanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1840 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Michael Fernsler v. Swatara Township Police Department | Request sought the Department's policies and procedures relating to the collection, preservation and chain of custody of evidence. The Department proved that the redactions, if disclosed, are reasonably likely to threaten public safety. Denied. | Dauphin | Denied |
| 2021-1819 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Chris McConathy v. Malvern Borough | Request sought information about ordinance violation complaints concerning two properties located within the Borough. The Request may not be modified on appeal. The Borough proved that the responsive records are exempt as noncriminal investigative records. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-1602 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1601 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1600 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1585. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1599 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1585. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1598 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1585. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1597 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1596 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Requests sought legal invoices. The Requests sought legal invoices. Billing summaries are not responsive to the Requests. Agency did not prove invoices are entirely protected by the attorney-client privilege. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-1595 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1573. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1594 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1573. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1593 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1573. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1592 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1580 | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1591 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1580 | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1590 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1580 | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1589 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1585. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1588 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1585. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1587 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1585. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1586 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1585. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1585 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | The Requests sought legal invoices. Billing summaries are not responsive to the Requests. Agency did not prove invoices are entirely protected by the attorney-client privilege. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-1584 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1580 | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1583 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1580 | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1582 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1580 | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1581 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1580 | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1580 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | The Requests sought legal invoices. Billing summaries are not responsive to the Requests. Agency did not prove invoices are entirely protected by the attorney-client privilege. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-1579 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1573. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1578 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1573. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1577 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1573. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1576 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1573. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1575 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1573. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1574 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | Consolidated into 2021-1573. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1573 11/12/2021 |
11/12/2021 | Marc Jonas and Eastburn and Gray, P.C. v. New Hanover Township | The Requests sought legal invoices. Billing summaries are not responsive to the Requests. Agency did not prove invoices are entirely protected by the attorney-client privilege. Granted. | Montgomery | Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-2391 11/10/2021 |
11/10/2021 | Alina Volkova-Burda v. Montgomery County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2350 11/10/2021 |
11/10/2021 | David Perretta v. Blair County District Attorney's Office | Request seeks former Blair County District Attorney's attorney ID number. Agency provided the attorney ID number on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Blair | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-2218 11/10/2021 |
11/10/2021 | Adrian Amara v. York County District Attorney's Office | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | York | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2149 11/10/2021 |
11/10/2021 | Louis Aliota v. Millcreek Township School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Erie | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2144 11/10/2021 |
11/10/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Consolidated into AP 2021-2143 for issuing a Final Determination. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-2143 11/10/2021 |
11/10/2021 | Stacey Hill v. Centennial School District | Requester field two separate requests with the District seeking emails. Request #1 contains broad keywords that do little to limit the search and would result in numerous responsive records. Denied for lack of specificity. Request #2 contains the keyword "Health & Safety Plan" that is sufficiently specific. The remaining keywords in Request #2 are insufficiently specific. Granted in part and denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2106 11/10/2021 |
11/10/2021 | George Yuhas and Concerned Parents and taxpayers v. Wyoming County | Request sought video footage from a County surveillance camera. The Request does not seek records under the RTKL. Dismissed. | Wyoming | Dismissed: Does not seek records |
| 2021-2080 11/10/2021 |
11/10/2021 | Shakur Capital, LLC and Shakur Capital, LLC & Poc CEO James Glover v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought information re: open RTKL and Act 22 requests. Agency provided an incomplete list and did not meet its burden in proving that other records do not exist. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-1997 11/10/2021 |
11/10/2021 | Eric Epstein and Central Dauphin School Disitrict Director v. Central Dauphin School District | Request sought various legal invoices and aggregate data regarding expenditures related to COVID-19. The District provided some records on appeal, properly redacted confidential attorney-client communications, properly redacted the identities of individuals applying for social services, and proved it is not in the possession, custody or control of certain records. However, the District must provide records it previously provided to the Requester in prior RTKL responses. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Dauphin | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1931 11/10/2021 |
11/10/2021 | Barton Maser and N/A v. Westmoreland County | Request seeks information on referendum questions appearing on primary ballots. Agency demonstrated that no responsive records exist in the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Westmoreland | Denied |
| 2021-1927 11/10/2021 |
11/10/2021 | Ryan Horan and Freedom Foundation v. Northumberland County | Request sought certain information about union-represented County employees. Birth years are protected by the constitutional right to privacy in this instance. County did not participate on appeal and, therefore, did not prove that employee middle names, work email addresses or work locations are exempt from disclosure in this instance. Granted in part and denied in part. | Northumberland | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1892 11/10/2021 |
11/10/2021 | Ryan Horan and Freedom Foundation v. Greene County | Request sought middle names of union-represented County employees. County proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control in the format requested and required the creation of records. Denied. | Greene | Denied |
| 2021-2379 11/09/2021 |
11/09/2021 | Jeremy Carrington v. Nothampton County Court of Common Pleas | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Northampton | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-2314 11/09/2021 |
11/09/2021 | Paul Durham v. Allegheny County Police Department | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2282 11/09/2021 |
11/09/2021 | Alon Fain v. Cheltenham Township | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2239 11/09/2021 |
11/09/2021 | Angel Rivera v. Pennsylvania Department of State | The appeal did not include the request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Other |
| 2021-2202 11/09/2021 |
11/09/2021 | Jonathan Kinney and DLA Piper LLP (US) v. Pennsylvania Department of Insurance | Requester seeks a "Domestication Agreement." The Agency demonstrated the records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control of the Agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2127 11/09/2021 |
11/09/2021 | Jessica Clawson v. River Valley School District | Withdrawn. | Indiana | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2072 11/09/2021 |
11/09/2021 | Shakur Capital, LLC and Shakur Capital, LLC v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request for records regarding gun laws. The requester is a proper "requester" under the RTKL. The agency provided records during the appeal and proved that no additional responsive records exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2062 11/09/2021 |
11/09/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Broad + Liberty v. Bucks County | Request for emails between two groups of individuals. Agency did not prove that the request was insufficiently specific. Granted. | Bucks | Granted |
| 2021-1980 11/09/2021 |
11/09/2021 | Casey Monaghan v. Lycoming County | Request sought records related to the Public Defender's Office. Agency provided one record on appeal, but did not prove that no records responsive to Item 1 exist. Agency proved Items 3-8 are insufficiently specific. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Lycoming | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1971 11/09/2021 |
11/09/2021 | Kaitlin McLaughlin v. Methacton School District | Requester sought RTKL records requests filed with the agency and the responses thereto. On appeal, the Agency provided a link to the responsive records to the Requester. Dismissed as moot. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1893 11/09/2021 |
11/09/2021 | Natalie & David Immel v. Juniata Terrace Borough | Requester seeks various records (5 items) related to a specific property, including any email, letter, text message sent to the landlord by any Borough official/employee. The Borough proved that it provided the Requester with all responsive records to Item 1. The Borough proved it was not in possession of responsive records to Items 3 and 5. The Borough proved that Items 2 and 4 relate to a noncriminal investigation, Section 708(b)(17). Denied. | Mifflin | Denied |
| 2021-1833 11/09/2021 |
11/09/2021 | John Finnerty and CNHI Newspapers v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought the number of certifications issued this year by each physician that certifies medical marijuana. The Department did not prove that the requested information is confidential under the Medical Marijuana Act. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-1815 11/09/2021 |
11/09/2021 | Vivian Amspacher v. North York Borough | Two Requests seek records regarding a sewer main and copies of checks. Agency provided access to certain records on appeal. Agency proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Agency's assessment of fees are necessary and reasonable. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | York | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1814 11/09/2021 |
11/09/2021 | Jeffrey Bohen and Lower Bucks Source - Bucks Digital Media, LLC v. Bucks County | Request sought a fire investigation report. Agency proved the record relates to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-2368 11/08/2021 |
11/08/2021 | Amber Johnson v. East Lycoming School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Lycoming | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2367 11/08/2021 |
11/08/2021 | Jason Witosky v. Titusville City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Crawford | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2366 11/08/2021 |
11/08/2021 | Kayla Raines-Fendley and N/A v. York County Judicial District | The Request does not seek records under the RTKL. Dismissed. | York | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-2363 11/08/2021 |
11/08/2021 | Jesse Irwin v. East Lycoming School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Lycoming | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2361 11/08/2021 |
11/08/2021 | Anne-Frances McShane and Prisoner of Freedom Ministry Trust v. Monroe County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Monroe | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-2232 11/08/2021 |
11/08/2021 | Malcom Simmons v. Pleasant Hills Police Department | Request sought police report. Agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Allegheny | Transferred |
| 2021-2078 11/08/2021 |
11/08/2021 | Philip Jensen v. Bucks County | the Requester seeks a PrimeCare Medical procedural manual. The Agency provided the responsive records on appeal. The Requester also raised a bad faith argument. Dismissed as moot. | Bucks | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-2008 11/08/2021 |
11/08/2021 | Douglas Anestad v. Tredyffrin-Easttown School District | Request sought meeting agendas. Agency demonstrated the records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-1963 11/08/2021 |
11/08/2021 | Darl Friend v. Coaldale Borough | Request seeks permits. Request is not insufficiently specific. Granted. | Schuylkill | Granted |
| 2021-1928 11/08/2021 |
11/08/2021 | Erin Spencer v. Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) | Request for drawings or plans pertaining to four parcels of land. Agency proved that the records were part of an evaluation for the agency with respect to the purchase of real estate and construction. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-1896 11/08/2021 |
11/08/2021 | Danielle DeVard v. Yeadon Borough | Request sought records concerning code violations. The Agency did not prove that responsive records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-1869 11/08/2021 |
11/08/2021 | Abby Pakutz and Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP v. Monroe County | Request sought election and voter registration related information. The agency failed to prove that no additional records exist within its possession, custody, or control. Granted. | Monroe | Granted |
| 2021-1863 11/08/2021 |
11/08/2021 | Patrick Gauselmann v. Prospect Borough | Request sought records related to nonconforming use. Agency did not demonstrate a sufficient search and that records do not exist. Granted. | Butler | Granted |
| 2021-1683 11/08/2021 |
11/08/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP NEWS v. Jefferson County | Withdrawn. | Jefferson | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0730 11/08/2021 |
11/08/2021 | Ashley Murray and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought downloadable datasets of COVID information. Agency provide one record on appeal. Agency did not prove the datasets are confidential under the DPCL. Datasets are aggregated data and therefore (b)(17) does not apply. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. Upon Reconsideration, I cannot conclude that the Appeals Officer made an error of law or abuse of discretion in finding that the data at issue is not protected by the DPCL. Reconsideration Denied. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-2346 11/05/2021 |
11/05/2021 | Benadette Runkle v. Pottsville City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Schuylkill | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2118 11/05/2021 |
11/05/2021 | Hassan Austin v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records related to the Requester's criminal case. Agency proved that it does not possess the records in its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2067 11/05/2021 |
11/05/2021 | Karen Disalvo v. Tioga County | Requester seeks communications by the County Commissioners that dealt with the November 2020 election. The County partially denied the Request, providing responsive records and arguing that no additional responsive records exist. The County submitted evidence attesting that the responsive records were provided on appeal and that no additional records exist. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Tioga | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2016 11/05/2021 |
11/05/2021 | Ahmad Zahedi v. Palisades School District | Request sought email records containing specific keywords between June 1, 2021 and September 9, 2021. The District properly redacted personal identification information and some attorney-client privileged communications, however, the District cannot redact purely factual information under the attorney-client privilege. Granted in part and denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1984 11/05/2021 |
11/05/2021 | Jana Barnett and Law Offices of Jana R. Barnett v. West Reading Borough | Request sought records related to a 911 call and transportation of an identified individual. Agency demonstrated that some records are exempt as they relate to noncriminal investigations or the Mental Health Procedures Act, but not that all records are exempt. Granted in part, denied in part. | Berks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1938 11/05/2021 |
11/05/2021 | Torben Jenk v. Willistown Township | Request sought building, property, and zoning files for identified property addresses. Appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Chester | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1871 11/05/2021 |
11/05/2021 | Abby Pakutz and Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP v. Venango County | Request sought, among other records, election and voter registration related records. Agency provided additional records on appeal, and also proved that certain records do not exist. Denied in part and Dismissed as moot in part. | Venango | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1812 11/05/2021 |
11/05/2021 | John Ferry and Law Offices of John J. Ferry, Jr. v. Lebanon County District Attorney's Office | Request sought records concerning a specified, fatal motor vehicle accident. Request was not modified on appeal. The Requester did not abuse the RTKL process. The Agency did not waive the right to assert the criminal investigation exemption. The Agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. Transferred to the Lebanon County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Lebanon | Transferred |
| 2021-1735 11/05/2021 |
11/05/2021 | Melissa Shingle v. Donegal Township (Washington) | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2322 11/05/2021 |
11/05/2021 | Colin Evans and Data Desk v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2258 11/04/2021 |
11/04/2021 | Joseph Wells and The Rocket v. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2211 11/04/2021 |
11/04/2021 | George Yuhas and Concerned Parents and taxpayers v. Wyoming County | Request sought all laws that would allow the District Attorney to prosecute a writ of mandamus on behalf of a private citizen. The Agency proved that the records at issue do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Wyoming | Denied |
| 2021-2204 11/04/2021 |
11/04/2021 | Bruce Bainbridge v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought a ballistics report and multiple photographs of evidence pertaining to a criminal investigation. Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2101 11/04/2021 |
11/04/2021 | Matthew Haverstick and Kleinbard LLC v. Fayette County | Request seeks documents related to skill games and gaming devices, James Jones, and Powerhouse Gaming. Agency submitted evidence that Items 2 and 3 are insufficiently specific. The records in Item 1 may relate to a criminal investigation. Denied in part and transferred in part. | Fayette | Transferred |
| 2021-2082 11/04/2021 |
11/04/2021 | George Yuhas and Concerned Parents and taxpayers v. Wyoming County | Withdrawn. | Wyoming | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2514 11/04/2021 |
11/04/2021 | Heather Franczyk v. Palmyra Township | Requester seeks various documents related to a specific property. The Township partially granted the Request and provided minutes to a Township commission meeting and a conditional use application. Township submitted evidence that it provided the responsive records and that it was not in possession, custody or control of the remaining responsive records. Denied. | Pike | Denied |
| 2021-2192 11/03/2021 |
11/03/2021 | Jessica Clawson v. River Valley School District | Request sought records pertaining to a contract between the District and Twisted Computing. The District provided the records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Indiana | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-2088 11/03/2021 |
11/03/2021 | Louis Van Reese v. Allegheny County District Attorney's Office | Requester seeks a copy of a "uniform discovery cover sheet" and other investigative records related to a criminal case. The Request, on its face, seeks records that could relate to criminal investigations. Transferred. | Allegheny | Transferred |
| 2021-2086 11/03/2021 |
11/03/2021 | Anita Caughy v. Stockertown Borough Police Department | Request sought emails between two Township employees related to replacing the Ashmead Bridge over the Tookany Creek between 2016 and 2020. The Township did not reasonably interpret the Request and has not proven that the Request is unduly burdensome. Granted. | Northampton | Granted |
| 2021-2053 11/03/2021 |
11/03/2021 | Esch McCombie and McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC v. Newberry Township | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2052 11/03/2021 |
11/03/2021 | Esch McCombie and McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC v. Newberry Township | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2051 11/03/2021 |
11/03/2021 | Esch McCombie and McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC v. Newberry Township | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2050 11/03/2021 |
11/03/2021 | Esch McCombie and McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC v. Newberry Township | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1989 11/03/2021 |
11/03/2021 | Alon Fain v. Cheltenham Township | Request sought emails between two Township employees related to replacing the Ashmead Bridge over the Tookany Creek between 2016 and 2020. The Township did not reasonably interpret the Request and has not proven that the Request is unduly burdensome. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-1926 11/03/2021 |
11/03/2021 | Ryan Horan and Freedom Foundation v. Pike County | Withdrawn. | Pike | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1850 11/03/2021 |
11/03/2021 | Abby Pakutz and Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP v. Mercer County | Request for election and voter registration related information. The Agency proved that the records at issue do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Mercer | Denied |
| 2021-1758 11/03/2021 |
11/03/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Monongahela City Police Department | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2320 11/02/2021 |
11/02/2021 | Christopher Youman v. Fairfield Area School District | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Adams | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2287 11/02/2021 |
11/02/2021 | Jim Connelly v. Mckean County | Withdrawn. | McKean | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2236 11/02/2021 |
11/02/2021 | Alexander Calzareth v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2115 11/02/2021 |
11/02/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2064 11/02/2021 |
11/02/2021 | Richard Paczynski v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request for urine test results. Agency proved that the results are an exempt medical record. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1899 11/02/2021 |
11/02/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Allegheny Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Blair | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1827 11/02/2021 |
11/02/2021 | Debra Lang v. Penn Township (Centre) | Request sought maintenance records for C Alley. Agency provided access to records on appeal. Agency proved that no additional records exist within the agency's possession, custody or control. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Centre | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1816 11/02/2021 |
11/02/2021 | Sid Hawach v. Palmer Township | Request sought records relating to Palmer Days. The Agency provided access to the records on appeal and proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the Agency. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Northampton | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1783 11/02/2021 |
11/02/2021 | David Bayne v. Lower Burrell City | Requester seeks 4 items (records) related to a sign posted by the City. City met its burden that it sent responsive records with Items 1-3 of the Request. The City met its burden of proof that it does not possess the records sought in Item 4 of the Request. Denied. | Westmoreland | Denied |
| 2021-2295 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Theodore Kosin v. Central Bucks School District | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2259 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Keith Blake v. Chalfont Borough | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2233 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Stephen Pennington v. Pennsylvania Office of the Budget | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2100 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Claudia Vargas and NBC10 v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought death in custody forms. Agency did not demonstrate that the records relate to a criminal investigation, but some personal identification information is exempt. Granted in part, denied in part. Remanded to vacate Final Determination. Dismissed appeal as Moot per Philadelphia Court Order. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-2090 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Brian Boyer v. Mount Carmel Borough Police Department | Request sought records of towing policies. Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Northumberland | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2075 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | The Request sought emails provided by the District to its school board members. The Agency provided the records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Carbon | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-2022 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Alphonse Faggiolo v. Delaware County | Request sought records of specific property taxes and taxing rationales. Agency demonstrated that no additional responsive records exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-1933 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Jack Williams v. Johnstown City | Request sought, among other items, contracts with various demolition companies. Appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Cambria | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1868 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Abby Pakutz and Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP v. Pike County | Requests sought records of third parties being given access to voting systems. Agency did not demonstrate that no additional responsive records exist. Granted. | Pike | Granted |
| 2021-1864 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Michael Napolitan v. Upper Merion Area School District | Request seeks training materials. Agency proved that the withheld student video is exempt under FERPA, and other withheld videos are protected under RTP. Agency complied with the Request when it provided electronic records in PDF format. Agency proved that it provided the responsive website addresses. Requester may not modify his Request on appeal. Denied | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-1852 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Marc Levy and Associated Press v. Pennsylvania Department of Aging | Request sought copies of any and all letters, memos, emails, or other written or printed communication sent by Denise Getgen to any Philadelphia Corporation for Aging employee regarding protective services from January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021. The Department proved that some responsive records are protected by attorney-client privilege, some reflect internal predecisional deliberations, and some redactions were proper to prevent disclosure of noncriminal investigative records and confidential under the OAPSA. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1849 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Abby Pakutz and Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP v. Pike County | Consolidated into AP 2021-1868. | Pike | Consolidated |
| 2021-1846 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Marc Levy and Associated Press v. Pennsylvania Department of Aging | Request sought a copy of a letter sent from the Department's Secretary to the president of the Philadelphia Corporation of Aging regarding protectives services. The Department proved that the redactions to the responsive records were proper to prevent disclosure of noncriminal investigative records and confidential under the OAPSA. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1820 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Robert Elefante v. Valley View School District | Request sought records relating to the agency's authority regarding mask mandates. The agency proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Lackawanna | Denied |
| 2021-1781 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Brenda Davis and Washington County Clerk of Courts v. Washington County | Request sought emails regarding an audit. Agency did not prove that the records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Agency proved that no additional records exist within the agency's possession, custody or control. Granted in part and denied in part. | Washington | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1744 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Darby Borough Police Department | Request sought policies and procedures regarding eyewitness identification. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-1571 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Bryanna Chisolm and Federal Public Defender v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request seeks exhibits and evidence from a criminal trial and other related records of an identified defendant. Agency proved that it does not possess the trial exhibits and evidence, and it also proved that the responsive criminal report file relates to a criminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1449 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Kayma Sherman-Knuckles and NAACP Bucks County v. Central Bucks Regional Police Department | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Bucks | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1272 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Tammi Raabe v. Palisades School District | Request for in-service day training materials. Agency proved that because the records are subject to the Copyright Act, the records are not subject to duplication and can be accessed through inspection only. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-1180 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Dylan Segelbaum and The York Daily Record v. York County | Request sought records related to an incident at the County Prison. Agency interpreted the Request too narrowly and did not conduct a good faith search. Agency proved records related to a noncriminal investigation. Agency proved that records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Granted in part, denied in part. | York | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0035 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Kristin Tyler and Vantage Labs, LLC v. New Hope Borough | Bucks | Consolidated | |
| 2021-0034 11/01/2021 |
11/01/2021 | Kristin Tyler and Vantage Labs, LLC v. New Hope Borough | Request sought records of identified property files. Agency provided records on appeal. Agency proved that the records contain personal identification information. Agency proved that records are confidential under the Uniform Construction Code. The record does not support a finding of bad faith. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Pending in Common Pleas |
| 2021-2292 10/29/2021 |
10/29/2021 | Kevin Rohrbach v. New Hanover Township Police Department | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2291 10/29/2021 |
10/29/2021 | Kevin Rohrbach v. New Hanover Township Police Department | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2281 10/29/2021 |
10/29/2021 | Keith Blake v. Shenango Township (Lawrence) | Withdrawn. | Lawrence | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2247 10/29/2021 |
10/29/2021 | Cathlene Farnelli v. Susquehanna County | Withdrawn. | Susquehanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2153 10/29/2021 |
10/29/2021 | Shauvan McFarlin v. Pennsylvania Office of Open Records | The appeal did not include the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-1870 10/29/2021 |
10/29/2021 | Rhonda Gladden and Get 911 Calls v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought a certain 911 audio recording. Request cannot be modified on appeal. The agency proved the record pertains to audio recordings received by emergency dispatch personnel. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-1730 10/29/2021 |
10/29/2021 | Francis Camarota and Woolford Kanfer Law, P.C. v. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | Request sought records related to a bridge project. Agency demonstrated that some records are subject to the attorney client privilege, but not that the request was insufficiently specific or moot. Granted in part, denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1624 10/29/2021 |
10/29/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Glenolden Borough Police Department | Request sought records of eyewitness and suspect policies and procedures. Agency did not respond to the request or on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-1623 10/29/2021 |
10/29/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Fayette City Police Department | Request sought records of eyewitness and suspect policies and procedures. Agency did not respond to the request or on appeal. Granted. | Fayette | Granted |
| 2021-2278 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | David Perretta v. Blair County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Blair | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-2273 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Cheriece Lee v. Philadelphia County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-2173 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Joshua Bugay v. Downingtown Area School District | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2145 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Mangesh Khedikar v. Charleroi Borough Authority | The appeal did not include the request or the agency's response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Washington | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-2122 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Margaret Cooney and Lupetin & Unatin, LLC v. Allegheny County | Request sought 911 audio recordings. The County proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-2070 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | The Agency provided access to the records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Carbon | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-2063 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Lucinda Howsare v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request for scientific studies used to make COVID recommendations. Part of the Request does not seek records under the RTKL. The request is partially specific under Section 703. The agency has not met proven that records are exempt from disclosure. Granted in part and dismissed in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted |
| 2021-2059 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Elwood Small v. City of Philadelphia, District Attorney | Request sought trial records. Agency demonstrated that the records do not exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-2058 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Elwood Small v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought trial records. Agency did not receive the request prior to the filing of the appeal. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2056 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Robert Simpson v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Requester sought names and other information of all employees at SCI-Albion. DOC provided an attestation that met its burden of proving that first names of corrections officers and SCI-employees would threaten personal security under Section 708(b)(1)(ii). Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2049 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Jacklyn Varner v. Schuylkill County Conservation District | Requester sought various documents relating to Grouse Hunt Farms. Agency provided the responsive records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Schuylkill | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-2034 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Jack Williams v. Johnstown City | Request seeks oaths of office for various employees/officials. Agency has proven that other than what was provided, no additional responsive records exist within the agency's possession, custody or control. A portion of the Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Cambria | Denied |
| 2021-1978 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Heather Barrett v. Downingtown Area School District | Consolidated into 2021-1975. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2021-1977 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Heather Barrett v. Downingtown Area School District | Consolidated into 2021-1975. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2021-1976 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Heather Barrett v. Downingtown Area School District | Consolidated into 2021-1975. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2021-1975 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Heather Barrett v. Downingtown Area School District | Requests sought information related to exemptions granted by the District pursuant to its COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan for wearing masks. The Requests seek records. District proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control in the format requested and the Requests required the creation of records. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-1921 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Alon Fain v. Cheltenham Township | Request seeks records related to 2017 pump replacement grant. Agency proved request was insufficiently specific. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-1880 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Ryan Horan and Freedom Foundation v. Lycoming County | Withdrawn. | Lycoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1851 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Abby Pakutz and Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP v. Erie County | Request sought records referencing the Center for Tech and Civic Life, "CTCL," the Center for Election Innovation & Research, Mark Zuckerberg and/or Priscilla Chan. Agency proved that no additional records exist within the agency's possession, custody or control. Denied. | Erie | Denied |
| 2021-1797 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Heather Barrett v. Downingtown Area School District | Consolidated into 2021-1975. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2021-1790 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Stacie Muludiang v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought police report. Agency proved it is a noncriminal investigative record. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1724 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Michael Yucha v. Northumberland County Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Authority | Request sought communications, lease agreements, meeting minutes for Authority. The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Northumberland | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1707 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Rusty Brown and Freedom Foundation v. Pennsylvania Office of Administration | Request for various information concerning Commonwealth employees. Agency did not prove that disclosure of birth years and middle names would threaten personal security or infrastructure security. Agency proved that birth years and middle names are protected by the constitutional right to privacy in this instance. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1472 10/28/2021 |
10/28/2021 | Cindee Deluca and DeLuca Auto Repair Inc v. Hazleton City | Request sought license plate numbers on parking violations and a copy of a specific parking ticket. Agency proved that it does not possess the specific parking ticket, and agency attempted to make a constitutional right to privacy argument for license plate info while conceding that individuals do not have any reasonable expectation in license plate numbers. Agency also based its denial on the identity of the Requester. Granted in part, and denied in part. | Luzerne | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2253 10/27/2021 |
10/27/2021 | Theresa Wickert v. Cornwall-Lebanon School District | Withdrawn. | Lebanon | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2142 10/27/2021 |
10/27/2021 | James Long v. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2076 10/27/2021 |
10/27/2021 | John Simpson v. Porter Township (Huntingdon) | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period elapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Huntingdon | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2035 10/27/2021 |
10/27/2021 | Alexander Harris v. Radnor Township School District | Request sought policies and procedures, contracts, and collective bargaining agreements. Agency provided responsive records on appeal and proved that no additional records exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Delaware | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2032 10/27/2021 |
10/27/2021 | Patrick McHugh v. Portland Borough | Request for a list of Borough council applicants. Agency proved that the record does not exist. Denied. | Northampton | Denied |
| 2021-1751 10/27/2021 |
10/27/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Police Department | Withdrawn. | Indiana | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1458 10/27/2021 |
10/27/2021 | Salvatore Bello and Bello, Reilley, McGrory & DiPippo, P.C. v. Richland Township (Bucks) | Request sought the dog owner's name involved in a dog bite incident. Agency proved that the requested information is related to a criminal investigation. Transferred. | Bucks | Transferred |
| 2021-2234 10/26/2021 |
10/26/2021 | Dawn Tancredi v. City of Philadelphia Planning Commission | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2209 10/26/2021 |
10/26/2021 | George Yuhas and Concerned Parents and taxpayers v. Wyoming County | Appeal is a copy of OOR Dkt. AP 2021-2106. Dismissed as improvidently docketed. | Wyoming | Dismissed: Other |
| 2021-2089 10/26/2021 |
10/26/2021 | Shariff Butler v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought documents regarding job responsibilities and duties for various Department positions. The Department provided records and proved that no additional records exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-2079 10/26/2021 |
10/26/2021 | Adrian Amara v. York Area Regional Police Department | Request sought records of an officer's dismissal from a task force. Agency demonstrated that no additional responsive records exist in its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-2055 10/26/2021 |
10/26/2021 | Charles Hoyer v. Montgomery County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1782 10/26/2021 |
10/26/2021 | Daniel Purdy v. Stonycreek Township (Somerset) | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2037 10/25/2021 |
10/25/2021 | David Hughes v. Exeter Township (Berks) | Request for financial reports regarding a golf course. The agency provided records to the requester during the appeal and proved that no additional responsive records exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Berks | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-2026 10/25/2021 |
10/25/2021 | J. Chadwick Schnee and Law Office of Tucker Hull, LLC v. North Pocono School District | Requester seeks email and text exchanges between five school board members. Agency did not meet its burden that it conducted a good faith search for the responsive record(s). Granted. | Lackawanna | Granted |
| 2021-1968 10/25/2021 |
10/25/2021 | Tom Ford and The Boro & Towne News v. Mount Pocono Borough | Request sought security camera footage and corresponding emails. The Borough did not prove that the security camera footage relates to a criminal investigation of the Borough but did prove that that the video recording does not exist within the Borough's possession, custody or control. Denied. The OOR finds that the Borough acted in bad faith by not preserving the requested video footage during the RTKL process. | Monroe | Denied |
| 2021-1967 10/25/2021 |
10/25/2021 | Samuel Cortes and Fox Rothschild LLP v. Middletown Township (Delaware) | Request sought emails identified in a log. Agency demonstrated that most records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and/or attorney work-product doctrine due to a common interest, but acknowledges two records are not. Granted in part and denied in part. | Delaware | Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-1945 10/25/2021 |
10/25/2021 | Christine McKernan v. West Chester Area School District | Request seeks information about religious exemptions and mask requirements in school. The Request requires the agency to conduct legal research to respond. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-1695 10/25/2021 |
10/25/2021 | Juan Sanchez v. Chester County | Request sought emails received by County Solicitor. Agency demonstrated that records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and may redact personal identification information. Agency provided some records on appeal. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Chester | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1438 10/25/2021 |
10/25/2021 | Denise Puglisi v. Union Township (Washington) | Request sought solicitor invoices. On appeal, agency demonstrated that some redacted records were exempt under the attorney-client privilege. Granted in part, denied in part. | Washington | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2132 10/22/2021 |
10/22/2021 | Alon Fain v. Cheltenham Township | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1943 10/22/2021 |
10/22/2021 | Thomas Casey and Famous LLC v. Lawrence County | Consolidated in AP 2021-1942. | Lawrence | Consolidated |
| 2021-1942 10/22/2021 |
10/22/2021 | Thomas Casey and Famous LLC v. Lawrence County | Request sought information regarding a demolition project. Agency demonstrated that it did not receive the Request prior to the filing of the appeal. Dismissed as premature. Upon request for reconsideration, the Agency Open Records Officer did not receive the request before the appeal was filed with the OOR. The Appeals Officer properly dismissed the appeal as premature. Reconsideration Denied. | Lawrence | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1916 10/22/2021 |
10/22/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. West Mahanoy Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1901 10/22/2021 |
10/22/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. East Washington Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1874 10/22/2021 |
10/22/2021 | Paxton Stewart v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Request sought records related to the condition of a curb. The Agency provided records. Dismissed as moot. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1786 10/22/2021 |
10/22/2021 | Ray Conlon and Conlon Tarker PC. v. Butler County | Withdrawn. | Butler | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1777 10/22/2021 |
10/22/2021 | Megan Brock v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Consolidated into AP 2021-1770. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-1776 10/22/2021 |
10/22/2021 | Megan Brock v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Consolidated into AP 2021-1770. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-1775 10/22/2021 |
10/22/2021 | Megan Brock v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Consolidated into AP 2021-1770. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-1774 10/22/2021 |
10/22/2021 | Megan Brock v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Consolidated into AP 2021-1770. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-1772 10/22/2021 |
10/22/2021 | Megan Brock v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Consolidated into AP 2021-1770. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-1770 10/22/2021 |
10/22/2021 | Megan Brock v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Requests sought a variety of records related to subjects surrounding school reopenings. Agency demonstrated that some, but not all, of the requests are insufficiently specific under Section 703 of the RTKL. Granted in part, denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1760 10/22/2021 |
10/22/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Oil City Police Department | Request sought various records related to police procedures. The agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Venango | Granted |
| 2021-1083 10/22/2021 |
10/22/2021 | Justine McDaniel and The Philadelphia Inquirer v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought communications between the Secretary of Health and Department personnel regarding the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Agency proved that the records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2230 10/21/2021 |
10/21/2021 | Ginny Romana v. Erie insurance | Erie Insurance Company is not an agency as defined by the RTKL. Dismissed. | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction | |
| 2021-2226 10/21/2021 |
10/21/2021 | Ginny Romana v. Erie Insurance Company | Erie Insurance Company is not an agency as defined by the RTKL. Dismissed. | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction | |
| 2021-2225 10/21/2021 |
10/21/2021 | Chadwick Dolgos and Gazette 2.0 v. Stowe Township Police Department | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2223 10/21/2021 |
10/21/2021 | Ginny Romana v. Erie insurance company | Erie Insurance Company is not an agency as defined by the RTKL. Dismissed. | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction | |
| 2021-2212 10/21/2021 |
10/21/2021 | Kathleen McGuigan v. Scranton School District | Request sought PDE-352 forms filed for years 2018-2020, information pertaining to the completion and submission of the PDE-352 forms, and the name and position of the District employee responsible for filing the PDE-352 forms. The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Lackawanna | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2091 10/21/2021 |
10/21/2021 | Adrian Amara v. West Manchester Township Police Department | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | York | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2071 10/21/2021 |
10/21/2021 | Peter Melan v. City of Philadelphia Procurement Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2042 10/21/2021 |
10/21/2021 | Yul Hayward v. Pennsylvania Parole Board | The appeal did not include the Agency's response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Other |
| 2021-2013 10/21/2021 |
10/21/2021 | Dennis O'Neill v. Chadds Ford Township Sewer Authority | Request sought all records related Authority's business relationship with the Commons at Chadds Ford. The Request is insufficiently specific in part. Granted in part and denied in part. | Delaware | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2006 10/21/2021 |
10/21/2021 | Adrian Amara v. York Area Regional Police Department | Consolidated with 2021-2079. | York | Consolidated |
| 2021-2005 10/21/2021 |
10/21/2021 | Adrian Amara v. Penn Township Police Department (York) | Request sought records of an officer's dismissal from a task force. Agency demonstrated that no responsive records exist in the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-1966 10/21/2021 |
10/21/2021 | Scott Bowser and Mazza Vineyards, Inc. v. Manheim Area Water & Sewer Authority | Withdrawn. | Lancaster | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1953 10/21/2021 |
10/21/2021 | Tim Stack v. Adams Township (Butler) | The Request sought a specific solicitor's email. Agency waived its attorney-client privilege and provided the record on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Butler | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-2040 10/20/2021 |
10/20/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Cumberland Valley School District | Request sought District's mask policy. Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature, but would be moot because District also provided responsive records. | Cumberland | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2038 10/20/2021 |
10/20/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Pennsylvania Office of the Governor | Request for certified records of outbreak. The agency proved that it does not possess the requested records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2031 10/20/2021 |
10/20/2021 | Robert Risnychok and Daniel J. Keating Company v. Montgomery County | Request seeks information relating to a public bid for General Construction Services. The County denied the Request arguing that the Request is exempt from public disclosure pursuant to Section 708(b)(26) of the RTKL. Because there has been no award of contract, the proposal documents remain exempt. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-2020 10/20/2021 |
10/20/2021 | David Perretta v. Blair County District Attorney's Office | Request sought information related to a June 18, 2021 incident that occurred at a funeral home. Request asked a question of "if" an investigation was conducted. A Request must seek records, rather than answers to questions. Dismissed. | Blair | Dismissed: Does not seek records |
| 2021-2001 10/20/2021 |
10/20/2021 | William Rinick v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought disciplinary file of an identified police officer. Agency proved that records related to a noncriminal investigation. Agency proved that certain records are exempt records related to agency employment. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-1996 10/20/2021 |
10/20/2021 | Matthew Myer and Woolford Kanfer Law, P.C. v. Derry Township (Dauphin) | Request sought records related to construction dispute. The Agency may seek prepayment but may not withhold records available in medium and must provide records in the medium available. The Request is sufficiently specific. The agency proved that some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. They agency did not prove that any records are exempt, internal, predecisional deliberations. Granted in part, denied in part. | Dauphin | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1992 10/20/2021 |
10/20/2021 | Terry Woods v. Beaver County DIstrict Attorney's Office | The Request sought a copy of the transcript of the Requester's Preliminary Hearing. The agency proved the responsive record is exempt under Local Rule of Judicial Administration 115. Denied based on Section 306 of the RTKL. | Beaver | Denied |
| 2021-1925 10/20/2021 |
10/20/2021 | Julian Wolfenbarger v. Avon Grove School District | Request sought various records from the Agency from the past six years. The Agency provided some records on appeal, and the Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Dismissed as moot in part and denied in part. | Chester | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1919 10/20/2021 |
10/20/2021 | Brian Hite v. South Whitehall Township | Withdrawn. | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1917 10/20/2021 |
10/20/2021 | Brian Hite v. South Whitehall Township | Withdrawn. | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1779 10/20/2021 |
10/20/2021 | Jeffrey Eppinger v. Pittsburgh City | Request sought records regarding permits for the installation of antennas and radio equipment. Agency proved that the withheld record is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Agency proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-1732 10/20/2021 |
10/20/2021 | Michael Ewall and Energy Justice Network v. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | The Requester seeks "[a]ll weekly reports of DEP's Office of Environmental Justice, as well as compilations of weekly reports. The Department responded that the Request failed to identify a subject matter and that the Request is insufficiently specific. Requester provided an example of the specific type of weekly reports he was seeking and the Agency attested that "any weekly reports provided to the Environmental Justice Advisory Board are public records subject to public inspection." Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-1537 10/20/2021 |
10/20/2021 | Megan Brock v. Quakertown Community School District | Request sought emails and other documents between School District Superintendent and other individuals. Agency failed to prove that no additional records exist within its possession, custody or control. Agency did prove however, that the redacted email contested by the Requester was nonresponsive.. Granted in part and denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2018-0613 10/20/2021 |
10/20/2021 | Curtis Gilbert and American Public Media v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2141 10/19/2021 |
10/19/2021 | Monica Close and Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco v. Bensalem Township | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2110 10/19/2021 |
10/19/2021 | Samantha Melamed and The Philadelphia Inquirer v. City of Philadelphia, District Attorney | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2104 10/19/2021 |
10/19/2021 | Jonathan Bruno v. Chester County | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2057 10/19/2021 |
10/19/2021 | Adrian Amara v. Pennsylvania State Police | Consolidated. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-2043 10/19/2021 |
10/19/2021 | Larry Dymond v. East Stroudsburg Area School District | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Monroe | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2015 10/19/2021 |
10/19/2021 | Adrian Amara v. Pennsylvania State Police | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1990 10/19/2021 |
10/19/2021 | Alon Fain v. Cheltenham Township | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1981 10/19/2021 |
10/19/2021 | Bethany Shean v. Lower Alsace Township | Requester sought records for various project plans within the Township. The Township submitted a position statement arguing that they provided the Requester with responsive records to Item 1, that the construction project with respect to Item 2 has not been presented for review, and that responsive records to Item 3 did not exist. However, the Township did not provide an affidavit or attestation in support of their position statement. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Berks | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-1954 10/19/2021 |
10/19/2021 | Jeananne Nicholls and SLIPPERY ROCK UNIV OF PA v. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1950 10/19/2021 |
10/19/2021 | Elizabeth Godusky v. Mckeesport City | Request sought documents pertaining to building renovations for a specified City property. The City failed to prove the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Granted. | Allegheny | Granted |
| 2021-1743 10/19/2021 |
10/19/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Danville Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Montour | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2098 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Charlotte Sassaman v. Upper Uwchlan Police Department | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2025 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Keri Blakinger and The Marshall Project v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2017 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Broad + Liberty v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2007 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Betty Shingle v. Donegal Township (Washington) | Request sought time spent on phones and cell phone pictures. Agency did not participate on appeal, but the request is insufficiently specific in part. Granted in part and denied in part. | Washington | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1856 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Craig McCoy and The Philadelphia Inquirer v. Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | Request sought communications related to investment performance, risk sharing calculation and identification/discovery of an error in risk-sharing calculation. The Request is sufficiently specific in part. Some records are exempt noncriminal investigative records. Requester agreed to redaction of trade secrets, but the parties did not provide sufficient evidence in support of withholding some confidential proprietary information. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. Reconsideration Granted. Upon Reconsideration, Final Determination upheld. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1808 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Marc Levy and Associated Press v. Pennsylvania Department of Aging | Request sought records related to the Department's investigation of the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. The Department proved that the redactions to the responsive records were proper to prevent disclosure of noncriminal investigative records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1769 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Megan Brock v. Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 | Consolidated into AP 2021-1768. | Lancaster | Consolidated |
| 2021-1768 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Megan Brock v. Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 | Request sought records regarding keywords. The Requests are insufficiently specific. Denied. | Lancaster | Denied |
| 2021-1727 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Requester seeks various emails between the District, the District's Solicitor and the District's IT Department regarding his prior RTKL requests. The District submitted an attestation attesting that it provided the responsive records rendering the instant appeal moot and the District conducted a good faith search for records and certain records do not exist. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1710 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | David Bradley and Thermal Solutions, Inc. v. Lehighton Area School District | Consolidated into AP 2021-1709. | Carbon | Consolidated |
| 2021-1709 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | David Bradley and Thermal Solutions, Inc. v. Lehighton Area School District | Request sought video footage inside the school district administration building. Appeal was filed before the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Carbon | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1708 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Joseph Mandrusiak and Freedom Foundation v. York County | Request seeks for each County employee who is employed in a union-represented bargaining unit: employee names, email addresses and the name of the labor union representing their bargaining unit. The Request is not duplicative. The Agency did not prove that the disclosure of records is likely to threaten the personal security of an individual. Agency did not prove that disclosure of records is likely to threaten public safety. Agency did not prove that the records are confidential under the constitutional right to privacy. Agency did not prove that the Request requires the creation of a record. Agency proved that certain records are confidential under the constitutional right to freedom of association. Agency proved that the records contain exempt personal identification information. Granted in part and denied in part. | York | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-1705 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Tim Daly v. Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 | Request sought records of activities conducted with Ronald Whitaker or Cabrini University. Agency demonstrated that it searched in good faith, but the search of emails was too narrow. Granted in part and denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1625 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Lackawanna County Office of the District Attorney | Withdrawn. | Lackawanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1622 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. East Union Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1621 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. West Kittanning Police Department | Withdrawn. | Armstrong | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1564 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Kevin Getnick v. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) | Request sought records related to a demand/spoliation letter sent to the Agency in June 2019. The Requester withdrew in part and the Agency proved that responsive records are not within its possession, custody or control. Withdrawn in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1544 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | George Yuhas v. Tunkhannock Borough | Request sought records related to a drug detection dog and handler as well as a search and rescue dog and handler. The Request cannot be modified on appeal and the Borough proved that it properly redacted records relating to an agency employee. Denied. | Wyoming | Denied |
| 2021-1437 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Oliver Morrison and PublicSource v. Neville Township | Request sought emails of Township Officials and Commissions containing specific subjects. Agency's assessment of fees was not proper under the OOR fee structure. Granted. | Allegheny | Granted |
| 2021-0907 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Delaware County | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0906 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Delaware County | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0582 10/18/2021 |
10/18/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Delaware County | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2161 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Terry White and N/A v. Cedar Crest College Campus Police | Cedar Crest College Police Department is not an agency as defined by the RTKL. Dismissed. | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction | |
| 2021-2159 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Kristen Murphy v. Wissahickon School District | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2129 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Alon Fain v. Cheltenham Township | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2041 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Brandon Addeo and The York Dispatch v. Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2004 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Derek Isaac v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The appeal did not include a complete copy of the Request and the agency's response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-2003 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Derek Isaac v. Pennsylvania Parole Board | The appeal did not include a copy of the agency's response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-1988 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Alon Fain v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1972 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Andrew Popp v. Newberry Township | Requester seeks any document/information relating to Emergency Medical Services ("EMS") provided to the Township. Township submitted an attestation meeting its burden of proof that the responsive records did not exist at the time of the request. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-1955 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Randall Bethke v. Philadelphia Sheriff's Office | Request for policies, procedures and other documents regarding certain operational and organizational subject matters. The agency provided the Requester with records during the appeal. The agency, after reasonably interpreting the request, proved that no additional responsive records exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1830 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Jonathan Lindstrom v. North Penn School District | Request sought records of past RTK requests. Agency properly provided some records on appeal and demonstrated that part of the request is insufficiently specific under Section 703 of the RTKL, but did not reasonably interpret another part of the request. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1696 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | William Scheinler v. Southern Lehigh School District | Request sought records related to emails that the requester had sent to the District. The District provided some records on appeal, proved that it properly withheld privileged attorney-client communications, as well as properly redacted some records containing attorney-client privileged communications and personal identification information. However, the District failed to prove that non-responsive information contained within the responsive records could be redacted. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Lehigh | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1689 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Nicholas Kerr v. East Brady Borough Water Authority | Request for correspondence with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Senate Engineering, as well as water loss records. Agency met its burden of proving that the request for correspondence is insufficiently specific. Agency did not meet its burden of proving that no water loss records exist. Granted in part, denied in part. | Clarion | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1688 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Natasha Le Grange v. Meadville Area Water Authority | Withdrawn. | Crawford | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1646 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Igor Aybin and Philly Homes and Lots v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Request sought records relating to code violations. The Agency proved that portions of the records are protected by the state constitutional right to privacy. Granted in part and denied in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1643 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Jo Ciavaglia and Bucks County Courier Times v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought data related to consulting work or services provided by the ECRI Institute. The agency proved that the records are confidential under the Pennsylvania Disease Prevention and Control Law. 35 P.S. §§ 521 et seq. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1629 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. RESA Regional Police Department | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1627 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Monroe County Sheriff's Office | withdrawn | Monroe | |
| 2021-1626 10/15/2021 |
10/15/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Lower Mahanoy Township Police Department | Request for various records concerning eyewitness identification and suspect interrogation procedures. Agency did not participate on appeal. Granted. | Northumberland | Granted |
| 2021-2152 10/14/2021 |
10/14/2021 | Ellen Wright v. McCandless Town | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2010 10/14/2021 |
10/14/2021 | Edwin Smith v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Consolidated into AP 2021-2009 | Philadelphia | Consolidated |
| 2021-2009 10/14/2021 |
10/14/2021 | Edwin Smith v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2000 10/14/2021 |
10/14/2021 | Brian Boyer v. Mount Carmel Borough Police Department | Request sought various financial reports. Agency proved that no additional responsive records exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Northumberland | Denied |
| 2021-1993 10/14/2021 |
10/14/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County | Request seeks CAD reports. Agency provided access to certain records on appeal. Agency demonstrated that certain records are confidential under the Emergency Services Law and the constitutional right to privacy. Agency proved that certain records pertain to transmission received by emergency dispatch personnel. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Franklin | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1973 10/14/2021 |
10/14/2021 | Andrew Popp v. Newberry Township | The Requester seeks deleted Facebook comments from the Township's Facebook page. The Township submitted an attestation and a supplemental attestation attesting that they reached out to Facebook and are unable to retrieve the deleted comments. Township met its burden of proof that the requested records are no longer available to the Township. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-1952 10/14/2021 |
10/14/2021 | Andrew Popp v. Newberry Township | Request sought a copy of Able Electrical Services, along with other companies', bid proposal/quote for electrical work for the new Police building. Township met its burden that it does not possess the responsive records. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-1918 10/14/2021 |
10/14/2021 | Brian Hite v. Upper Macungie Township | Withdrawn. | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1842 10/14/2021 |
10/14/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP News v. Cumberland County | Withdrawn. | Cumberland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1821 10/14/2021 |
10/14/2021 | Scott Pham and BuzzFeed News v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services | Request sought records regarding the "Pennsylvania Child Abuse History" database. The agency proved that proved that certain of the records requested are confidential under the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6339. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1795 10/14/2021 |
10/14/2021 | Shakur Capital, LLC and Shakur Capital, LLC v. Horsham Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1691 10/14/2021 |
10/14/2021 | Joseph Leschinskie v. Northumberland County | Request for surveillance video footage. The agency failed to prove that disclosure of the records would threaten personal security or public safety. The records are judicial records. Denied. | Northumberland | Denied |
| 2021-1660 10/14/2021 |
10/14/2021 | Matthew Haverstick and Kleinbard LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1123 10/14/2021 |
10/14/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Broad + Liberty v. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2139 10/13/2021 |
10/13/2021 | Kayla Longdon v. Deemston Borough | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Washington | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2138 10/13/2021 |
10/13/2021 | Cathy Harasty v. Deemston Borough | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Washington | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2125 10/13/2021 |
10/13/2021 | Scott Paglia v. Monessen City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Westmoreland | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1951 10/13/2021 |
10/13/2021 | Joshua Monighan v. Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) | Request sought police incident report and a corresponding audio and video recording. Act 22 removes the OOR's jurisdiction as to video recordings in the possession of law enforcement agencies. Agency proved that only one responsive record exists within its possession, custody or control however did not provide the record based on previously providing the same record to the Requester. Agency proved that some information in the responsive record is protected by information identifying minors, and that other information is protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed for lack of jurisdiction in part. | Cumberland | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1946 10/13/2021 |
10/13/2021 | Jack Allen v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Appeal did not include a copy of the request or agency response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-1729 10/13/2021 |
10/13/2021 | Dino Privitera and The Privitera Law Firm LLC v. City of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1680 10/13/2021 |
10/13/2021 | Beverly Soloski v. Apollo Borough | Request sought information regarding an engineering contractor and special grass. Agency demonstrated that no additional responsive records exist in the possession, custody, or control of the Agency. Denied. | Armstrong | Denied |
| 2021-1542 10/13/2021 |
10/13/2021 | Megan Brock v. Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 | Request sought any/all electronic communication records between any/all LLIU staff and directors and other named individuals regarding certain topis. Agency proved that the request is insufficiently specific. Denied. | Lancaster | Denied |
| 2021-1471 10/13/2021 |
10/13/2021 | Eugene Tompkins v. Tredyffrin-Easttown School District | Request sought records related to the District defining systemic racism and the District's use of a third party to teach Critical Race Theory. The District proved that records responsive to the Request are not within the possession, custody or control of the District. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-2136 10/12/2021 |
10/12/2021 | Vicki Flannery v. North Penn School District | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2133 10/12/2021 |
10/12/2021 | John Litwak and JRL Emergency Services v. Shenandoah Borough | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Schuylkill | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-2123 10/12/2021 |
10/12/2021 | John McBlain and Saxton & Stump v. Chester-Upland School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2107 10/12/2021 |
10/12/2021 | Debra South and Summit Square Shopping Center v. Middletown Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1947 10/12/2021 |
10/12/2021 | Thomas Clemens and Clemens Law, LLC v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission | Request sought investigative and incident reports. Agency proved the records are noncriminal investigative records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1930 10/12/2021 |
10/12/2021 | Jonathan Lindstrom and NA v. Upper Dublin School District | Request sought records regarding RTKL requests received by the District. District made an unreasonable interpretation of one portion of the Request language. District proved that records responsive to one portion of the Request do not exist within its possession, custody or control, that some information is exempt personal identification information, that some information is protected by the constitutional right to privacy, and that one portion of the Request is not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Granted in part and denied in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1929 10/12/2021 |
10/12/2021 | Jonathan Lindstrom and NA v. Abington School District | Request sought records regarding RTKL requests received by the District. On appeal, District provided corrections to erroneously redacted information in responsive records previously provided. District proved that records responsive to one portion of the Request do not exist within its possession, custody or control, that some information is exempt personal identification information, that some information is protected by the constitutional right to privacy, and that one portion of the Request is not sufficiently specific under Section 703. District made an unreasonable interpretation of one portion of the Request language. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1891 10/12/2021 |
10/12/2021 | J. Schnee and Law Office of Tucker Hull, LLC v. Colonial School District | Request sought legal invoices between the District and its legal counsel from 2020 to present. The District unreasonably interpreted the Request, however the Requester must prepay for the cost of records subject to redaction and may properly appeal to challenge the redactions upon inspection. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-1277 10/12/2021 |
10/12/2021 | Lazlo Beh and Philadelphia Legal Assistance v. City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1567 10/08/2021 |
10/08/2021 | Megan Brock v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought emails between several identified parties. Agency demonstrated that some responsive records are exempt under the Disease Prevention and Control Law, but not that no additional records exist. Granted in part, denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1560 10/08/2021 |
10/08/2021 | Ruth Ann Davidson v. Ridley Township | Request sought records related to an audit. The Township proved it is not in the possession, custody, or control of responsive records. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-1526 10/08/2021 |
10/08/2021 | Tricia Mezzacappa v. Northampton County | Request sought records relating to county elections and prison conditions. Agency demonstrated that it is entitled to assess fees under the RTKL, that some records may be redacted under the Criminal History Records Information Act, that some records would endanger personal security, that some records contain individually identifiable health information, that some records are exempt personnel records, and that some records are not records of the County. Granted in part, denied in part. Upon request for Reconsideration, although the County agued that the request was insufficiently specific, the County was able to do a search for the requested records. Reconsideration Denied. | Northampton | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1468 10/08/2021 |
10/08/2021 | Krystle Gerhard v. Abington Township | Request sought records of stop sign approval and installations. Agency properly provided responsive records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1412 10/08/2021 |
10/08/2021 | Alon Fain v. Cheltenham Township | The Agency provided access to the records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-2112 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Carmina Taylor and Philly Women Rally v. Senate of Pennsylvania | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over legislative agencies. Dismissed. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1924 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Keith West and Law Offices of David P Thiruselvam, LLC v. Allentown City | Request sought a police incident report. Agency argued that the responsive records are exempt because they contain personal identification information and relate to a criminal investigation. Agency also argued that the OOR lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter. Agency proved that the records relate to a criminal investigation. Transferred. | Lehigh | Transferred |
| 2021-1923 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | James Pearl v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1898 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | James Walbert v. North Coventry Township Police Department | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Chester | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1877 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Larry Alexander v. City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management | Request sought records relating to an inmate's incarceration records. Agency did not prove that the responsive records are protected by CHRIA. Granted. | Philadelphia | Granted |
| 2021-1862 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Eric Friedman v. Westtown-East Goshen Police Department | Request sought records of contact between the agency and a security contractor. Agency demonstrated that some responsive records may relate to a criminal investigation, and no additional responsive records exist. Denied in part, transferred in part. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-1857 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Michael Cockerham v. East Whiteland Township Police Department | Request sought a police report from 1997. Agency proved that responsive records do not exist in its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-1723 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Jerilyn Lewis v. Manor Borough | Consolidated into AP 2021-1717. | Westmoreland | Consolidated |
| 2021-1722 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Jerilyn Lewis v. Manor Borough | Consolidated into AP 2021-1717. | Westmoreland | Consolidated |
| 2021-1721 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Jerilyn Lewis v. Manor Borough | Consolidated into AP 2021-1717 | Westmoreland | Consolidated |
| 2021-1720 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Jerilyn Lewis v. Manor Borough | Consolidated into AP 2021-1717. | Westmoreland | Consolidated |
| 2021-1719 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Jerilyn Lewis v. Manor Borough | Consolidated into AP 2021-1717. | Westmoreland | Consolidated |
| 2021-1718 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Jerilyn Lewis v. Manor Borough | Consolidated into AP 2021-1717. | Westmoreland | Consolidated |
| 2021-1717 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Jerilyn Lewis v. Manor Borough | Requester sought home addresses of seven Borough council members. Agency proved that the home addresses are subject to the constitutional right of privacy and Requester did not articulate any public interest in favor of disclosing the home addresses. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, the Appeals Officer did not commit an error of law or abuse of discretion in finding that the home addresses were exempt from disclosure. Reconsideration Denied. | Westmoreland | Denied |
| 2021-1687 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | John Friedmann v. Washington County | Washington | Withdrawn | |
| 2021-1675 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Michele Burch v. Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1674 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Michele Burch v. Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1673 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Michele Burch v. Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1467 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Robert Scott v. Lawrenceville Fire Department | The appeal did not include the request or the agency response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Tioga | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-1432 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Steven Newsham and Amalgamated Transit Union, Local #1345 v. South Central Transit Authority | Consolidated into AP 2021-1431 | Lancaster | Consolidated |
| 2021-1431 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Steven Newsham and Amalgamated Transit Union, Local #1345 v. South Central Transit Authority | Requests sought, among other items, payroll-related information. The Requests were submitted to two different agencies, but during the appeal period, it was proven that the agencies are connected because one of the agencies provides management and administrative support to the other agency. Agency provided certain records during the course of the appeal; Agency proved that certain records do not exist, and for the remaining records, the agency did not meet its burden in proving that additional records do not exist. Some parts of the Requests are seeking answers to questions, rather than records. The Requester cannot modify the Request on appeal. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed in part. | Lancaster | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1417 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Michelle Rotella v. Ridley Park Borough | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0177 10/07/2021 |
10/07/2021 | Eric Diaz v. Dauphin County District Attorney's Office | Withdrawn. | Dauphin | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2105 10/06/2021 |
10/06/2021 | George Yuhas and Concerned Parents and taxpayers v. Wyoming County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Wyoming | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2002 10/06/2021 |
10/06/2021 | Adolph Wright v. Pennsylvania Department of State | The appeal did not include the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-1995 10/06/2021 |
10/06/2021 | David Bayne v. Lower Burrell City | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1994 10/06/2021 |
10/06/2021 | David Bayne v. Lower Burrell City | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1956 10/06/2021 |
10/06/2021 | Charlie Wolfson and PublicSource v. Allegheny County | Request sought umber of ADA requests and granted requests. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Allegheny | Granted |
| 2021-1903 10/06/2021 |
10/06/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Greenfield Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Lackawanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1883 10/06/2021 |
10/06/2021 | Owen Wilcox v. North Penn School District | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1865 10/06/2021 |
10/06/2021 | Demetrius Grant v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records regarding the population of SCI-Albion. The appeal is properly before the OOR. The Agency has proved that disclosure of the records is likely to threaten the personal security of an individual. Agency proved that no additional responsive records exist in the Agency's possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1799 10/06/2021 |
10/06/2021 | Kimberly Brown v. Colwyn Borough | Request sought first and last name of every officer in Colwyn Police Department, link to videos of Colwyn Council virtual meetings, and financial report and bills. Agency failed to respond to either the request or the appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-1614 10/06/2021 |
10/06/2021 | Joseph Ricci v. Silver Spring Township | Closed. | Cumberland | Not Specified |
| 2021-1491 10/06/2021 |
10/06/2021 | Albert Viola v. Royersford Borough | Request sought name of complainant. Agency did not prove the record is a noncriminal investigative record, but a name is protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Granted in part and denied in part. Requester did not express interest in continuing the appeal. Remand withdrawn. | Montgomery | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1416 10/06/2021 |
10/06/2021 | Sean Kitchen and Pennsylvania Spotlight v. York County | Request sought records of elections communications with the General Assembly. Agency properly provided some records on appeal and demonstrated that some records constitute exempt constituent services requests, and that other records may be redacted of personal identification information, and that the Request is insufficiently specific in part; but not that responsive records are subject to the attorney-client privilege. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | York | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1233 10/06/2021 |
10/06/2021 | John Muir and Kozloff Stoudt Attorneys v. Pennsylvania Game Commission | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1961 10/05/2021 |
10/05/2021 | Matthew Myer and Woolford Kanfer Law, P.C. v. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1939 10/05/2021 |
10/05/2021 | Sherman Coleman v. Pennsylvania Parole Board | Request sought records pertaining to Sentencing Orders. Agency proved the records are protected by its confidentiality regulation, 37 Pa. Code § 61.2. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1897 10/05/2021 |
10/05/2021 | Scott and Janet Brunermer v. Armstrong County | Withdrawn. | Armstrong | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1866 10/05/2021 |
10/05/2021 | Demetrius Grant v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1778 10/05/2021 |
10/05/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Broad + Liberty v. Philadelphia Sheriff's Office | Request sought any document that lists names of suspects/persons arrested in a fugitive roundup operation. Agency argued that the responsive records are not subject to public disclosure and are prohibited from disclosure under CHRIA. Agency also argued that OOR lacks jurisdiction over appeals relating to criminal investigative records. Agency also demonstrated that, to the extent the Request was seeking police blotter information, the Agency was not in the possession, control, or custody of any police blotter information. Transferred. | Philadelphia | Transferred |
| 2021-1734 10/05/2021 |
10/05/2021 | Jim O'Donnell and NBC10 Philadelphia v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1693 10/05/2021 |
10/05/2021 | Tammy Murray v. Reynoldsville Borough | Withdrawn. | Jefferson | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1647 10/05/2021 |
10/05/2021 | Joseph Mandrusiak and Freedom Foundation v. Bucks County | Dismissed as incomplete. | Bucks | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-2081 10/04/2021 |
10/04/2021 | Adolph Richard Wright v. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-2073 10/04/2021 |
10/04/2021 | Danielle DeVard v. Glenolden Borough | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1541 10/04/2021 |
10/04/2021 | Megan Brock v. Quakertown Community School District | Request sought certain communications, emails, text messages and presentations regarding the Agency's health and safety plan. The Agency proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the Agency. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-1515 10/04/2021 |
10/04/2021 | Kathleen Gallagher and Gallagher Giancola, LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1506 10/04/2021 |
10/04/2021 | David Hughes v. Exeter Township (Berks) | Request sought draft meeting minutes. The Agency proved the records are draft meeting minutes, and the Requester may not seek records that did not exist at the time of the Request. Denied. | Berks | Denied |
| 2021-1497 10/04/2021 |
10/04/2021 | Megan Brock v. Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 | Request sought, among other records, communications that reference certain terms from any/all staff or directors. Agency proved that the Requester is insufficiently specific. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-1443 10/04/2021 |
10/04/2021 | Timothy Sheets v. Cecil Township Police Department | Request sought police incident reports. Agency proved that the withheld incident report is related to a burglary investigation. Transferred to the Washington County District Attorney. | Washington | Transferred |
| 2021-1252 10/04/2021 |
10/04/2021 | Timothy Daly v. Pennsbury School District | Request sought, among other records, emails and legal invoices. Agency proved the responsive email is privileged based upon the attorney-client privilege and other records do not exist in the agency's possession, custody or control; however, the agency did not meet its burden that legal invoices do not exist because it failed to contact the Township's solicitor to obtain the responsive invoices. Granted in part and denied in part. Upon request for Reconsideration, the OOR is prohibited from accepting new evidence on reconsideration. Reconsideration Denied. | Bucks | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1936 10/01/2021 |
10/01/2021 | Kelly Matrazzo v. Gateway School District | Request sought emails. The Request is sufficiently specific. Granted. | Allegheny | Granted |
| 2021-1872 10/01/2021 |
10/01/2021 | Joseph Mangan v. Hanover Area School District | Withdrawn. | Luzerne | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1767 10/01/2021 |
10/01/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Shamokin City Police Department | Request sought various records related to police procedures. The agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Northumberland | Granted |
| 2021-1518 10/01/2021 |
10/01/2021 | James Kenney v. Lower Pottsgrove Township | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1512 10/01/2021 |
10/01/2021 | James Kenney v. Lower Pottsgrove Township | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1426 10/01/2021 |
10/01/2021 | Samantha Melamed and Philadelphia Inquirer v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought information related to a 911 call from a specified address. Agency demonstrated that some of the responsive record relates to exempt emergency services calls, but not that all time response log information was provided. Granted in part, denied in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-1829 09/30/2021 |
09/30/2021 | Jonathan Lindstrom v. Upper Moreland Township School District | Agency did not obtain the required written consent from the Requester before the expiration of the thirty-day extension period, and therefore it was deemed denied by operation of law and Requester filed an appeal after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-1828 09/30/2021 |
09/30/2021 | Faye Anderson and All That Philly Jazz v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1825 09/30/2021 |
09/30/2021 | Leonardo Mojica Carrion v. Pennsylvania Parole Board | Request sought recommendations made to the Agency on behalf of an identified individual. The Agency proved the records are exempt under the Agency's regulations. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1824 09/30/2021 |
09/30/2021 | Angela McCauslin v. Mt Joy Township (Adams) | Request sought various records from the Township. The request was insufficiently specific in part, the Township properly withheld personal email addresses and phone numbers, and the Township proved that no additional records exist. Denied. | Adams | Denied |
| 2021-1784 09/30/2021 |
09/30/2021 | Caroline Vodzak v. South Park Township | Request sought communication and financial records. Agency proves that part of the Request is insufficiently specific; however, the Agency interpreted another part of Request too narrowly and did not conduct a good faith search under the RTKL. Granted in part and denied in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1728 09/30/2021 |
09/30/2021 | Teresa Boeckel and York Daily Record v. York County | Request sought copies correspondence from ICE to the County in 2021. The agency did not prove that the records reflect internal predecisional deliberations. Certain responsive records were produced during the course of the appeal. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | York | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1704 09/30/2021 |
09/30/2021 | Terry Trexler v. Newtown Borough | Request sought records related to police officer trainings and other records related to a complaint filed with the Borough. The Borough proved that some records do not exist and the remaining responsive records are related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-1533 09/30/2021 |
09/30/2021 | Edmund Lamontagne v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Request sought traffic studies. Agency proved that the responsive record is confidential under the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § 3754. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1501 09/30/2021 |
09/30/2021 | Joshua Mazin and RepkaMazin LLC v. Philadelphia School District | Request sought records related to the District's charter agreements for West Philadelphia Achievement Center for various years, as well as other various records related to the West Philadelphia Achievement Center. The District provided some records prior to appeal, some records on appeal, proved no additional records exist, and the request is insufficiently specific in part. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-1493 09/30/2021 |
09/30/2021 | Gwen Deluca v. Blackhawk School District | Withdrawn. | Beaver | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1484 09/30/2021 |
09/30/2021 | Stephanie Lombo v. Quakertown Community School District | Request sought email communications between agency officials and employees related to Requester's son. Agency proved that certain records are confidential under FERPA, but the Requester is the student's parent and the RTKL does not prohibit access under FERPA. Agency did not conduct a good faith search. Agency did not prove that certain records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Granted. | Bucks | Granted |
| 2021-1450 09/30/2021 |
09/30/2021 | Brian O'Neill and LXR Holdings v. Upper Providence Township (Delaware) | Request sought communications related to a specified address and individual. Agency proved that records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Agency proved that no text messages exist in its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-1266 09/30/2021 |
09/30/2021 | Doug Brose v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request for vehicle repair or replacement costs related to certain incident numbers. The agency proved that records related to repair costs do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. However, the agency failed to prove that replacement costs do not exist. Granted in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0944 09/30/2021 |
09/30/2021 | Elizabeth Haring v. Pennsylvania State Police | The Request sought all records and all reports regarding the Requester. The agency proved that the responsive reports relate to either a criminal investigation or noncriminal investigation. The agency failed to prove that time response logs exist within its possession, custody or control. Granted in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted |
| 2021-2047 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Daniel O'Neil v. Baldwin Borough | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2018 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Christopher Freas v. Salisbury Township School District | Withdrawn. | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1940 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Requester sought list of "state-owned land, overlay of state-owned land, and complete records of federal owned land on Pennsylvania state." The Department provided a sworn attestation attesting that the responsive records were not in the possession, custody or control of the Department. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1905 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Trafford Police Department | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1836 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Robert Fennell v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought licensing information for nine named medical professionals. The Department provided six records on appeal but failed to prove that the redacted portion of the records is likely to threaten the personal security of the individuals or contains exempt personal identification information. The Department also failed to prove that disciplinary records are exempt as noncriminal investigative records; however, the responsive records provided by the Department indicate that there is no disciplinary history for the six licenses. The Department proved that two records do not exist within its possession, custody or control, and that one portion of the Request is not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1807 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Douglas Eversmeyer v. Honey Brook Township | Consolidated. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2021-1806 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Douglas Eversmeyer v. Honey Brook Township | Consolidated. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2021-1803 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Douglas Eversmeyer v. Honey Brook Township | Consolidated | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2021-1802 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Douglas Eversmeyer v. Honey Brook Township | Request for financial records and documents related to alleged code violations. The agency provided records during the appeal. Parts of the Request do not seek records under the RTKL. The agency proved that certain records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. The agency proved that records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2021-1801 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Douglas Eversmeyer v. Honey Brook Township | Request for financial records and documents related to alleged code violations. The agency provided records during the appeal. Parts of the Request do not seek records under the RTKL. The agency proved that certain records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. The agency proved that records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Chester | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1748 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Geistown Borough Police Department | Request for various records concerning eyewitness identification and suspect interrogation procedures. Agency did not participate on appeal. Granted. | Cambria | Granted |
| 2021-1692 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Joseph McConnell v. Parryville Borough | Withdrawn. | Carbon | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1634 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Union Township Police Department | Request sought various records related to police procedures. The agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Schuylkill | Granted |
| 2021-1481 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Matt Sullivan v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Request sought records of two specific buses. Agency demonstrated that it provided all responsive records, and that no additional records exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1413 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Alexia Blackwell v. Northumberland County | Request sought CAD notes for police dispatch to an identified address. Agency did not participate on appeal. The Request facially seeks records pertaining to audio recording received by radio dispatch personnel. Agency did not prove any other exemption under the RTKL. Granted in part, denied in part. | Northumberland | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1351 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | Megan Shannon and Offit Kurman v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Request for records regarding a charter school's renewal application. The agency provided records during the appeal. The agency proved that some records reflect the internal, predecisional deliberations of the agency. The agency failed to prove that records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1287 09/29/2021 |
09/29/2021 | William Wickard and K&L Gates v. Pine-Richland School District | Request sought records related to the non-renewal of an employee's contract. Agency proved that some records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Agency proved that certain records are exempt records relating to an agency employee. Agency proved that a record reflects internal, predecisional deliberations. Agency proved that some records are confidential under FERPA. Agency proved that certain records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Agency proved that certain records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Granted in part, denied in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-2061 09/28/2021 |
09/28/2021 | Adolph Richard Wright v. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-2046 09/28/2021 |
09/28/2021 | Adolph Richard Wright v. Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General | The Office of Open Records does not have jurisdiction over the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-2019 09/28/2021 |
09/28/2021 | Neil Stein v. Haverford Township School District | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1900 09/28/2021 |
09/28/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Carnegie Police Department | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1854 09/28/2021 |
09/28/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP News v. Westmoreland County | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1832 09/28/2021 |
09/28/2021 | Robert Elefante v. Valley View School District | Withdrawn. | Lackawanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1603 09/28/2021 |
09/28/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Beallsville Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1991 09/27/2021 |
09/27/2021 | Richard Stewart v. Kingston Borough | Withdrawn. | Luzerne | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1875 09/27/2021 |
09/27/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission | Requester sought incorporation records of Cumberland County and the records of 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania being ceded to the federal government. The Commission submitted a sworn affidavit attesting that the records were not in the possession, control, or custody of the Commission. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1859 09/27/2021 |
09/27/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) | The requester sought information of each "outbreak" in Cumberland County, York, and Dauphin County for the years 2021-21 and public records or OSHA statute pertaining to respiratory devices in the custody of the agency. The Commission submitted an attestation indicating that the records do not exist in the possession, control or custody of the Commission. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1811 09/27/2021 |
09/27/2021 | Anthony Lynch v. Montgomery County | Request seeks W-3 reports. Agency failed to prove the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Agency did not prove that the records are confidential tax documents. Agency did not prove that the records relate to a noncriminal investigation or contain exempt personal identification information. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-1809 09/27/2021 |
09/27/2021 | DaJuan Saunders v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought, among other items, training certificates for law enforcement officers. Appeal was filed after the RTKL period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1788 09/27/2021 |
09/27/2021 | Kelly Egan and Egan Real Estate v. Delaware County | Request for records regarding a vacant lot. The agency proved that the requested records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied.Request for records regarding a vacant lot. The agency proved that the requested records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-1754 09/27/2021 |
09/27/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Mahanoy Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1478 09/27/2021 |
09/27/2021 | Megan Brock v. Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 | Request sought communications and records shared between agency employees related to a specific subject. The agency proved that the challenged record is protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-1433 09/27/2021 |
09/27/2021 | Megan Brock v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought communications. Agency demonstrated that some emails are confidential under the DPCL. Agency did not prove that some records do not exist. Agency provided some records on appeal. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1422 09/27/2021 |
09/27/2021 | David Hughes v. Exeter Township (Berks) | Request sought specifications and drawings of a proposed construction of steps and the accompanying ADA functionality report. Agency proved that the specifications and drawings are confidential under UCC and no responsive records exist that discuss ADA functionality of the proposed steps. Denied. | Berks | Denied |
| 2021-1382 09/27/2021 |
09/27/2021 | Paul Rogers v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request sought Requester's unemployment claim records. Agency proved that responsive records are confidential by Pa. Unemployment Compensation Law and the agency's regulations. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1261 09/27/2021 |
09/27/2021 | Virginia Marcille-Kerslake v. West Whiteland Township | Request sought record related to Alternative Temporary Work Space. After the Requester narrowed the appeal to a street occupancy permit , the Agency prove that no other responsive records exist. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-0562 09/27/2021 |
09/27/2021 | Steve Volk and Resolve Philly v. Philadelphia Department of Human Services | Request sought records relating to various benefits for children and veterans. The agency provided access to certain records on appeal. The agency proved that some records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted |
| 2020-0873 09/27/2021 |
09/27/2021 | Nathan Murphy and Pace Industries v. Latrobe City | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2017-2392 09/27/2021 |
09/27/2021 | Brian King v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1873 09/24/2021 |
09/24/2021 | Daniel Corcoran v. Ridley Township | Requester sought various records related to the Township's Tax Collector. The agency provided responsive documents to Items 1,3, and 4. The Township proved that responsive records to Item 2 do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the Township. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-1789 09/24/2021 |
09/24/2021 | Thomas Huber and Lieber Hammer Huber & Paul, P.C. v. Pennsylvania Office of Administration (Commonwealth) | Request sought records of a decision to stop use of a hiring form. Agency demonstrated that some responsive records are exempt as internal, predecisional, deliberative records, but not that no other records exist. Granted in part, denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1448 09/24/2021 |
09/24/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Union Township (Mifflin) | Request sought collective bargaining agreements and other agreements between Union Township and any employee or labor organizations. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Mifflin | Granted |
| 2021-1447 09/24/2021 |
09/24/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Mcveytown Borough | Request sought collective bargaining agreements and other agreements between McVeytown Borough and any employee or labor organizations. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Mifflin | Granted |
| 2021-1350 09/24/2021 |
09/24/2021 | Rusty Brown and Freedom Foundation v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Request sought, among other information, Pa, district school employees' DOB. Agency proved that a full DOB is exempt under Section 708(b)(1) and birth years are subject to state constitutional right to privacy. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-2012 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Leah Hoopes v. Garnet Valley School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-2011 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Leah Hoopes v. Garnet Valley School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1987 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Theresa Schifano v. Pennsylvania Office of Administration (Commonwealth) | Consolidated. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-1911 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Koppel Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Beaver | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1906 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. West Hazleton Police Department | Withdrawn. | Luzerne | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1878 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Jorge Colon and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 126 v. State College Borough | Withdrawn. | Centre | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1834 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP v. Northampton County | Withdrawn. | Northampton | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1813 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Shaun Osman v. Pennsylvania State Police | Requester sought an individual's suicide note Agency proved that the records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1757 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Millersburg Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Dauphin | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1741 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Bridgeport Police Department | The agency did not respond to the Request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-1740 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Baden Police Department | The agency did not respond to the Request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Beaver | Granted |
| 2021-1644 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Joseph Carta v. West Brandywine Township Police Department | Request seeks a police report and any associated reports and documents regarding a specific incident. Agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Chester County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Chester | Transferred |
| 2021-1534 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Terry Siford v. Pennsylvania State Police | Consolidated into 2021-1527. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1527 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Terry Siford v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought various police dispatch and blotter information related to a 2014 incident. The PSP proved that it does not possess responsive records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1479 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Spencer Andress v. Kennett Township | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1470 09/23/2021 |
09/23/2021 | Rachel Langan v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied | |
| 2021-1867 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | James Kilgore v. Franklintown Borough | The appeal did not address the agency grounds for denial. Dismissed as insufficient. | York | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-1860 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Laura Harding v. Harrisburg City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1855 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP NEWS v. Luzerne County | Withdrawn. | Luzerne | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1845 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Joseph Marano and Freiwald Law, PC v. City of Philadelphia Streets Department | Consolidated into 2021-1844. | Philadelphia | Consolidated |
| 2021-1844 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Joseph Marano and Freiwald Law, PC v. City of Philadelphia Streets Department | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1837 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Robert Fennell v. City of Philadelphia Department of Records | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1733 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Eric Adams v. Palmer Township | Request sought records of health insurance expenditures. Agency demonstrated that no additional responsive records exist in the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Northampton | Denied |
| 2021-1706 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Kendon Sickler v. Bucks County | Requester sought information on the Covid-19 virus and the Delta variant. Agency met its burden of proving that no responsive records exists. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-1477 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Stephen Piner v. Blair County | Requester sought records related to payments to County District Attorneys and information related to drug cases processed through the District Attorney's Office and the County. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Blair | Granted |
| 2021-1465 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Tamera Martin v. Donegal Township (Washington) | Request sought a memo. Agency did not participate on appeal. Granted. | Washington | Granted |
| 2021-1457 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Ryan Briggs and WHYY v. City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health | Request sought Medical Examiner records. The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1427 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Robert Abrams and RMA Environmental Services, Inc. v. Pennsbury School District | Request sought records related to, among other things, censoring or editing the public comments of the Requester and any other person between the dates of September 1, 2020 and June 4, 2021. The District provided responsive records on appeal, properly withheld personal email addresses, and proved that no additional records are within the District's possession, custody or control. Dismissed as moot in part and Denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1375 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Megan Shannon and Offit Kurman PA v. Pennsylvania Department of General Services | Request sought records related to a contract. Agency properly provided some records on appeal and demonstrated that some records were exempt under the attorney-client privilege, because they would threaten computer networks, contain personal identification information, are procurement records, or constitute internal, predecisional, and deliberate records. Agency did not prove that other records were subject to these exemptions, or constitute working notes and papers. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1304 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Ed Mahon and Spotlight PA v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0718 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Charles Spatz v. Philadelphia Gas Works | Request sought records related to a bill. The OOR retains jurisdiction over certain records and finds that the records are records "of" the agency. Agency did not prove that records contain confidential proprietary information, trade secrets, and/or "competitively sensitive information" under the Natural Gas Act. Agency did not prove that most records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations, or that most records reflect the strategy to adopt legislation. Agency did not prove that the drafts contained in the records comprise exempt "drafts" of bills. Agency did not prove that one record is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Agency proved that some records contain exempt personal identification information. Granted in part and denied in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0483 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Anne McArdle v. Mt. Lebanon Township | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0329 09/22/2021 |
09/22/2021 | Max Marin and WHYY v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-2028 09/21/2021 |
09/21/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP News v. Pike County | Withdrawn. | Pike | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1985 09/21/2021 |
09/21/2021 | Kristi Saylor v. Carbon County Children and Youth | The appeal was filed prior to the appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Carbon | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1982 09/21/2021 |
09/21/2021 | Kristi Saylor v. Carbon County Children And Youth | The appeal was filed prior to the appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Carbon | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1915 09/21/2021 |
09/21/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Smithton Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1910 09/21/2021 |
09/21/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Ivyland Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1908 09/21/2021 |
09/21/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Cameron County Sheriff's Office | Withdrawn. | Cameron | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1902 09/21/2021 |
09/21/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Jackson Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Cambria | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1791 09/21/2021 |
09/21/2021 | Roy Dean v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1787 09/21/2021 |
09/21/2021 | Keith Miller v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought Megan's Law/SORNA information. Agency directed Requester to Agency's website to obtain publicly accessible information. Any additional information was protected under the Criminal History Record Information Act ("CHRIA"). Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1753 09/21/2021 |
09/21/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Mahanoy City Police Department | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1637 09/21/2021 |
09/21/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. VIntondale Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Cambria | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1435 09/21/2021 |
09/21/2021 | Megan Brock v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Request seeks communications regarding the reopening of schools. The Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1434 09/21/2021 |
09/21/2021 | Megan Brock v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Request seeks communications between two identified individuals. Agency proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1362 09/21/2021 |
09/21/2021 | Carmina Taylor and Movement for Black and Brown Lives in Montgomery County v. Souderton Area School District | Request sought budget information related to police officers and associated expenses. The agency's interpretation of the Request was reasonable when it responded and a requester may not seek additional information or explanation based upon the agency's response. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2020-1249 09/21/2021 |
09/21/2021 | Patricia Meek v. Plum Borough | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1962 09/20/2021 |
09/20/2021 | Dominic Raneri and NOT APPLICABLE v. UGI Industries Inc | UGI Industries Inc is not an agency as defined by the RTKL. Dismissed. | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction | |
| 2021-1949 09/20/2021 |
09/20/2021 | Valerie LaPlaca v. self | The appeal was filed prior to the appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Dismissed: Premature | |
| 2021-1505 09/20/2021 |
09/20/2021 | Angela Urso v. Haverford Township School District | Request sought emails. Agency provided a record on appeal and demonstrated that all other responsive records were previously provided. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Delaware | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-1474 09/20/2021 |
09/20/2021 | Simon Campbell v. Pennsbury School District | Request sought emails, records, contracts and a screenshot. Agency provided some records or access to records on appeal, but must provide URL link in an email. Agency may redact student images and audio under FERPA. Agency may redacted personal identification information, minors names and home addresses but not business addresses. Agency demonstrated that some records are subject to the Copyright Act. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1436 09/20/2021 |
09/20/2021 | Glynnis Harvey v. Chester County | Request sought emails. Agency may redact personally identifiable information not held out to the public. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-1394 09/20/2021 |
09/20/2021 | Alyssa Weissberger v. Cheltenham Township Police Department | Request sought a police report. Agency proved that the records relate to a criminal investigation. Transferred. | Montgomery | Transferred |
| 2021-1376 09/20/2021 |
09/20/2021 | Jessica Kilian v. Boyertown Borough | Request sought records related to a rental property located within the Borough. The Borough proved that some records are exempt as noncriminal investigative records and other records do not exist. The Borough's provision of electronic records is sufficient to satisfy the Request. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Berks | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1337 09/20/2021 |
09/20/2021 | Thomas Strawbridge v. Lock Haven Police Department | Request sought the incident report and other supplemental records related to the Requester's son's suicide. The agency proved that the responsive records are exempt as noncriminal investigatory records, and the 911 audio records are exempt pursuant to 708(b)(18), and that other responsive records do not exist. Denied. | Clinton | Denied |
| 2021-1841 09/17/2021 |
09/17/2021 | Scott Doyle v. New Hanover Township Police Department | The appeal did not include the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-1793 09/17/2021 |
09/17/2021 | Christina Diaz v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought autopsy photographs. Agency demonstrated that it did not receive the Request prior to the filing of the appeal. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1714 09/17/2021 |
09/17/2021 | Eugene Ogozalek v. Throop Borough | Withdrawn. | Lackawanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1562 09/17/2021 |
09/17/2021 | Michael Simmonds and Local Union 126, IBEW v. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | Request sought subcontracts related to an agency project. Agency provided some records on appeal. Agency proved no other records exist in its possession, but records in the possession of the agency's contractor are accessible under the RTKL. The agency's contractor did not prove that records contain confidential, proprietary information. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-1218 09/17/2021 |
09/17/2021 | Alfred Brown and Dailey LLP v. Receiver for the City of Chester | Request sought records related to the proposed sale of the Chester Water Authority. Agency demonstrated that certain records were privileged and part of the Request was insufficiently specific under Section 703 of the RTKL, but did not demonstrate that other responsive records had been fully provided. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Dauphin | Pending in Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-0849 09/17/2021 |
09/17/2021 | Matthew Haverstick and Kleinbard LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of Revenue | Request seeks records related to testimony presented by the Department Secretary before the House Appropriations Committee. Agency proved that some records are internal, predecisional, and deliberative or reflect the strategy to adopt a budget. Agency did not properly interpret one Item of the request, and two other Items are sufficiently specific under Section 703. Granted in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2019-2212 09/17/2021 |
09/17/2021 | Brian Bush and American Guardian v. Lawrence County | Withdrawn. | Lawrence | Withdrawn |
| 2019-1819 09/17/2021 |
09/17/2021 | Brian Bush and American Guardian v. Upper Macungie Township | Withdrawn. | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1932 09/16/2021 |
09/16/2021 | David Thomas v. Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General | Requester was seeking information regarding a complaint filed with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1912 09/16/2021 |
09/16/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Lamar Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Clinton | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1909 09/16/2021 |
09/16/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Abbottstown Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Adams | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1907 09/16/2021 |
09/16/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. West Newton Police Department | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1882 09/16/2021 |
09/16/2021 | Richard DeFrancesco and McDonald At Law v. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1835 09/16/2021 |
09/16/2021 | Elizabeth Marcon and Florio Perrucci v. Allentown City | Withdrawn. | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1750 09/16/2021 |
09/16/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Honey Brook Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1749 09/16/2021 |
09/16/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Hanover Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1712 09/16/2021 |
09/16/2021 | Ashley Maloy v. Philadelphia City | Request for records regarding the removal of children from the Requester's custody. The agency proved that the records are confidential under state law (CPSL). Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-1200 09/16/2021 |
09/16/2021 | Jeremy Duda and Arizona Mirror v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought records related to communication with Fulton County about the 2020 election. Agency proved that records are related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1904 09/15/2021 |
09/15/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Tatamy Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Northampton | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1888 09/15/2021 |
09/15/2021 | Ben Straka and Freedom Foundation v. Pittsburgh City | Consolidated. | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-1887 09/15/2021 |
09/15/2021 | Ben Straka and Freedom Foundation v. Pittsburgh City | Consolidated. | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-1886 09/15/2021 |
09/15/2021 | Ben Straka and Freedom Foundation v. Pittsburgh City | Consolidated. | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-1885 09/15/2021 |
09/15/2021 | Ben Straka and Freedom Foundation v. Pittsburgh City | Consolidated. | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-1884 09/15/2021 |
09/15/2021 | Ben Straka and Freedom Foundation v. Pittsburgh City | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1765 09/15/2021 |
09/15/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Shamokin Dam Police Department | Withdrawn. | Snyder | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1690 09/15/2021 |
09/15/2021 | Gregory Mantell v. Mercer County | Request for audio of a particular 911 call and incident. The agency provided records during the appeal. The agency proved that records pertain to audio recordings, telephone transmissions or radio transmissions received by emergency dispatch personnel. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Mercer | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-1609 09/15/2021 |
09/15/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Williamsport Police Department | Withdrawn. | Lycoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1543 09/15/2021 |
09/15/2021 | Dylan Segelbaum and The York Daily Record v. York County | Request sought records relating to a use of force and information about employee training. Agency demonstrated that the use of force records relate to a noncriminal investigation and that the first names of employees may be redacted, but not that release of the last names of employees would create a threat to individual safety. Granted in part, denied in part. | York | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1514 09/15/2021 |
09/15/2021 | Michael Green v. Ambridge Area School District | Withdrawn. | Beaver | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1496 09/15/2021 |
09/15/2021 | Terry Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Request sought legal invoice records from the Township. The Township proved that some records do not exist and that some records are confidential under the attorney-client privilege. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-1495 09/15/2021 |
09/15/2021 | Terry Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Request sought records related to an independent arborist report regarding tulip poplar trees at a specified address within the Township. The Township proved that the responsive records were related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-1365 09/15/2021 |
09/15/2021 | Joseph Mandrusiak and Freedom Foundation v. Lehigh County | Withdrawn. | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1800 09/14/2021 |
09/14/2021 | Elizabeth Malmer v. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | The appeal did not include the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-1780 09/14/2021 |
09/14/2021 | David Wolf and Goldberg, Kamin & Garvin, LLP v. Sharpsburg Borough | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1605 09/14/2021 |
09/14/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Bedford Police Department | Withdrawn. | Bedford | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1119 09/14/2021 |
09/14/2021 | Jerome Justice v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1747 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Everson Police Department | Withdrawn. | Fayette | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1736 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Michael-Adam Wilcox v. Westmoreland County | Requester seeks 911 calls (item 1) and other communications (items 2 and 3). Item 1 was partially denied by the county as exempt 911 recordings, 65 P.S. 67.708(b)(18)(i) (time response logs were given to the requester). The County demonstrated that they did not have any responsive records to items 2 and 3. Denied. | Westmoreland | Denied |
| 2021-1731 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Mark Scolforo and The Associated Press v. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1716 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Rashime Bey v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request for sentencing Order and DC-300B and DC-301 Forms. Agency met its burden of proving that no records exist. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1681 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Juan Sanchez v. Chester County | Request seeks emails regarding RTKL requests filed by the Requester. The Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-1679 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Juan Sanchez v. Chester County | Request sought the race, age, sex and nationality of specific individuals. The appeal is sufficient. Agency has not proven that the Request requires the creation of a record. Agency proved that the records are protected by the state constitutional right to privacy. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-1661 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Witold Walczak and ACLU of Pennsylvania v. Fulton County | Request sought records related to an elections audit. Agency did not demonstrate that any exemption applied. Granted. | Fulton | Granted |
| 2021-1659 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Zachery Morris and American Oversight v. Fulton County | Consolidated. | Fulton | Consolidated |
| 2021-1658 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Zachery Morris and American Oversight v. Fulton County | Consolidated. | Fulton | Consolidated |
| 2021-1651 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Zachery Morris and American Oversight v. Fulton County | Request sought records related to an elections audit. Agency did not demonstrate that any exemption applied. Granted. | Fulton | Granted |
| 2021-1631 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Saxton Borough Police Department | Request sought various records related to police procedures. The agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Bedford | Granted |
| 2021-1630 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Rockwood Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1619 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. West Sadsbury Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1611 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Jake Conley and Public Herald v. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1608 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Duboistown Police Department | Request for written materials and other records concerning police identification techniques. The agency did not respond to the Request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Lycoming | Granted |
| 2021-1553 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Jason Antolick v. Hazleton City | Request sought towing records. The agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Luzerne | Granted |
| 2021-1511 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Daryl Grable and Delaware Riverkeeper Network v. Bridgeport Borough | Request sought records related to several properties. Agency did not demonstrate that the responsive records are subject to an exemption under the RTKL. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-1499 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Robert Mawson v. Sterling Township | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Wayne | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1424 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | William Thompson v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought police reports from 1977. Agency proved that no responsive records exist. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1405 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Anthony Robinson v. Allegheny County District Attorney's Office | Request sought investigative reports, attorney memos, and a 911 call, all related to a criminal case. A portion of the Request seeks exempt 911 call records and the remainder of the Request seeks criminal investigatory records. Denied in part and transferred in part. | Allegheny | Transferred |
| 2021-1387 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Broad + Liberty v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought emails. Agency provided some on appeal and proved that some information is exempt personal identification information and some emails are internal predecisional deliberations. The agency did not prove that attached drafts are internal, predecisional deliberations. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-1324 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Charles Picarella v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1323 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Charles Picarella v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1223 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Bob Ortega and CNN v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought communications and records related to access to a county's voting system. Agency proved that records related to a noncriminal investigation. Agency proved that certain records do not exist. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1051 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Lenora Sapp and McEldrew Young Purtell & Merritt v. City of Philadelphia Fire Department | Request sought copies of an emergency medical services call log and run sheet. Agency proved that certain information is protected by HIPAA. Agency proved that certain information is individually identifiable health information. Agency proved that certain records pertain to transmissions received by emergency dispatch personnel. Granted in part, denied in part. The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas instructed the OOR to dismiss the Requester's appeal as moot. Accordingly, pursuant to the Court's Order dated March 10, 2022, the appeal is dismissed as moot. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2020-0590 09/13/2021 |
09/13/2021 | Julian Mosley v. Philadelphia International Airport | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1876 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Ryan Gaffney v. Bryn Athyn Borough | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1848 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Daniel Neyer and Fanelli, Evans & Patel, P.C. v. West Hazleton Borough | Withdrawn. | Luzerne | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1792 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Michael Cockerham v. East Whiteland Township Police Department | The appeal did not include the response(s). Dismissed for noncompliance. | Chester | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-1785 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | William Arndt and Arndt's Recovery Solutions v. Heidelberg Township (Berks) | The appeal did not include the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Berks | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-1726 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Susan Sterrett v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Request seeks "crash analysis" report that contains a safety study and police accident reports. The Department proved that the records were confidential under 75 Pa.C.S. Section 3754 of the vehicle code. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1638 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Warren County Sheriff's Office | Withdrawn. | Warren | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1618 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Brian Boyer v. Mount Carmel Borough Police Department | Request sought all communications from four employees for four months. The request was insufficiently specific under Section 703 of the RTKL. Denied. | Northumberland | Denied |
| 2021-1604 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Craig Dussinger v. Lancaster County | Request sought receipts and expenditures for the conversion of a department store into a County vaccination clinic. Agency provided documents on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Lancaster | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1545 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | David Hughes v. Exeter Township (Berks) | Request seeks records related to the building/repair of steps at the Reading Country Club Clubhouse. Agency proved that the requested records do not exist within the Agency's possession, custody or control. Denied. | Berks | Denied |
| 2021-1510 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Allegheny County | Consolidated. | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-1509 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Allegheny County | Consolidated. | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-1508 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Allegheny County | Consolidated. | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-1507 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Allegheny County | Consolidated. | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-1503 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Allegheny County | Requests sought email addresses and emails for the agency's election official for varying timeframes. Agency demonstrated that the Request with the timeframe for 21 days was insufficiently specific; however, the timeframe for 14 days, 10 days and 7 days was sufficiently specific. Granted in part, denied in part and withdrawn in part. Reconsideration Granted. Upon Reconsideration, the Final Determination was upheld. | Allegheny | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1482 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | John McDonald v. West Chester Area School District | Request sought emails of the Agency's Director of Equity and Assessment for 115 days without a subject matter. Agency demonstrated that the Request is insufficiently specific. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-1415 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Scott Taylor v. Elizabeth Township (Allegheny) | Consolidated. | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-1414 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Scott Taylor v. Elizabeth Township (Allegheny) | Request sought records of upfront payments for oil and gas lease. Agency proved no responsive records exist in its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-1345 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Laura Harding v. Harrisburg City | Request sought information related to two City properties. The City failed to prove that no additional records exist within its possession, custody or control. Granted. | Dauphin | Granted |
| 2021-1344 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Laura Harding v. Harrisburg City | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1303 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Rosemary Boland and Scranton Federation of Teachers v. Scranton School District | The Request sought certain financial information. Agency failed to prove that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control, or that it had to create a record in order to respond to the Request. Granted. | Lackawanna | Granted |
| 2021-1281 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Brian Enterline v. Riverside Fire Company #15 | Withdrawn. | Dauphin | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1189 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Erin McCarthy and The Philadelphia Inquirer v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought various correspondence between the Department and Department-licensed nursing homes or other organizations concerning COVID-19 information. The Request was sufficiently specific under Section 703. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-1186 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | James Radmore and The Radmore Firm, LLC v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought records related to the traffic stop and subsequent detention of the Requester's client. Agency permissibly redacted personal identification information from the responsive citation, and dates of birth are protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Agency proved that no audio/visual recordings exist in its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1178 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Robert Abrams v. Pennsbury School District | Request sought records related to the District's Equity and Diversity Program. Agency permissibly directed the requester to its website for some records and proved that no other records exist in its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-0767 09/10/2021 |
09/10/2021 | Kaitlin McLaughlin v. Upper Moreland Township School District | Request sought records related to discussions about terminating and resuming in-person instruction. Agency did not conduct a sufficient search for records, and accordingly, did not prove that no other records exist in its possession, custody, or control. Agency did not prove that redacted material is internal, predecisional, and deliberative. Agency justified the redaction of medical records, but did not justify the redaction of an email related to school safety. Agency has proven that copying was necessary to securely redact some records, but must refund fees charged for copying records that were either not redacted at all or were redacted of material that the District has not proven is exempt from disclosure. Granted in part and denied in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1895 09/09/2021 |
09/09/2021 | Dennis Smiddle and FANS 4 HELP v. Canon-McMillan School District | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Washington | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1889 09/09/2021 |
09/09/2021 | Terence Whalen and Shenango Valley Homes v. Sharon Sanitary Authority | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Mercer | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1752 09/09/2021 |
09/09/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Luzerne Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Fayette | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1702 09/09/2021 |
09/09/2021 | Brian O'Neill and LXR RS V LLC v. Norristown Municipality | Request seeks correspondences between employees and contractors of the Municipality within a one year time frame. Denied for lack of specificity. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-1656 09/09/2021 |
09/09/2021 | William Sloss v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Final Determination issued on August 7, 2021 is vacated and appeal is withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1654 09/09/2021 |
09/09/2021 | Gary Visher v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Agency did not receive the request prior to the filing of the appeal. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1652 09/09/2021 |
09/09/2021 | Laura Harding v. Harrisburg City | Request sought lease and related documents. Agency did not meet its burden of proof that no records exist in its possession, custody or control. Granted. | Dauphin | Granted |
| 2021-1572 09/09/2021 |
09/09/2021 | James Walbert v. North Coventry Township Police Department | Request sought records of incidents at a site, and complaints and discipline against two employees. Agency showed that some records are exempt as they relate to noncriminal investigations and some records constitute exempt personnel files, but not that all records were exempt. Granted in part, denied in part. | Chester | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1316 09/09/2021 |
09/09/2021 | Brenda Oberheim v. Montoursville Area School District | The Request sought emails of the School District's Superintendent and three different School Board members for a period of seven months. The Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Lycoming | Denied |
| 2021-1034 09/09/2021 |
09/09/2021 | Anthony Christina v. Conshohocken Borough | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1861 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Barton Maser v. Westmoreland County | The appeal was filed prior to the appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Westmoreland | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1858 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Michael Cockerham v. East Whiteland Township Police Department | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. Transferred to the Chester County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Chester | Transferred |
| 2021-1685 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds | Request sought, in part, certain land records. The agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Cumberland | Denied |
| 2021-1684 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. Pennsylvania Office of the Governor | Request for contact information for the Pennsylvania Department of Internal Affairs. Agency met its burden of proving that the information doesn't exist. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1682 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP NEWS v. Juniata County | Withdrawn. | Juniata | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1657 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Karen Garber v. East Hempfield Township | Request sought incident reports. Agency proved that the reports are related to noncriminal investigations. Denied. | Lancaster | Denied |
| 2021-1617 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Edwin Smith v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Consolidated into 2021-1616. | Philadelphia | Consolidated |
| 2021-1616 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Edwin Smith v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought various reports related to a criminal case. The Department proved that the withheld records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. Transferred to the Philadelphia County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Philadelphia | Transferred |
| 2021-1613 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | David Hughes v. Exeter Township (Berks) | Request for records related to a forensic audit. The agency proved that it provided the requester with all records responsive to Items 1-3 of the Request. Item 4 of the Request does not seek records. Denied. | Berks | Denied |
| 2021-1568 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Kevin Voit v. Concord Township (Delaware) | Request sought records related to the Township's potential acquisition of a property. The Township proved that responsive records are exempt real estate records. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-1565 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Thomas Ayoob and Thomas H. Ayoob III & Associates, LLC v. Haysville Borough | Request sought records related to Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Map. Agency proved Item 8 was insufficiently specific in part, but did not prove any exemptions or that no other records exist. Granted in part and denied in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1524 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Joseph Green and Law Offices of Joseph P Green, Jr v. Berks County | Request sought records related to Mariner East Pipeline. The County provides some records on appeal and demonstrated that all other responsive records were previously provided. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Berks | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-1487 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Lamont Bullock v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records related to Requester's parole. Agency proved that certain records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the Agency. Agency proved that the disclosure of the records is likely to threaten the personal security of an individual and threaten public safety. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1476 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Walter Griffith and Luzerne County Government v. Luzerne County | Request for information regarding a temporary employee of the County. The Request is partially specific under Section 703. The agency failed to prove that disclosure of the records would threaten personal security. Records are protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Denied. | Luzerne | Denied |
| 2021-1367 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Greg Mayle v. ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School | Request sought records showing the amount paid to educational management companies. Agency failed to respond to the either the request or the appeal. Granted. | Philadelphia | Granted |
| 2021-1364 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Broad + Liberty v. City of Philadelphia Office of the City Commissioners | Request sought emails. The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1267 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Heath Sutton v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought copies of March 2019 correspondence mailed by the Requester to the agency, and the agency proved that it does not possess the records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1241 09/08/2021 |
09/08/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Broad + Liberty v. City of Philadelphia Department of Public Property | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1773 09/07/2021 |
09/07/2021 | Alton Brown v. Pennsylvania Office of the Governor | The appeal was filed prior to the appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1771 09/07/2021 |
09/07/2021 | Brian Boyer v. Mount Carmel Borough Police Department | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Northumberland | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1746 09/07/2021 |
09/07/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Elizabeth Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1703 09/07/2021 |
09/07/2021 | Carissa Hessick and University of North Carolina v. Butler County | Withdrawn. | Butler | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1701 09/07/2021 |
09/07/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County District Attorney's Office | Request sought documents and other material related to Requester's criminal matters. Agency proved that records do not exist and collateral estoppel applies to the same records previously decided by the OOR. | Franklin | Consolidated |
| 2021-1677 09/07/2021 |
09/07/2021 | Robert Buehner v. Eagles Mere Borough | Withdrawn. | Sullivan | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1620 09/07/2021 |
09/07/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. West Reading Police Department | Withdrawn. | Berks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1606 09/07/2021 |
09/07/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Bellwood Police Department | Withdrawn. | Blair | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1531 09/07/2021 |
09/07/2021 | Tim Daly v. Pennsbury School District | Request sought a dataset and parent notices. Agency demonstrated that no responsive notices exist, but did not prove that no responsive dataset exists. Granted in part, denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1519 09/07/2021 |
09/07/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County District Attorney's Office | Request sought documents and other material related to Requester's criminal matters. Agency proved that records do not exist and collateral estoppel applies to the same records previously decided by the OOR. | Franklin | Denied |
| 2021-1369 09/07/2021 |
09/07/2021 | Greg Mayle v. Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School | Withdrawn. | Beaver | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1332 09/07/2021 |
09/07/2021 | Jeffrey Remling v. Fountain Hill Borough | Request for email log files. Agency's assessment of fees was not proper under the OOR fee structure; the agency failed to prove that the fees assessed were reasonable. Granted. | Lehigh | Granted |
| 2021-1311 09/07/2021 |
09/07/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought specific emails on agency's possession as well as on custodians' personal accounts and devices. Agency proved that it conducted a good faith search on its server but did not prove that the custodians searched on their personal devices and accounts. granted in part and denied in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1818 09/03/2021 |
09/03/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1713 09/03/2021 |
09/03/2021 | Michael Fernsler v. Swatara Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Dauphin | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1678 09/03/2021 |
09/03/2021 | Faye Gilad v. Cheltenham Township Police Department | The appeal did not include a copy of the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-1649 09/03/2021 |
09/03/2021 | Laura Harding v. Harrisburg City | Request sought statements of financial interest. Agency proved that all responsive records in its possession custody or control were provided. Denied. | Dauphin | Denied |
| 2021-1566 09/03/2021 |
09/03/2021 | Sebastian Cortinez v. Pennsylvania Office of the Governor | Request sought evidence of the existence of COVID-19. Agency proved the Request was insufficiently specific. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1480 09/03/2021 |
09/03/2021 | Kim Derek Pritts v. Pennsylvania State Police | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1293 09/03/2021 |
09/03/2021 | John Schulze v. Rye Township | Request sought certain communications and meeting minutes. The agency provided access to some records on appeal and proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Perry | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0992 09/03/2021 |
09/03/2021 | Dylan Segelbaum and The York Daily Record v. York County | Consolidated with AP 2021-0958. | York | Consolidated |
| 2021-0958 09/03/2021 |
09/03/2021 | Dylan Segelbaum and The York Daily Record v. York County | Requests sought surveillance and body camera footage of event at the County Prison on March 31, 2021. The agency proved that disclosure of the video is likely to threaten the personal security of an individual and/or public safety/protection activities. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-0887 09/03/2021 |
09/03/2021 | Michalle Dupree v. Union Township (Washington) | Request sought records of reimbursements to Township officials. Agency provided some records on appeal and demonstrated that some responsive records do not exist, but not that other records do not exist. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Washington | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-1839 09/02/2021 |
09/02/2021 | Robert Fennell v. Philadelphia Municipal Court - Landlord and Tenant Court | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1838 09/02/2021 |
09/02/2021 | Robert Fennell v. Philadelphia County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1831 09/02/2021 |
09/02/2021 | Raymond Reile Redner and Redner Appraisal Svce, LLC, cve, vosb v. Cumru Township | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. Transferred to the Berks County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Berks | Transferred |
| 2021-1823 09/02/2021 |
09/02/2021 | David Dixon v. Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over legislative agencies. Dismissed. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1742 09/02/2021 |
09/02/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Carbon County District Attorney's Office | Withdrawn. | Carbon | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1561 09/02/2021 |
09/02/2021 | Robert Fennell v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Request sought records related to vehicles impounded and sold at auction. Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1535 09/02/2021 |
09/02/2021 | Grace Wagner and Villanova Law School v. Scott Township (Lackawanna) | Withdrawn. | Lackawanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1498 09/02/2021 |
09/02/2021 | Judith Beljan v. McCandless Town | Request sought a letter from the Fire Marshall. Agency did not demonstrate that the letter relates to a noncriminal investigation. Granted. | Allegheny | Granted |
| 2021-1428 09/02/2021 |
09/02/2021 | Barry Lowe v. West Mifflin Area School District | Request for "payment records" of District business privilege taxes in 2019 and 2020. The agency proved the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control, and the agency is not required to contact the third-party tax collector for records under Sections 901 or 506(d) of the RTKL. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-1296 09/02/2021 |
09/02/2021 | Ed Mahon and Spotlight PA v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought data related to medical marijuana certifications and tracking policies and procedures. Agency did not prove that the records are confidential under the Medical Marijuana Act. Agency did not prove that no policies or procedures exist within its possession, custody or control. Granted. | Commonwealth | Partially Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-1763 09/01/2021 |
09/01/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Springdale Police Department | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1762 09/01/2021 |
09/01/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Roaring Brook Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Lackawanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1759 09/01/2021 |
09/01/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Neshannock Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Lawrence | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1648 09/01/2021 |
09/01/2021 | Laura Harding v. Harrisburg City | Request sought meeting notices, agendas, minutes. Agency proved that all responsive records in its possession custody or control were provided. Denied. | Dauphin | Denied |
| 2021-1548 09/01/2021 |
09/01/2021 | Andrew Popp v. Newberry Township | Consolidated into AP 2021-1546. | York | Consolidated |
| 2021-1547 09/01/2021 |
09/01/2021 | Andrew Popp v. Newberry Township | Consolidated with AP 2021-1546. | York | Consolidated |
| 2021-1546 09/01/2021 |
09/01/2021 | Andrew Popp v. Newberry Township | Requests sought bids for engineering and design work and emails related to a request for compensation. Agency provided some records on appeal, and the appeal was filed before the RTKL appeal period commenced. Dismissed as premature in part and dismissed as moot in part. | York | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1520 09/01/2021 |
09/01/2021 | Yusuf Brown v. Pennsylvania Parole Board | Request sought records pertaining to the Requester's parole violation. Agency proved the records are protected by its confidentiality regulation, 37 Pa. Code § 61.2. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1494 09/01/2021 |
09/01/2021 | Gwen Deluca v. Blackhawk School District | Request sought audio and video recordings for School Board meetings during the 2020-2021 school year. The District proved that it is not in the possession, custody or control of responsive records. Denied. | Beaver | Denied |
| 2021-1286 09/01/2021 |
09/01/2021 | Jason Koch v. Berks County | Request sought a list of voter record information and also sought a key identifying information within the records. The County proved that access to some records is governed by the Pennsylvania Voter Registration Act and that some records do not exist within the possession, custody and control of the County. Denied. | Berks | Denied |
| 2021-1198 09/01/2021 |
09/01/2021 | Richard Jurewicz and Galfand Berger LLP v. Easttown Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1826 08/31/2021 |
08/31/2021 | Adrian Amara v. York City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | York | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1700 08/31/2021 |
08/31/2021 | Andrew Phillips v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request seeks a mental health evaluation. Agency proved that the mental health evaluation is an exempt medical record. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1536 08/31/2021 |
08/31/2021 | Laura Harding v. Harrisburg City | Request sought records related to the compensation/reimbursement of board/commission members. Agency did not prove that no records related to compensation/reimbursement exist. Granted. | Dauphin | Granted |
| 2021-1486 08/31/2021 |
08/31/2021 | Darrin Munford v. Monroe County Control Center | Request sought 911 dispatch information from 2017. Agency proved that records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Monroe | Denied |
| 2021-1060 08/31/2021 |
08/31/2021 | David Hughes v. Exeter Township (Berks) | Request sought a copy of a legal invoice. Agency proved that the record does not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Berks | Denied |
| 2020-2212 08/31/2021 |
08/31/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought records relating to a specific board member and records relating to a previous RTKL request. The agency provided access to certain records on appeal, and the Requester's fee challenge has been waived. The agency has proven that certain records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency and that certain records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and the attorney-work product doctrine. The OOR declines to make a finding of bad faith. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-1817 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Latasha Jones v. Phoenixville Police Department | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. Transferred to the Chester County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Chester | Transferred |
| 2021-1798 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Darl Friend v. Coaldale Borough (Schuylkill) | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Schuylkill | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1796 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Alexander Chosid and Keefe Group, Inc. v. Allegheny County | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1794 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Laura Harding v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1766 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. South Heights Police Department | Withdrawn. | Beaver | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1764 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Shaler Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1761 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Sugarcreek Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Venango | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1745 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Donegal Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1699 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Louis Van Reese v. Allegheny County District Attorney | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1640 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Wayne Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Lawrence | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1563 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Jeffrey Bohen and Bucks Digital Media, LLC - v. Bucks County | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1540 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Ed Mahon and Spotlight PA v. Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1529 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Robert Fennell v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1523 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Steelton Borough | Request sought certified copies of records showing Boro ownership of properties. Agency did not prove no records exist. Granted. | Dauphin | Granted |
| 2021-1521 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Bobby Mitchell v. Norristown Police Department | Request sough education records and cell site policies and procedures. Agency proved it does not possess education records but did not meet its burden as to cell site location policies and procedures. Granted in part and denied in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1513 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Thomas Ayoob and Thomas H. Ayoob III & Associates, LLC v. Glenfield Borough | Request sought records related to Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Map. Agency proved Item 8 was insufficiently specific in part, but did not prove any exemptions or that no other records exist. Granted in part and denied in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1473 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Simon Campbell v. Centennial School District | Request sought emails containing keywords and records relating to themes of equity. Agency demonstrated that the request was partially insufficiently specific under Section 703 of the RTKL, except for the keyword identifying a single book, and that the agency had provided other responsive records. Granted in part, denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1390 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Simon Campbell v. Pennsbury School District | Requests sought communications between employees, officials and the Agency's solicitor regarding the editing of citizen speech, as well as deposition transcripts and communications regarding litigation. Agency provided access to some records on appeal. Agency proved that certain records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Agency proved that certain records are confidential under the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-1384 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. City of Philadelphia Office of the City Commissioners | Request sought emails and phone records of certain City officials. Item 1 of the Request was not sufficiently specific. The agency failed to prove that records responsive to Item 2 of the Request do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted in part and denied in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1359 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Susan Noto and Zillow Group v. Luzerne County | Request sought tax assessment records. The agency's assessment of fees was proper under the OOR fee structure. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration and review of the file the appeals officer did not commit an error of law. Reconsideration Denied. | Luzerne | Denied |
| 2021-1285 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Stratton Peay v. City of Philadelphia, District Attorney | Request sought a list of corrupt police officers and detectives. The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1280 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Joshua Roberts v. Lancaster County District Attorney | Withdrawn. | Lancaster | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1227 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Stephanie Lombo v. Quakertown Community School District | Request sought reports of misconduct by an agency employee and the related safety plan. Agency proved that reports are exempt employee records and that the exception to the exemption does not apply. Agency proved that no specific safety plan exists in its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-1139 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Shrewsbury Township (Lycoming) | Request sought records of collective bargaining. The agency did not receive a copy of the request prior to the appeal. Dismissed as premature. | Lycoming | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2019-1310 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Brian Eddis v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Philadelphia | Consolidated | |
| 2019-1309 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Brian Eddis v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Philadelphia | Consolidated | |
| 2019-1308 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Brian Eddis v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Philadelphia | Consolidated | |
| 2019-1307 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Brian Eddis v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Philadelphia | Consolidated | |
| 2019-1306 08/30/2021 |
08/30/2021 | Brian Eddis v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Philadelphia | Consolidated | |
| 2021-1810 08/27/2021 |
08/27/2021 | Marcus Profic v. Berks County District Attorney's Office | Request seeks a photographic lineup related to a criminal matter. The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the appeals officer for the the Berks County District Attorney's Office. | Berks | Transferred |
| 2021-1805 08/27/2021 |
08/27/2021 | Douglas Eversmeyer v. Honey Brook Township | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Chester | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1804 08/27/2021 |
08/27/2021 | Douglas Eversmeyer v. Honey Brook Township | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Chester | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1633 08/27/2021 |
08/27/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Tyrone Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Blair | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1517 08/27/2021 |
08/27/2021 | Joshua Horvitz and Fineman Krekstein & Harris, PC v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1361 08/27/2021 |
08/27/2021 | Sean Donahue v. Luzerne County | Request sought records related to the Requester's complaints about elections. Agency did not make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Luzerne | Pending in Common Pleas |
| 2021-1330 08/27/2021 |
08/27/2021 | William Wickard and K&L Gates v. Pine-Richland School District | Request sought records of investigations into school misconduct. Agency demonstrated that some records are exempt as relating to noncriminal investigations, under federal law, or because they contain the names of minors, but did not demonstrate that all responsive records are exempt. Granted in part, denied in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1260 08/27/2021 |
08/27/2021 | David Hughes v. Exeter Township (Berks) | Request sought records of the agency imposing spending limits on legal services. Agency demonstrated that no responsive records exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Berks | Denied |
| 2021-1259 08/27/2021 |
08/27/2021 | Lori Cornish v. West Chester Borough Police Department | Request sought record related to an individual's death. Agency proved that the records relate to a criminal investigation. Transferred. | Chester | Transferred |
| 2021-0976 08/27/2021 |
08/27/2021 | Justin McLaughlin v. Uniontown Police Department | The appeal was filed before the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Fayette | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1756 08/26/2021 |
08/26/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Middleburg Police Department | Withdrawn. | Snyder | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1641 08/26/2021 |
08/26/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Waynesboro Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Franklin | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1530 08/26/2021 |
08/26/2021 | Gary Fern and Visual Sound v. Community College of Philadelphia | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1464 08/26/2021 |
08/26/2021 | Antonio Mitchell v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request sought records related to related to unemployment compensation claims that are handled by the Department. The Department proved that some records do not exist within its possession, and other records are confidential under the Unemployment Compensation Law. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1429 08/26/2021 |
08/26/2021 | Henry Newton v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request for employee rules. The agency proved that no additional records, beyond the Department's Code of Conduct or Governor's Code of Ethics, exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1377 08/26/2021 |
08/26/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | The Request sought certain emails sent by the Requester to School District Board members and officials. The School District failed to prove that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Granted. | Carbon | Granted |
| 2021-1154 08/26/2021 |
08/26/2021 | Rachel Langan v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought correspondence from February 2020 through January 2021 between Rachel Levine and David Rubin containing specific search terms. The Department did not prove that responsive records are confidential under the DPCL. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-1149 08/26/2021 |
08/26/2021 | Dawn Augustine v. Centennial School District | Request sought correspondence. Request is insufficiently specific under Section 703 of the RTKL. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-1655 08/25/2021 |
08/25/2021 | Alton Brown v. Pennsylvania Department of Insurance | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1645 08/25/2021 |
08/25/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Broad + Liberty v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1607 08/25/2021 |
08/25/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Bucks County Sheriff's Office | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1444 08/25/2021 |
08/25/2021 | Christine Interval v. East Washington Borough | Consolidated into 2021-1440. | Washington | Consolidated |
| 2021-1441 08/25/2021 |
08/25/2021 | Danny Fruchter v. Malvern Borough | Request sought a notice of suspension and notice of potential discipline related to a retired police officer. Agency demonstrated that the records constitute exempt personnel records. Denied. | Chester | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-1440 08/25/2021 |
08/25/2021 | Christine Interval v. East Washington Borough | Request sought correspondence and records related to inspection of a property located within the Borough. The Borough proved that some records are exempt as noncriminal investigative records, other records do not exist and the Request is insufficiently specific in part. Denied | Washington | Denied |
| 2021-1407 08/25/2021 |
08/25/2021 | Laura Harding v. Harrisburg City | Request sought records related to the renovation of the City Island Bath House. Agency provided some records and proved that certain records do not exist. Agency denied part of the Request as asking questions; however the OOR finds that portion of the Request was seeking information, and therefore that portion of the Request as written is valid under the RTKL. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Dauphin | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-1274 08/25/2021 |
08/25/2021 | Andrew Ross and Orphanides & Toner LLP v. City of Philadelphia Streets Department | Withdrawn | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1030 08/25/2021 |
08/25/2021 | Randall Flager and Flager & Associates v. Tullytown Borough Police Department | Request sought an incident report. Agency proved that the incident reported was related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-0451 08/25/2021 |
08/25/2021 | Margaret Powell v. Heidelberg Township | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1569 08/24/2021 |
08/24/2021 | Damir Dixon v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request for a sentencing order and DC-300B and DC-301 forms. Agency met its burden of proving that no records exist. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1539 08/24/2021 |
08/24/2021 | Debra Gardner Lozada v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | The appeal did not include the request or final response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-1528 08/24/2021 |
08/24/2021 | Robert Fennell v. City of Philadelphia Department of Prisons | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1522 08/24/2021 |
08/24/2021 | Brenda Oberheim v. Montoursville Area School District | The appeal did not include a copy of the agency's response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Lycoming | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-1460 08/24/2021 |
08/24/2021 | Anthony DiMascio v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request for an incident report. The agency proved that the record relates to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1442 08/24/2021 |
08/24/2021 | Thomas Cagle v. Penncrest School District | Request sought emails and Facebook posts from the personal accounts of two District School Board members. Agency failed to prove the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Agency did not prove the records are not records of the agency. Granted. | Crawford | Pending in Supreme Court |
| 2021-1348 08/24/2021 |
08/24/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Montgomery County | Request sought various communications. Items 2 and 3 of the Request were sufficiently specific under Section 703, in part. The remainder of the Request was not sufficiently specific. Granted in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1250 08/24/2021 |
08/24/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Centre County | Request sought emails of the County's Election Coordinator and the County's Commissioner for a month. Agency proved that the Request is insufficiently specific. Denied. | Centre | Denied |
| 2021-1182 08/24/2021 |
08/24/2021 | Helene Conroy-Smith v. Haverford Township School District | Request sought de-identified responses to a parent survey. Agency did not demonstrate that release of the responsive records would violate the right to privacy, reveal exempt medical information, or were not records of the agency. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-1715 08/23/2021 |
08/23/2021 | Robert Fennell v. Philadelphia County Clerk of Courts | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1632 08/23/2021 |
08/23/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Smithfield Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Fayette | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1610 08/23/2021 |
08/23/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Dunbar Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Fayette | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1423 08/23/2021 |
08/23/2021 | Robert Fennell v. Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission | Request sought a list of approved hearing examiners. The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1393 08/23/2021 |
08/23/2021 | Holly Harman v. Morrisville Borough School District | Request sought emails between two superintendents. Request is insufficiently specific. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-1725 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Dennis Smiddle and FANS of Play v. Canon-McMillan School District | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Washington | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1653 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Victoria Lindsey v. Lower Providence Township | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1639 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Waverly Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Lackawanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1615 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Western Berks Regional Police Department | Withdrawn. | Berks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1504 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Joseph Marano and Freiwald Law, PC v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1502 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Brian O'Neill and LXR Holdings v. Upper Providence Township (Delaware) | Request for emails sent to or received by eight email addresses for a period of one month. The Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-1466 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Lynda Philips v. Pennsylvania Parole Board | Request for the probation records of a certain individual. The agency proved that the records are confidential under state law. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1418 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | Request sought, among other documents, a school board member's resignation letter. Agency did not meet its burden that it conducted a good faith search for the responsive record and it provided inconsistent evidence. The Requester, during the appeal, raised additional objections. Granted in part, and denied in part. | Carbon | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1346 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Jo Ciavaglia and Bucks County Courier Times v. Pennsylvania Department of Revenue | Request for the names of beneficiaries, partners, or shareholders of the Peace of Mind Trust. Agency proved that the records are confidential under State law. Denied. | Dauphin | Denied |
| 2021-1253 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Timothy Daly v. Pennsbury School District | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1234 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Marcie Schellhammer and The Bradford Era v. Bradford City | Request sought "[a]ny and all Giglio or Giglio-Brady information" pertaining to former agency employee. Agency did not prove that records relate to a noncriminal investigation or that they are exempt records relating to an agency employee. Granted. | McKean | Granted |
| 2021-1162 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Megan Brock v. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23 | Montgomery | Denied | |
| 2021-1161 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Megan Brock v. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23 | Request sought all communications to and from an email address. Agency demonstrated that the responsive records constitute exempt medical records. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-1153 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | James Willshier v. Northumberland County | Request sought information related to dog licenses. Licensee's names and addresses are protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Denied. | Northumberland | Denied |
| 2021-1071 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Rance Baxter v. Genesee Township | The Requests sought Solid Waste File #364.33, list of taxpayer liens and arrears, and legal invoices. The Township reasonably interpreted Request One . Request Two was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Denied in part and dismissed in part as premature. | Potter | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1050 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Ray Kowalczyk v. Portage Borough | Consolidated with 2021-1049. | Cambria | Consolidated |
| 2021-1049 08/20/2021 |
08/20/2021 | Ray Kowalczyk v. Portage Borough | Request sought financial records of legal expenses. Appeal was filed after the fifteen business day appeal period. Dismissed as untimely. | Cambria | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1636 08/19/2021 |
08/19/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Vernon Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Crawford | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1635 08/19/2021 |
08/19/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Upland Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1628 08/19/2021 |
08/19/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. New Florence Borough Police Department | Withdrawn | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1532 08/19/2021 |
08/19/2021 | Laura Harding v. Harrisburg City | Request sought approximate number of complaints. Agency proved that it provided all responsive records and no other records exist. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Dauphin | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-1489 08/19/2021 |
08/19/2021 | Robert Fennell v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1400 08/19/2021 |
08/19/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Pennsylvania State Police | Records do not exist. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1310 08/19/2021 |
08/19/2021 | Vilma Zinshteyn v. Bristol Township | The Request sought a police incident report. The agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Bucks | Transferred |
| 2021-1239 08/19/2021 |
08/19/2021 | Megan Brock v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request for contracts contracts between the Department and vendors providing services as part of the PolicyLab ACE-IT testing program on the domain pa.gov. The Department proved the records do not exist within the possession custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1150 08/19/2021 |
08/19/2021 | Mark Bennett v. Stonycreek Township (Cambria) | Request sought records related to the discipline of the Township's Chief of Police. The Township proved that responsive records contain personal medical information and are related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Cambria | Denied |
| 2021-1109 08/19/2021 |
08/19/2021 | Debra Gardner Lozada v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Records were provided on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1074 08/19/2021 |
08/19/2021 | James Walbert v. North Coventry Township Police Department | Requester sought records related to police incident report. Agency proved that some records do not exist, and the incident report is a noncriminal investigative record, but did not carry its burden as to other records. Agency provided some records on appeal. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed in part. | Chester | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1698 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Domenic D'Amato v. Greensburg City | Appeal was insufficient as it did not address the agency's reasons for denial pursuant to Section 1101(a)(1). Dismissed. | Westmoreland | Dismissed: Insufficient (Sec. 1101) |
| 2021-1697 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Carmen Sexton v. Falls Township Police Department | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. Transferred to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Bucks | Transferred |
| 2021-1694 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Betty Shingle v. Donegal Township (Washington) | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1650 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP News v. Bedford County | Withdrawn. | Bedford | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1552 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Heather Guerin v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1516 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Andrew Menchyk and Stepanian & Menchyk, LLP v. Lancaster Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Butler | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1463 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Marcel Hayes v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request for sentencing order and other forms related to criminal dockets. Agency proved that it does not possess the records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1461 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Blaise Lutz and INTECH Construction LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Commonwealth | Withdrawn | |
| 2021-1411 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Max Marin v. City of Philadelphia City Council | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely | |
| 2021-1388 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | William Towne v. Allegheny County | Request sought records related to mail-in ballots. Agency provided access to some records on appeal. Agency proved that certain records do not exist in its possession, but records in the possession of third parties may be accessible under the RTKL. Agency proved that certain records are protected by the state constitutional right to privacy. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. Reconsideration granted. Upon Reconsideration, Final Determination upheld. | Allegheny | Partially Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-1383 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Joseph Mandrusiak and Freedom Foundation v. Westmoreland County | Westmoreland | Withdrawn | |
| 2021-1357 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Ed Mahon and Spotlight PA v. Blair County | Request sought records regarding the funding of medical marijuana. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Blair | Granted |
| 2021-1238 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Derrick Dawson v. Blair County | Request sought testimony etc. Agency was nonresponsive, but OOR cannot compel release of judicial records. | Blair | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1237 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Jimmie Fields v. Lycoming County | Request sought a criminal case file, including specific criminal investigative information contained therein. The requested records are facially exempt as criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. The Requester filed a contemporaneous appeal with the Appeals Officer for the Lycoming County District Attorney's Office. Dismissed. | Lycoming | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1231 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Dennis Grim and Golden Pheasant Sportsman Club v. Buffalo Township (Washington) | Request sought records related to gun club. Agency proved that one item is insufficiently specific, some records are noncriminal investigative records, and some are attorney-work product. Agency did not prove records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Granted in part and denied in part. | Washington | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1229 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Edward Sotherden v. Montgomery County | Request sought communications. Agency did not prove that it could seek prepayment or that it cannot electronically redact records. Agency did not prove Request was insufficiently specific. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-1145 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Lawrence Marinari v. Upper Merion Township | Request sought records submitted with a building permit application. Agency proved that the records are protected by the Federal Copyright Act. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-1143 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Dino Privitera and The Privitera Law Firm LLC v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Request sought records related to crime data and criminal investigations occurring on the Authority's transit system over a five year period and records related to a "catch and release" policy. A portion of responsive records are related to criminal investigations and the remainder of the records sought are not within the Authority's possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1142 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Jay Holstein v. Pennsylvania Office of Administration | Request sought records related to requester. Appeal did not include a copy of the Request or the agency's response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-1015 08/18/2021 |
08/18/2021 | Scott MacNeil and teksolv v. Sharon Hill Borough Library | Request sought audit and financial records from a public library. The Library is not an agency subject to the RTKL. Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | Delaware | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1490 08/17/2021 |
08/17/2021 | Fred Levy v. Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Monroe | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1455 08/17/2021 |
08/17/2021 | Edwin Smith v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Consolidated into 2021-1616. | Philadelphia | Consolidated |
| 2021-1454 08/17/2021 |
08/17/2021 | Edwin Smith v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Consolidated into 2021-1616. | Philadelphia | Consolidated |
| 2021-1396 08/17/2021 |
08/17/2021 | David Money v. Marple Township | Dismissed as premature | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1289 08/17/2021 |
08/17/2021 | Rachel Cuccias and FOIA Professional Services v. Tredyffrin-Easttown School District | Consolidated | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2021-1288 08/17/2021 |
08/17/2021 | Rachel Cuccias and FOIA Professional Services v. Tredyffrin-Easttown School District | Requests sought 10 day letters and ESAs. Agency provided ESA amounts on appeal. Agency proved the records are protected by FERPA. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Chester | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1284 08/17/2021 |
08/17/2021 | Rachel Cuccias and FOIA Professional Services v. Tredyffrin-Easttown School District | Request sought solicitor invoices. Agency waived fee for one set. Agency proved some information is protected by the attorney client privilege and tax identification numbers may be redacted. The Request is sufficiently specific. Agency may charge fees and require prepayment for invoices from other firm. Requester cannot challenge redactions if she has not reviewed the records. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Chester | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-1686 08/16/2021 |
08/16/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. Cumberland County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Cumberland | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1676 08/16/2021 |
08/16/2021 | Robert Maro v. Lower Providence Township Sewer Authority | The appeal was filed before the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1485 08/16/2021 |
08/16/2021 | Brian Englert v. Allegheny County | Request sought arbitration case. The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1406 08/16/2021 |
08/16/2021 | Anthony Robinson v. Allegheny County District Attorney's Office | Consolidated into 2021-1405 | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-1401 08/16/2021 |
08/16/2021 | Eric Diaz v. Dauphin County | Request sought records relating to the visitation policy and certain financial records. The agency provided access to the records on appeal, but failed to prove the redacted information is exempt from disclosure. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Dauphin | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-1395 08/16/2021 |
08/16/2021 | David Money v. Springfield Township (Delaware) | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2021-1298. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-1386 08/16/2021 |
08/16/2021 | Brian Colella v. Monroe County | Consolidated with 2021-1385. | Monroe | Consolidated |
| 2021-1385 08/16/2021 |
08/16/2021 | Brian Colella v. Monroe County | Requests sought authority for taxing property and the process for inquiring about taxation. The requests do not seek records under the RTKL. Dismissed. | Monroe | Dismissed: Does not seek records |
| 2021-1373 08/16/2021 |
08/16/2021 | Darren Gentilquore v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records identifying the individuals responding to this request. Agency demonstrated that no responsive records exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1298 08/16/2021 |
08/16/2021 | David Money v. Springfield Township (Delaware) | Request for records regarding towing. Dismissed as moot. | Delaware | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1292 08/16/2021 |
08/16/2021 | Beth Shuman v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Request sought traffic studies conducted over a five year period for a specific portion of roadway. The Department proved that the records are confidential under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1102 08/16/2021 |
08/16/2021 | Peter Hall and The Morning Call v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request sought ski lift inspections. Agency did not prove that records relate to a noncriminal investigation or that they are subject to the confidentiality provision of the UCC. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-1642 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | Bella Hastings and QUATREO INTERNATIONAL LLC v. Williamsport City | The appeal was filed before the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Lycoming | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1612 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | Kyle Finnegan v. Montgomery County | The appeal was filed before the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1538 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP v. Clinton County | Withdrawn. | Clinton | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1456 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | Terrence Harris v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The appeal did not include a complete copy of the Request or the agency's response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-1420 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | John Feehan v. Falls Township (Bucks) | Request sought a police incident report. The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to criminal investigations in the possession of local law enforcement agencies. Transferred to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. | Bucks | Transferred |
| 2021-1408 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought records related to investigations of complaints of voter fraud. Agency proved that records are related to a criminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1389 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | Andrew Green v. Norristown Municipality | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1380 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | David Dixon v. Northern Regional Police Department | Request sought records related to an incident and police jurisdiction. Agency proved that some records do not exist, a portion of the request is insufficiently specific and some records are criminal investigative records. Denied in part and transferred in part. | Allegheny | Transferred |
| 2021-1339 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | Mollie Simon and ProPublica v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought emails with word "infantis." The Request was sufficiently specific under Section 703. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-1299 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | Jenna Houston v. West Chester Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1179 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | Dylan Segelbaum and The York Daily Record v. York County | Request sought the county prison's worn body camera policy. Agency demonstrated that release of part of the policy could endanger public safety, but not that others would. Granted in part, denied in part. | York | Reversed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-1152 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | Robert Fennell v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Philadelphia | Partially Affirmed by Common Pleas | |
| 2021-0950 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | Ronald Smolow and Ronald Jay Smolow Attorney At Law v. Tredyffrin Township | Chester | Withdrawn | |
| 2021-0415 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | Abby Pakutz and Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request for emails to and from Secretary Kathy Boockvar and other individuals related to the replacement of the Statewide Uniform Registry of Electors system. Agency proved that the responsive records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0414 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | Abby Pakutz and Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request for records regarding non-governmental access to the State Uniform Registry of Electors system. Agency met its burden of proving that no records exist. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-1422 08/13/2021 |
08/13/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Ju v. California Police Department | Request sought police training materials etc. Department did not prove disclosure of the records would threaten personal or public safety. Granted. | Washington | Pending in Common Pleas |
| 2021-1462 08/12/2021 |
08/12/2021 | Larry Alexander v. City of Philadelphia Managing Director's Office | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1263 08/12/2021 |
08/12/2021 | Timothy Lawrence v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Request sought records related to City auctioned vehicles. The Agency provided responsive records on appeal and established that no additional records exist within its possession, custody or control. Dismissed as moot in part and Denied in part. | Philadelphia | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0972 08/12/2021 |
08/12/2021 | Ed Palattella and Erie Times-News v. Erie City | Request sought communications and notes about a bridge. Agency provided some additional records on appeal and proved that certain records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Agency proved that certain records are internal, predecisional, and deliberative, and that some, but not all, records are exempt proposals. Certain emails are not records "of" the agency, but responses sent by the agency are records. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Erie | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-1067 08/11/2021 |
08/11/2021 | Damien Schlager v. Lancaster City Police | Request sought records related to a criminal prosecution. The appeal was filed after the fifteen-day appeal period. Dismissed as untimely. | Lancaster | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0883 08/11/2021 |
08/11/2021 | Linda Evans-Boren v. Union Township (Washington) | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2020-1858 08/11/2021 |
08/11/2021 | Bridget Powell v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Philadelphia | Withdrawn | |
| 2021-1570 08/10/2021 |
08/10/2021 | Brenda Davis and Washington County Clerk of Courts v. Washington County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Washington | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1559 08/10/2021 |
08/10/2021 | Robert Fennell v. Philadelphia County Clerk of Courts | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1558 08/10/2021 |
08/10/2021 | Robert Fennell v. Philadelphia County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1557 08/10/2021 |
08/10/2021 | Robert Fennell v. City of Philadelphia, District Attorney | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1556 08/10/2021 |
08/10/2021 | Robert Fennell v. Philadelphia County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1555 08/10/2021 |
08/10/2021 | Robert Fennell v. City of Philadelphia Department of Records | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1554 08/10/2021 |
08/10/2021 | Robert Fennell v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1551 08/10/2021 |
08/10/2021 | Bella Hastings and QUATREO INTERNATIONAL LLC v. Wilkinsburg Borough | The appeal was filed before the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1550 08/10/2021 |
08/10/2021 | Bella Hastings and QUATREO INTERNATIONAL LLC v. Williamsport City | The appeal was filed before the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Lycoming | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1549 08/10/2021 |
08/10/2021 | Bella Hastings and QUATREO INTERNATIONAL LLC v. Williamsport City | The appeal was filed before the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Lycoming | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1500 08/10/2021 |
08/10/2021 | Matthew Haverstick and Kleinbard LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1398 08/10/2021 |
08/10/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Pennsylvania State Police | The appeal did not include a complete copy of the agency's response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-1258 08/10/2021 |
08/10/2021 | Kim Derek Pritts v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought records related to an investigation that occurred on April 17, 2021. PSP proved that all responsive records are related to a criminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1254 08/10/2021 |
08/10/2021 | Peter McDannell v. Palmyra Area School District | Request sought records related to trainings. Agency properly provided some records on appeal, and demonstrated that other records do not exist, but did not demonstrate that no other responsive records exist or that records were exempt under federal law or because they were not records of the agency. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Lebanon | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1525 08/09/2021 |
08/09/2021 | Gail Podolsky and Carlton Fields, PA v. Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General | The Attorney General is not subject to the jurisdiction of the OOR. Transferred. | Commonwealth | Transferred |
| 2021-1452 08/09/2021 |
08/09/2021 | Darren Gentilquore v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought names of corrections officers. Agency proved that disclosure of first names and middle initials is likely to threaten the personal security of an individual. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1399 08/09/2021 |
08/09/2021 | Edward Street v. Lancaster City | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Lancaster | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1331 08/09/2021 |
08/09/2021 | Logan Churchwell and Public Interest Legal Fdn v. Montgomery County | Request sought records related to 2020 election. Agency demonstrated that some records do not exist and access to some records is governed by the Election Code. However, one Item of the Request seeks aggregated data. Granted in part and denied in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1328 08/09/2021 |
08/09/2021 | Thomas Dewald v. Franklin County | Appeal did not include a copy of the Request or agency response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Franklin | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-1319 08/09/2021 |
08/09/2021 | Joshua Roberts v. East Hempfield Township | Request sought minutes and records related to the hiring of a Chief Fire Official. Agency properly provided some records on appeal, but did not demonstrate that other records do not exist in the possession, custody, and control of the agency. Granted in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Lancaster | Granted: Moot |
| 2021-1270 08/09/2021 |
08/09/2021 | Matthew Haverstick and Kleinbard LLC v. Pennsylvania Office of the Governor | Request sought emails and documents related to a specific Request for Expression of Interest. Agency proved that certain documents were exempt as internal deliberations, but it failed to prove that certain records do not exist. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1205 08/09/2021 |
08/09/2021 | Terrence Bell v. Collier Township | Agency provided records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1181 08/09/2021 |
08/09/2021 | Dylan Segelbaum and The York Daily Record v. York County | Request sought training materials of a contractor that provided tactical response training to prison staff. Agency proved that release of the records would threaten personal security. Agency proved that release of the records would threaten public safety. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-1140 08/09/2021 |
08/09/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Upper Fairfield Township | Request sought records related to collective bargaining. Agency demonstrated that no records exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Lycoming | Denied |
| 2021-1057 08/09/2021 |
08/09/2021 | Jennifer Krapf v. Nether Providence Police Department | The Request sought records related to an incident report. The Department provided all responsive records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Delaware | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1374 08/06/2021 |
08/06/2021 | Shawn Holloway v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The appeal did not include the Request nor the Department's Response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-1321 08/06/2021 |
08/06/2021 | Adrian Amara v. York City | The appeal was filed before the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | York | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1315 08/06/2021 |
08/06/2021 | Jason Morgans v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request for information regarding an unemployment compensation claim. The agency proved that the records are confidential under state law. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1220 08/06/2021 |
08/06/2021 | Devin Bramhall v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records related to offenses or investigations of employees. Agency proved that disclosure of the records would be reasonably likely to threaten personal security. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1160 08/06/2021 |
08/06/2021 | Rosemary Boland and Scranton Federation of Teachers Local #1147 v. Scranton School District | Request sought audit findings. The agency proved that the redactions in the responsive report were protected by the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine. Denied. | Lackawanna | Denied |
| 2021-1115 08/06/2021 |
08/06/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Broad + Liberty v. Philadelphia School District | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0864 08/06/2021 |
08/06/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Broad + Liberty v. City of Philadelphia, District Attorney | Request seeks communications regarding the Wall of Remembrance located in the District Attorney's Office. Agency proved that some of the communications were not part of the agency, and some communications reflected internal, predecisional deliberations. Agency did not prove that certain communications were related to a criminal investigation or protected under CHRIA. Denied in part, and granted in part. | Philadelphia | Reversed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0851 08/06/2021 |
08/06/2021 | Erin Spencer v. Allegheny County | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1410 08/05/2021 |
08/05/2021 | Max Marin v. City of Philadelphia Mayor's Office | The appeal did not include the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. The appeal was filed after the appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-1338 08/05/2021 |
08/05/2021 | Stephanie King and Parents United for Public Education v. Philadelphia School District | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1309 08/05/2021 |
08/05/2021 | Alexia Blackwell v. Sunbury Police Department | Request sought reports, supplemental information, and dash/body camera video pertaining to an incident. Act 22 of 2017 applies to the body/dash camera recordings. The agency did not prove that responsive records related to a criminal or noncriminal investigation. Granted in part and dismissed in part. | Northumberland | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1308 08/05/2021 |
08/05/2021 | James Walbert v. Chester County Coronoer | Request sought information regarding a coroner's investigation. Agency demonstrated that some records do not exist and others are exempt as related to a noncriminal investigation, but other records must be provided pursuant to the Coroner's Act. Granted in part, denied in part. | Chester | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1251 08/05/2021 |
08/05/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Allegheny County | Request sought email addresses and emails for one employee for one month. Agency failed to prove that the Request was insufficiently specific. Granted. | Allegheny | Granted |
| 2021-1221 08/05/2021 |
08/05/2021 | Alexis Pasternak v. Haverford Township School District | Request sought de-identified responses to a parent survey. Agency did not demonstrate that release of the responsive records would violate the right to privacy, reveal exempt medical information, or were not records of the agency. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-1214 08/05/2021 |
08/05/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Mill Creek Township (Lycoming) | Withdrawn. | Lycoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1213 08/05/2021 |
08/05/2021 | Julia Gitelman and Maknoon and Associates, LLC v. Pine Creek Township (Clinton) | Request sought video/audio footage and communications of police officer. Some records are subject to Act 22. Some records are criminal investigative records. Transferred in part and dismissed for lack of jurisdiction in part. | Clinton | Transferred |
| 2021-1094 08/05/2021 |
08/05/2021 | Lamont Bullock v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought multiple Items related to various records including Department forms, an arrest record, and a mental health record. The Department proved that it is not in the possession of some records, some records are exempt under CHRIA, some records are exempt as a medical record of an individual, and some records, if released, would likely risk personal and public safety. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1033 08/05/2021 |
08/05/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Montgomery County District Attorney | Request sought various records related to telephone conversations with members of the agency. Portions of the request were insufficiently specific under Section 703. Portions of the request did not seek records. Portions of the appeal were withdrawn. Granted in part, denied in part, withdrawn in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0369 08/05/2021 |
08/05/2021 | Casey Monaghan v. Downingtown Area School District | Request sought emails and text messages of an agency employee. Agency provided records on appeal. The request is sufficiently specific under Section 703. Agency proved that no text message exist within its possession, custody or control. Agency proved that some records are records are exempt medical records. Agency proved that some records are records are exempt records relating to an agency employee. Agency proved that some records are confidential under FERPA. Agency did not prove that some records are confidential proprietary information. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Chester | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1335 08/04/2021 |
08/04/2021 | Christopher Coyle v. Luzerne County | Withdrawn. | Luzerne | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1334 08/04/2021 |
08/04/2021 | Ethan Chatov and Chatov Law LLC v. Lackawanna County | Request sought autopsy records. They are available under the Coroner's Act for a fee. Granted. | Lackawanna | Granted |
| 2021-1312 08/04/2021 |
08/04/2021 | Kath Xu and American Civil Liberties Union v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1305 08/04/2021 |
08/04/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. City of Philadelphia City Council | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1104 08/04/2021 |
08/04/2021 | Frank Bayer and AAIC v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought a copy of a criminal incident report. Agency proved that the incident report is related to a criminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1098 08/04/2021 |
08/04/2021 | Ryan Gaffney v. Bristol Township Police Department | Nonresponsive agency. | Bucks | Granted |
| 2021-1018 08/04/2021 |
08/04/2021 | Timothy Brennan and Brennan Law Offices v. North Catasauqua Borough | Request sought various records including photographs of the interior of police vehicles and equipment, records related to police vehicle computers, and records related to the implementation or application of a 10 mile residency rule for police officers, among other records. The Borough provided additional records on appeal and proved no additional records exist. However, the Borough improperly overcharged for the printing and redaction of records that did not require redaction. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Northampton | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0893 08/04/2021 |
08/04/2021 | Jerilyn Lewis v. Manor Borough | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2021-0892 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Westmoreland | Consolidated |
| 2021-0892 08/04/2021 |
08/04/2021 | Jerilyn Lewis v. Manor Borough | Request sought correspondence to and from certain agency officials. Agency proved that certain records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Agency proved that some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and the attorney-work product doctrine, but must provide any drafts that are identical to ones filed with the prothonotary. Agency proved that some, but not all, records are internal, predecisional, and deliberative, but did not prove that the disclosure of certain records is likely to threaten building security. Agency may redact personal identification information and information protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Background checks are protected by the Child Protective Services Law. Granted in part and denied in part. | Westmoreland | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0453 08/04/2021 |
08/04/2021 | Amy Simmons v. Fairfield Area School District | Request for emails and text messages of certain individuals. The Request was not specific under Section 703. Denied. | Adams | Denied |
| 2021-1492 08/03/2021 |
08/03/2021 | William Rinick v. City of Philadelphia, District Attorney | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1488 08/03/2021 |
08/03/2021 | William Rinick v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1483 08/03/2021 |
08/03/2021 | Michele Burch v. Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1403 08/03/2021 |
08/03/2021 | Susanna Austin v. Allegheny County | Request sought a 911 call. Agency proved that the requested record pertains to 911 call information received by emergency dispatch personnel. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-1358 08/03/2021 |
08/03/2021 | Steve Reinbrecht v. Berks County Sheriff's Office | Withdrawn. | Berks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1355 08/03/2021 |
08/03/2021 | Theodore Schell v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought judicial records. The OOR has no jurisdiction over records of the judiciary. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1204 08/03/2021 |
08/03/2021 | Denise Rodriguez and Kennett Square Borough v. Kennett Township | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1135 08/03/2021 |
08/03/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Fairfield Township (Lycoming) | Withdrawn | Lycoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1134 08/03/2021 |
08/03/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Franklin Township (Lycoming) | withdrawn | Lycoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1133 08/03/2021 |
08/03/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Anthony Township (Lycoming) | Withdrawn. | Lycoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1125 08/03/2021 |
08/03/2021 | Juan Sanchez v. Chester County | Request sought records related to employee termination. Agency provided one additional record on appeal. The County did not demonstrate that the records are otherwise exempt and did not demonstrate (1) that any records memorialize a discussion in executive session or (2) that records were sent among commissioners in a properly announced executive session. Agency did not prove that records are protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. Reconsideration Granted. Upon Reconsideration Final Determination upheld. | Chester | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0949 08/03/2021 |
08/03/2021 | Mario Centeno and Synaptix v. York County | Request sought information regarding County employees, including first and last names. The County did not prove that it can withhold all first and last names of its employees under the constitutional right to privacy or as reasonably likely to endanger County infrastructure. However, last names of correction officers and names of undercover law enforcement may be withheld. Granted in part and denied in part | York | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1409 08/02/2021 |
08/02/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Broad + Liberty v. Pennsylvania Office of the Governor | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1402 08/02/2021 |
08/02/2021 | Leonardo Mojica Carrion v. Berks County | The request was not directed to or received by the agency open records officer. Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | Berks | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1392 08/02/2021 |
08/02/2021 | Janet Wylie v. Carlisle Borough | Request for a police report. The agency proved that the record relates to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Cumberland | Denied |
| 2021-1354 08/02/2021 |
08/02/2021 | Adam Scott v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole | Request sought detainers lodged against the requester. Agency proved that records are confidential under its regulations. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1307 08/02/2021 |
08/02/2021 | Stephen Piner v. Blair County | Request for a sentencing order and transcripts of a guilty plea and sentencing. The records are records of a judicial agency. Denied. | Blair | Denied |
| 2021-1295 08/02/2021 |
08/02/2021 | George Yuhas v. Tunkhannock Borough | Request sought to preserve a digital device. Agency demonstrated that the appeal does not seek records. Dismissed. | Wyoming | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1291 08/02/2021 |
08/02/2021 | Marc Jonas and RP Wynstone, LP v. New Hanover Township | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1246 08/02/2021 |
08/02/2021 | Ashlee Stutzman v. Lancaster City | Request sought records related to the current number of water supply lines that are made of lead within the City. The City did not provide evidence on appeal. Granted. | Lancaster | Granted |
| 2021-1156 08/02/2021 |
08/02/2021 | Anne McArdle v. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1085 08/02/2021 |
08/02/2021 | Kathleen Bailey v. Pennridge School District | Request sought records of the implementation of an email-blocking rule. Agency demonstrated that all records were provided, except for an email which is exempt under the attorney-client privilege. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-1001 08/02/2021 |
08/02/2021 | Patrick & Gillian Campbell & Graber and Protect PT v. Westmoreland County | Request sought records related to emergency response plans. Agency demonstrated that the plans are available under a separate law and that certain records do not exist, but did not demonstrate that release of other records would endanger public safety. Granted in part, denied in part. | Westmoreland | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0980 08/02/2021 |
08/02/2021 | Nate Spayd v. Manheim Central School District | Request sought video surveillance footage from inside the school on April 8, 2021, including video footage from hallways within the school and school bus video from April 16, 2021. The District proved it is not in the possession, custody or control of some records and failed to prove that a copy of a school bus video is related to a noncriminal investigation. Granted in part and Denied in part. | Lancaster | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1446 07/30/2021 |
07/30/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Armagh Township | Withdrawn. | Mifflin | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1372 07/30/2021 |
07/30/2021 | Christian Perrucci and Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli Tipton & Taylor LLC v. Allentown City | Withdrawn. | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1283 07/30/2021 |
07/30/2021 | Zachary Feinberg and Freiwald Law, PC v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1282 07/30/2021 |
07/30/2021 | Joshua Mazin and RepkaMazin LLC v. Philadelphia School District | withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1279 07/30/2021 |
07/30/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought records related to officer audio/video recordings and other various records related to a traffic stop. The Request seeks records related to Act 22, criminal investigative records, and PSP has not proved that some records are exempt under the RTKL. Granted in part, Denied in part and Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0913 07/30/2021 |
07/30/2021 | A. Zoe Rooney v. Philadelphia School District | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0219 07/30/2021 |
07/30/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Delaware Valley Journal v. Pennsylvania Office of the Governor | Request sought phone logs, meeting logs, and calendar of Governor. Agency provided records on appeal. Agency proved that records contain personal identification information. Agency proved that some records are not records of the agency. Agency did not prove no additional records exist. Granted in part, denied part, dismissed as moot in part, withdrawn in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-1363 07/30/2021 |
07/30/2021 | Rebecca D'Ulisse v. West Chester University of Pennsylvania | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1469 07/29/2021 |
07/29/2021 | James Roman and Register of Wills, Washington County v. Washington County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Washington | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1453 07/29/2021 |
07/29/2021 | Joshua Pottle v. Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General | The Attorney General is not subject to the jurisdiction of the OOR. Transferred. | Commonwealth | Transferred |
| 2021-1404 07/29/2021 |
07/29/2021 | Brian Boyer v. Mount Carmel Borough Police Deparment | The appeal was filed before the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Northumberland | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1381 07/29/2021 |
07/29/2021 | Christian Perrucci and Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli Tipton & Taylor LLC v. Allentown City | Withdrawn | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1379 07/29/2021 |
07/29/2021 | Edward Lounsberry and PA Foundation for Fair Contracting v. Jenkintown Borough | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1317 07/29/2021 |
07/29/2021 | James Petusky v. Girardville Area Municipal Authority | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Schuylkill | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1271 07/29/2021 |
07/29/2021 | Brian Colella v. Monroe County | Requester sought documents showing that his property should be subject to taxes. The request would obligate the agency to conduct legal research, and the Requester has demonstrated that no responsive contracts exist. Denied. | Monroe | Denied |
| 2021-1262 07/29/2021 |
07/29/2021 | Catherine Fike v. Southmoreland School District | Request sought the separation agreement between the District and an employee. The District provided a redacted copy of the responsive record of appeal and did not prove that the redactions were exempt under Section 708(b)(7)(viii) of the RTKL, as the responsive record is a financial record. Dismissed as moot in part and Granted in part. | Westmoreland | Granted: Moot |
| 2021-1122 07/29/2021 |
07/29/2021 | Matthew Hoffman and Tucker Arensberg, P.C. v. Greater Latrobe School District | Request sought records related to an engagement letter and communications between the District and specific attorney's regarding their engagement for a matter against Foreman Program and Construction Managers, Inc. The District only provided the unsworn and conclusory statement of counsel and did not prove any privilege or exemption that responsive records should not be released. Granted. | Westmoreland | Granted |
| 2021-1095 07/29/2021 |
07/29/2021 | Jennifer Smith v. Limerick Township | Request sought a police report. The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to criminal investigations in the possession of local law enforcement agencies. Transferred. | Montgomery | Transferred |
| 2021-0966 07/29/2021 |
07/29/2021 | Allan Nowicki v. Tinicum Township (Bucks) | Requester sought various Township communications related to a court order. The Township proved it is not in the possession, custody or control of some records and proved that some records are confidential communications under the attorney-client privilege. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-1459 07/28/2021 |
07/28/2021 | Luis Pillot v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1451 07/28/2021 |
07/28/2021 | Terence Whalen and Shenango Valley Homes v. Sharon City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Mercer | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1349 07/28/2021 |
07/28/2021 | Alphonso Faggiolo v. Ridley Park Borough | Request for a "signed contract." The agency failed to prove that it provided the Requester with all responsive records. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-1336 07/28/2021 |
07/28/2021 | Joseph Marano and Freiwald Law, PC v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Request sought police report. Agency provided access to the records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1300 07/28/2021 |
07/28/2021 | George Yuhas v. Tunkhannock Borough | Request for an audio recording of an agency meeting. The agency proved that no additional records exist in its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Wyoming | Denied |
| 2021-1297 07/28/2021 |
07/28/2021 | David Money v. Ridley Township | Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1148 07/28/2021 |
07/28/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Steelton Borough | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1072 07/28/2021 |
07/28/2021 | Melissa Sungela v. Pennsylvania Department of Revenue | Request sought the number of sales tax audits conducted during a three year period and other records related to tax audits conducted by the Department. The Department proved that some responsive records are confidential under the Fiscal Code and failed to prove that other information sought is confidential. Granted in part and Denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1041 07/28/2021 |
07/28/2021 | Louis Guernsey v. East Pikeland Township | Request sought accident information. Agency demonstrated that certain responsive records are exempt under the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, but did not demonstrate that no additional records exist. Granted in part, denied in part. | Chester | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0872 07/28/2021 |
07/28/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Broad + Liberty v. City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health | Request sought emails and attachments for 5 officials over 4 days. The request was sufficiently specific, and the agency did not meet its burden on the asserted exemptions, 708(b)(2), (b)(3), (b)(4), (b)(5), b(9), b(10), b(16), partially denied under b(12). Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1320 07/27/2021 |
07/27/2021 | Michael Bush v. Willistown Police Department | Request sought specific police report and records related to two people. Agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Chester County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Chester | Transferred |
| 2021-1313 07/27/2021 |
07/27/2021 | Stephanie Reedy v. Pine Township (Armstrong) | Dismissed as premature. | Armstrong | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1302 07/27/2021 |
07/27/2021 | Michalle Dupree v. Union Township (Washington) | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1005 07/27/2021 |
07/27/2021 | Darlene Messina v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Request sought a completed form. Agency proved that the record does not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-1439 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Lee Quilllen v. Montgomery County | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1363 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Nik Hatziefstathiou and Original Media v. Montgomery County District Attorney | Request sought emails. The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1343 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Alphonso Faggiolo v. Delaware County | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2021-1340. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-1342 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Alphonso Faggiolo v. Delaware County | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2021-1340. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-1341 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Alphonso Faggiolo v. Delaware County | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2021-1340. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-1340 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Alphonso Faggiolo v. Delaware County | Request for various records regarding certain property addresses. The agency proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-1264 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Anthony Robinson v. Pittsburgh City Police Department | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1257 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Westmoreland County | Request sought records reflecting who forwarded or otherwise had communications relating to a prior RTKL Request. The County proved that a portion of responsive records are protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege and failed to prove that a portion of responsive records are protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege. Granted in part and Denied in part. | Westmoreland | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1255 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | David Buchman v. Harmar Township | Request seeks meeting minutes. Agency provided minutes on appeal, and proved that other records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Allegheny | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-1240 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Montgomery County | Request sought records related to electronic redirection records, communication received regarding redirection from the County's website, and, among other things, a file that is located on a specific County web page. The Request is insufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-1235 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Charles Hoyer v. Manheim Township (Lancaster) | Request sought personnel related records pertaining to an agency employee. Agency proved that additional records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Lancaster | Denied |
| 2021-1086 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Daniel Schranghamer and GSP Management Co. v. Honesdale Borough | Consolidated. | Wayne | Consolidated |
| 2021-1080 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Daniel Schranghamer and GSP Management Co. v. Honesdale Borough | Request for records related to the agency's stormwater management facilities. Agency failed to prove that additional records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Agency provided access to certain responsive records on appeal. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Wayne | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-1079 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Michaela Winberg and WHYY v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Request sought specific types of records that would documents incidents of sexual harassment or sexual assault from January 2016 to April 2016, as well as, records related to FLMA days taken and worker's compensation claims paid out to employees. SEPTA proved some records are exempt as medical records and that it is not in the possession, custody or control of some responsive records. However, a portion of the Request is sufficiently specific as SEPTA failed to prove that it would be required to perform legal research. Granted in part and Denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1047 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Marc Jonas v. Willistown Township | Withdrawn | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0979 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Dianemarie Haring v. Pennridge School District | Request sought records related to school district committee. Agency provided records on appeal. Agency proved that records contain personal identification information. Agency proved that certain records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Agency did not prove that the disclosure of certain would threaten personal security. Agency did not prove that certain records are protected by the constitutional right to privacy but proved that other are protected. Agency proved that certain records are not records of the agency. Agency proved that certain records do not exist. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0953 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Zoe Rooney v. Philadelphia School District | Agency did not get the written consent from the requester before the expiration of the thirty-day extension, and therefore it was deemed denied by operation of law and Requester filed an appeal after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0876 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Jo Ciavaglia and Bucks County Courier Times v. Bucks County | Request sought records related to settlements. Agency failed to prove the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Agency provided one responsive record. Settlements between third party contractor and litigants are not public records. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0873 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | Liz Evans Scolforo and The York Dispatch v. York County | Request sought a settlement agreement. County proved that the records are sealed pursuant to court order. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-0743 07/26/2021 |
07/26/2021 | jo Ciavaglia and Bucks County Courier Times v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought agency contract with and reports from ECRI. Agency proved that reports are confidential under the Disease Prevention Control Law. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1430 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | William Rohland v. Huntingdon County Clerk of Courts | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Huntingdon | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1421 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | James Donahue v. Ridley Township | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1419 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | James Donahue v. Ridley Township | The appeal did not address the agency grounds for denial. Dismissed as insufficient. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1371 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Daniel Auerbach and Gamburg & Benedetto LLC v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1347 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Jason Sabol v. York Area Regional Sewer Authority | Withdrawn | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1269 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Justin Clark v. Harrisburg City | Request sought an arrest warrant. The OOR does not have jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation in the hands of local agencies. Transferred to the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office. | Dauphin | Transferred |
| 2021-1249 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Terry Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated into 2021-1247. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-1248 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Terry Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated into 2021-1247. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-1247 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Terry Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1185 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Marc Jonas and RP Wynstone, LP v. New Hanover Township | Agency invoked an untimely thirty-day notice and appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as untimely. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1184 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Marc Jonas and RP Wynstone, LP v. New Hanover Township | Agency invoked an untimely thirty-day notice and appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as untimely. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-1183 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Marc Jonas and RP Wynstone, LP v. New Hanover Township | Agency invoked an untimely thirty-day notice and appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as untimely. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1058 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | John DeBartola v. Stonycreek Township (Cambria) | Withdrawn. | Cambria | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1031 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Kenneth Durril v. Allegheny County | Withdrawn | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1017 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Matt Sullivan v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1013 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Scott Shapiro v. East Pennsboro Area School District | Request sought the District's Record Retention Policy. The District proved it does not maintain responsive records within its possession, custody and control. Denied. | Cumberland | Denied |
| 2021-0978 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Louis Aliota v. Millcreek Township School District | Request sought legal opinions and advice the Solicitor provided to the Agency on several topics from January 1, 2012 to April 16, 2021. The Agency proved that responsive records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Denied. | Erie | Denied |
| 2021-0977 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Sid Hawach v. Palmer Township | Withdrawn. | Northampton | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0882 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Isaac Fajerman and Data Network Solutions v. Global Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest | Consolidated into 2021-0881. | Philadelphia | Consolidated |
| 2021-0881 07/23/2021 |
07/23/2021 | Isaac Fajerman and Data Network Solutions v. Global Leadership Academy Charter School | Request sought records related to evaluation bid forms created by the School to evaluate bids for internet service providers. The School did not prove that the records were internal and therefore the records do not qualify for the internal predecisional deliberation exemption under the RTKL. Granted. | Philadelphia | Granted |
| 2021-1397 07/22/2021 |
07/22/2021 | Colette Hering and HomeServe v. Doylestown Township | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1268 07/22/2021 |
07/22/2021 | Rhonda Gladden and Get911Calls v. Allegheny County | Request sought certain 911 audio recordings and call sheets. The agency proved the records pertain to audio recordings received by emergency dispatch personnel. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-1236 07/22/2021 |
07/22/2021 | Jose Charriez v. Montgomery County | Request sough CAD reports from 2015. Agency proved that records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-1188 07/22/2021 |
07/22/2021 | David Long v. York Area Regional Police Department | Request sought an incident report. Agency proved that the redacted sections of the report are related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-1147 07/22/2021 |
07/22/2021 | Theodore Schmiechen v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Withdrawn | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0897 07/22/2021 |
07/22/2021 | Stuart Gaul and Gaul Legal, LLC v. Pittsburgh City | Request seeks records related to road work. Agency provided two additional records on appeal, and proved that other records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. One Item of the Request is insufficiently specific. Inspector's notes are related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Allegheny | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-1391 07/21/2021 |
07/21/2021 | Simon Campbell v. Pennsbury School District | Consolidated. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-1306 07/21/2021 |
07/21/2021 | Leonardo Mojica Carrion v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole | Request for recommendations made to the agency on behalf of a specific individual. The agency proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1225 07/21/2021 |
07/21/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Cumberland County | Request sought judicial financial records. The agency proved that it does not have the records. Denied | Cumberland | Denied |
| 2021-1187 07/21/2021 |
07/21/2021 | Scot Withers and Lamb McErlane PC v. Delaware County | Request sought records related to a wastewater system takeover. Agency demonstrated that the responsive records are subject to the attorney-client or attorney-work product privileges. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-0947 07/21/2021 |
07/21/2021 | Jason Hopkins and Immigration Reform Law Institute v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Request sought records of a nonprofit. Agency demonstrated it that does not have any records of the nonprofit in its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-1226 07/20/2021 |
07/20/2021 | Jonathan Riches and Original Media v. Pennsbury School District | Request sought records relating to the agency's policy on public comment during school board meetings. An agency may deny a request for failure to submit request on an RTKL form. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-1222 07/20/2021 |
07/20/2021 | Tom Ford and The Boro & Towne News v. Mount Pocono Borough | Request for recording of conversation. The Borough proved that the record does not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Monroe | Denied |
| 2021-0941 07/20/2021 |
07/20/2021 | Thomas Lonich v. Washington County | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1368 07/19/2021 |
07/19/2021 | Greg Mayle v. Esperanza Cyber Charter School | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1256 07/19/2021 |
07/19/2021 | David Buchman v. Harmar Township | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1206 07/19/2021 |
07/19/2021 | Jacob Hanley and Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC on behalf of Sun Coach Lines, LLC v. Cumberland Valley School District | Withdrawn. | Cumberland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1010 07/19/2021 |
07/19/2021 | Brittany Suszan and SPOTCRIME v. York City | Request sought a call log for certain dates. Agency failed to prove the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted. | York | Granted |
| 2021-0929 07/19/2021 |
07/19/2021 | Amanda Rodski v. Rice Township | Request sought permits and certificates related to specific addresses. Agency provided some permits and demonstrated that the others do not exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Luzerne | Denied |
| 2021-1370 07/16/2021 |
07/16/2021 | Greg Mayle v. Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School | Withdrawn | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1366 07/16/2021 |
07/16/2021 | Kathleen Becker v. Limerick Township | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. Transferred to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Montgomery | Transferred |
| 2021-0969 07/16/2021 |
07/16/2021 | Louis Aliota v. Millcreek Township School District | Requester sought an affidavit of nonexistence for when the agency claimed records did not exist. Agency proved that it did not have the requested record and it did not need to create one in response to the Request. Denied. | Erie | Denied |
| 2021-0955 07/16/2021 |
07/16/2021 | Caroline Vodzak v. South Park Township | Request sought records related to codification of ordinances. Agency demonstrated that the Legal and Editorial Analysis is a draft ordinance, but the draft Manuscript is neither a draft ordinance nor reflect of internal, predecisional deliberations. Other records do not exist yet. Granted in part and denied in part. Upon Request for Reconsideration, the Appeals Officer did not commit an error of law or abuse their discretion in determining that the Legal and Editorial Analysis constituted a draft ordinance. Reconsideration Denied. | Allegheny | Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0927 07/16/2021 |
07/16/2021 | Caitlin Spitzer and Gazette 2.0 v. Mckees Rocks Borough | Request sought a list containing police blotter information. Agency demonstrated that no responsive list exists within its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0925 07/16/2021 |
07/16/2021 | Jason Chubb and Liberty v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request sought a list of elevators in Pennsylvania. Agency provided a link to a public database, but otherwise denied the request. On appeal, agency demonstrated that the database is sufficiently responsive to the Request. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0877 07/16/2021 |
07/16/2021 | Garrett Hancock and Optum v. Montgomery County | Request sought copies of the current contract between the County and Magellan Behavioral Health, including the original contract, amendments and revisions. The County and Magellan proved that the disclosure of some records would reveal trade secrets or confidential proprietary information, however, did not prove that all responsive records would reveal trade secrets or confidential proprietary information. Granted in part and denied in part. | Montgomery | Reversed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-1360 07/15/2021 |
07/15/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Allegheny County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1265 07/15/2021 |
07/15/2021 | Bobby Mitchell v. Norristown Police Department | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. Upon request for Reconsideration, a review of the appeal indicates the agency submitted a copy of an extension notice, as well as an attestation supporting the fact that the document was mailed to the Requester. As a result, I cannot conclude that the Appeals Officer committed an error of law in finding that the appeal was premature. Reconsideration Denied. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1209 07/15/2021 |
07/15/2021 | David Money v. East Lansdowne Borough | Request sought records related to vehicle towing. Agency provided a responsive record on appeal, but did not prove that no other records exist in its possession, custody, or control. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Delaware | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-1208 07/15/2021 |
07/15/2021 | David Money v. Lansdowne Borough | Request sought records related to vehicle towing. Agency provided responsive records on appeal, but did not prove that no other records exist in its possession, custody, or control. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Delaware | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-1173 07/15/2021 |
07/15/2021 | Michael Michalski v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records of the cost of providing a channel at a specified institution. Agency demonstrated that no responsive records exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1090 07/15/2021 |
07/15/2021 | Dwight Bowen v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought communications and warrants re: a death. Agency did not prove that it performed a good faith search and no records exist. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-1061 07/15/2021 |
07/15/2021 | John Finnerty and CNHI v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request for the number of medical marijuana patients per county. Agency did not prove that the information is confidential under the Medical Marijuana Act. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-1039 07/15/2021 |
07/15/2021 | Jerilyn Lewis v. Manor Borough | Request sought an engineering report. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Westmoreland | Denied |
| 2021-0968 07/15/2021 |
07/15/2021 | Kim Williamson v. Delaware County | Request sought various communications. Agency proved that some emails are protected by the attorney-client privilege, some emails are exempt employee records, provided some records on appeal. The agency properly interpreted the timeframe and the only blind copy and message headers were provided. Agency did not properly interpret the request regarding email attachments. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Delaware | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0945 07/15/2021 |
07/15/2021 | Jason Antolick v. Hazleton City | Request sought invoices and receipts of city-ordered tows. Agency and Paul's Auto demonstrated that the City does not possess most responsive invoices, but did not demonstrate that a certain receipt specified by the contract does not exist or would constitute a trade secret. Granted in part, denied in part. | Luzerne | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0912 07/15/2021 |
07/15/2021 | Louis Aliota v. Millcreek Township School District | Request sought records revealing Genene Mattern's communications with any District official or student as well as Ms. Mattern's Facebook posts and correspondence with media. Agency proved no additional records exist and Ms. Mattern's records are not records of the District. Agency provided records that were in a corrupt file on appeal. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Erie | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2020-2612 07/15/2021 |
07/15/2021 | Tom Ford and The Boro v. Mount Pocono Borough | Request sought, in relevant part, solicitor invoices. Agency removed some redactions on appeal and proved that nearly all redactions were protected by the attorney-client privilege. One was not. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Monroe | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1356 07/14/2021 |
07/14/2021 | Tyrone Johnston v. City of Philadelphia, District Attorney | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1353 07/14/2021 |
07/14/2021 | Sophia Al Rasheed and Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services v. Mount Oliver Borough | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1232 07/14/2021 |
07/14/2021 | Katherine Burke and Stella Cadente Investments, LLC v. Fountain Hill Borough | Withdrawn | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1202 07/14/2021 |
07/14/2021 | Julie Nay v. Southern Lehigh School District | Request for records related to a proposal and records of communications with a contractor. Agency did not prove that the records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Agency did not meet its burden of proof. Granted. | Lehigh | Granted |
| 2021-1177 07/14/2021 |
07/14/2021 | Rich Lord and PublicSource v. Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh | Request sought communications and other related documents concerning a specific Community Collaboration Implementation Plan Scoreboard. The Agency did not respond to the Request or submit any evidence on appeal. Granted. | Allegheny | Granted |
| 2021-1172 07/14/2021 |
07/14/2021 | Larry Showalter v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought state and federal lawsuits filed against a PSP Trooper, as well as misconduct files for that same PSP Trooper. PSP proved that some records do not exist, some records are facially exempt as noncriminal investigative records, however, did not provide evidence related to demotion or discharge and must provide those records to the Requester, if any exist. Granted in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1168 07/14/2021 |
07/14/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Locust Township Police Department | Request sought a certified copy of a public record related to ownership of a specified property. The Department provided a responsive record prior to appeal and proved that no additional responsive records exist. Denied. | Columbia | Denied |
| 2021-1012 07/14/2021 |
07/14/2021 | Amber South and Chambersburg Public Opinion/USA Today Network v. Antrim Township | Withdrawn. | Franklin | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0888 07/14/2021 |
07/14/2021 | Stephen Piner v. Blair County | The Agency did not respond to the Request or submit any evidence on appeal. Granted | Blair | Granted |
| 2020-2575 07/14/2021 |
07/14/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought records related to a prior RTKL request. Agency did not prove the records are exempt under the RTKL. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-1196 07/13/2021 |
07/13/2021 | Daniel Robinson v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Appeal did not include the request or the agency's response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-0956 07/13/2021 |
07/13/2021 | Jim Wolfe v. Bristol Borough | Request sought a settlement statement and records related to the settlement statement. Agency provided records on appeal. Agency proved that no additional records exist. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0920 07/13/2021 |
07/13/2021 | A. Zoe Rooney v. Philadelphia School District | Withdrawn | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0843 07/13/2021 |
07/13/2021 | Guno Ritfeld and Resolute Mediation & Arbitration Inc v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Requester sought teacher email addresses and phone numbers. Agency proved that the information is personal identification information and therefore exempt from disclosure. Denied | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0833 07/13/2021 |
07/13/2021 | Cynthia Long v. Ridley Township | Request sought records related to a lawsuit involving the agency and police officers. Agency did not prove records are exempt medical records. Agency did not prove records are exempt records relating to an agency employee. Agency did not prove records are exempt records relating to labor relations or collective bargaining. Agency did not prove records relate to a criminal investigation. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-1314 07/12/2021 |
07/12/2021 | Gregory Rotz v. Mercersburg Borough | Withdrawn. | Franklin | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1211 07/12/2021 |
07/12/2021 | Gianna McDevitt and SMART 19 v. Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1207 07/12/2021 |
07/12/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Locust Township Police Department | Request sought trespass records. Agency proved it does not possess any responsive records. | Columbia | Denied |
| 2021-1136 07/12/2021 |
07/12/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Jackson Township (Lycoming) | Withdrawn. | Lycoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0952 07/12/2021 |
07/12/2021 | Brian O'Connor and biermi Inc. v. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Request sought electronic records originating from or addressed to a particular email address. The Request did not seek records of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0891 07/12/2021 |
07/12/2021 | Terry Siford v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought a Computer-Aided Dispatch Report related to a specific criminal incident. Agency proved that the records relate to a criminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0188 07/12/2021 |
07/12/2021 | James Beasley v. Chester County | Request sought records regarding a previous RTKL request. The agency provided access to some records on appeal. The agency proved that some records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency, that some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and the attorney-work product doctrine, and that some records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Chester | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1329 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Timothy Lawrence v. Pennsylvania Treasury Department | The OOR does not have jurisdiction to hear appeals related to records of the Treasury pursuant to Section 503(d). Transferred. | Commonwealth | Transferred |
| 2021-1327 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Frank Fluellen v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. Upon request for Reconsideration and review of the appeal indicates the Requester could have filed an appeal at any time after June 2, 2021, but did not do so until July 2, 2021, the appeal was untimely and the Appeals Officer did not err in dismissing the appeal. Reconsideration Denied. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1326 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | William Rohland v. Luzerne County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1325 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | William Rohland v. Luzerne County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1322 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Tricia Sorg and Sorg Law Office v. Allegheny County | The records are potentially criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Allegheny | Transferred |
| 2021-1318 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Irvin Perkins v. Lawrence County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Lawrence | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1245 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Terry Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated 2021-1242 | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-1244 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Terry Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated 2021-1242 | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-1243 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Terry Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated 2021-1242 | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-1242 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Terry Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | The appeals were filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1228 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Lindsay Bennett and Law Offices of Thomas J. Wagner, LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1216 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Piatt Township | Withdrawn. | Lycoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1201 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Gregory Mason v. Mars Area School District | Dismissed as premature. | Butler | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1194 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Eric DeBooth v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought sentencing and committal records. Agency proved that it does not possesses the requested records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1158 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Juan Sanchez v. Chester County | Request sought names and reasons for termination of County employees for a specified time period. County provided access to names by directing the Requester to Human Resources Agendas available online and proved that reasons for discharge are exempt employee records. County may not redact names from the list. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. Upon request for Reconsideration, the appeals officer did not commit an error of law or abuse of discretion. Reconsideration denied. | Chester | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0942 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Megan Brock v. Council Rock School District | The Request sought the agency's communications associated with a list of keywords. The Request is insufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-0937 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Christine Vendel and PennLive v. Middletown Borough | Request sought records related to overtime hours. Agency proved that the disclosure of some information contained in the Overtime Reports is likely to threaten public safety. Denied. | Dauphin | Denied |
| 2021-0928 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Lisa Graves Marcucci and Environmental Integrity Project v. Economy Borough | Withdrawn. | Beaver | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0924 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Justin McLaughlin v. Pennsylvania State Police | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0922 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Justin McLaughlin v. Connellsville Police Department | Request sought various records, including records related to disciplinary actions taken against any officer, employee or representative of the Department for the past five years, as well as the name and job description of the Department's open records officer. The Department proved that some record are related to noncriminal investigations, other records are not within the possession, custody or control of the Department, however the Department provided some responsive information on appeal and did not provide evidence that some records do not document a final action. Granted in part, Denied in part, and Dismissed as moot in part. | Fayette | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0551 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Gregory Werstil and Energy Intermodal Associates, LLC v. Blair Township Water and Sewer Authority | Withdrawn. | Blair | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2535 07/09/2021 |
07/09/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought records relating to the Eagleville Protest. Agency did not prove that it conducted a good faith search for records. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-1294 07/08/2021 |
07/08/2021 | Travis Walker v. Centre County | Withdrawn. | Centre | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1176 07/08/2021 |
07/08/2021 | Leonardo Mojica Carrion v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought staff roster. Agency proved that disclosure first names of corrections officers is likely to threaten the personal security of an individual. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1170 07/08/2021 |
07/08/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County | Request sought CAD reports. Agency proved that records pertain to telephone transmissions received by emergency dispatch personnel, certain information is protected by the right to privacy, and the Emergency Services Law. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed in part. Upon request for Reconsideration, the decision to conduct an in camera review is at the discretion of the appeals officer. Reconsideration Denied. | Franklin | Denied |
| 2021-1169 07/08/2021 |
07/08/2021 | Gianna McDevitt and SMART 19 v. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1163 07/08/2021 |
07/08/2021 | Jessica Lepre v. Munhall Borough Tax Collector | Request sought property tax records. The Request was directed to the Local Tax Collector who is not an agency under the RTKL. The appeal was filed against the Borough. Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Upon request for Reconsideration, request was submitted to an entity not subject to the right to know law. The addition of commas does not change the outcome of the final determination. Reconsideration denied. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1126 07/08/2021 |
07/08/2021 | Juan Sanchez v. Chester County | Request sought emails between Terry Mutchler and Nicole Forzato. Agency may redact personal identification information. Agency may redact or withhold settlement negotiations. Agency did not prove that records are protected by the attorney-work product doctrine. Agency proved that some information is protected by the constitutional right to privacy and one record is not a record of the agency. Granted in part and denied in part. | Chester | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1121 07/08/2021 |
07/08/2021 | Frank Colucci v. Ross Township (Allegheny) | Request sought a consultant's report. Agency did not prove that the report is related to a noncriminal investigation. Granted. | Allegheny | Pending in Common Pleas |
| 2021-1116 07/08/2021 |
07/08/2021 | Harry Beckett v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Appeal did not include a copy of the Request or agency response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-1077 07/08/2021 |
07/08/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Luzerne County | Request sought records of grants and related communications. Agency did not respond to the Request or on appeal. Granted. | Luzerne | Granted |
| 2021-1056 07/08/2021 |
07/08/2021 | Michael Anonia v. Dover Township | Request sought a fire investigation report. Agency proved the record relates to a criminal investigation. Transferred. | York | Transferred |
| 2021-0870 07/08/2021 |
07/08/2021 | Rachel Langan v. West Chester Area School District | Request sought emails containing specific search terms. The District proved that redactions to responsive records were proper to exclude personal identification information and predecisional deliberations. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-1301 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | George Yuhas v. Tunkhannock Borough | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Wyoming | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1157 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Juan Sanchez v. Chester County | Consolidated | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2021-1146 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Jeffrey Eppinger v. Pittsburgh City | Request sought records relating to a cell tower. Agency provided access to the records on appeal and proved no other records exist. Denied in part and dismissed as moot. | Allegheny | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-1144 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Pierre Tardy v. Pike County | Request sought tabulator tapes. The records are subject to public access as set forth in the Election Code. Granted. | Pike | Granted |
| 2021-1141 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Megan Brock v. North Penn School District | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1132 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Juan Sanchez v. Chester County | Consolidated | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2021-1131 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Juan Sanchez v. Chester County | Consolidated | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2021-1129 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Juan Sanchez v. Chester County | Requests sought all emails sent to or received by specified individuals for one month periods. The Requests were not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-1128 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Gianna McDevitt and SMART Local 19 v. Haverford Township School District | Request sought certified payrolls of a certain construction project. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-1124 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Juan Sanchez v. Chester County | Consolidated | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2021-1120 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Owusu Ansah v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request seeks records related to Requester's unemployment benefits. The Department proved that the records are confidential under Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law and its regulations, 43 P.S. § 766(b), 34 Pa. Code § 61.25. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1118 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Alfonso Pew v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records of federal funding for various treatment units. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1111 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Juan Sanchez v. Chester County | Request sought text messages. Appeal is sufficient. Agency provide that some records contain individually identifiable health information, it may redact personal identification information and written criticism of an employee. Agency proved that some records reflect internal predecisional deliberations and some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and/or attorney-work product and the constitutional right to privacy. No finding of bad faith. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-1110 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Columbia County | Request sought records relating to a certain address. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Columbia | Denied |
| 2021-0960 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | John Yakim v. Gateway School District | Request sought the same records sought by another Requester. Agency did not prove records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations and not all records are exempt records relating to an agency employee. Granted in part and denied in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0926 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Gerald Spaid and Vision Press v. Coalport Borough | Request sought financial records and solicitor bills. The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Clearfield | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0911 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Megan Brock v. Montgomery County | Request sought all records of a specific County email domain. Agency proved the records are confidential under the Disease Prevention and Control Law. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-0909 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Stephen Sarmento v. Willistown Township | Request sought records of a garage variance for an identified property and fence specifications. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-0886 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Westmoreland County | Request sought various types of voter registration information. Agency proved that certain records do not exist. Agency proved that records are confidential under the Voter Registration Act. Withdrawn in part, denied in part. | Westmoreland | Denied |
| 2021-0859 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Charles Picarella v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The Agency proved that the Requester owes outstanding copying fees for a prior request. Denied | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0850 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Danny Fruchter v. Malvern Borough | On appeal, Requester sought documents referenced within the provided settlement agreement. Requester may not modify request on appeal and the referenced documents are independent of the settlement agreement. Denied. | Chester | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-0716 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Aaron Martin and WPXI-TV v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought emails of former Secretary of the Commonwealth. Agency proved that the records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2019-1980 07/07/2021 |
07/07/2021 | Brian Bush and 724-752-4001 v. Chester City | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1273 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Ceres Township | Withdrawn. | McKean | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1217 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Plunketts Creek Township | Withdrawn. | Lycoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1215 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Muncy Borough | Withdrawn. | Lycoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1171 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County District Attorney's Office | Request sought 911 records. Appeal challenged sufficiency of final response. Dismissed | Franklin | Dismissed: Other |
| 2021-1166 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Middlesex Township Police Department | Request sought records related to police incident. The agency proved that the Request did not comply with a valid agency policy governing RTKL requests. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, the OOR properly found that the appeal was denied because the Requester failed to use a RTKL Request form as required by the Township policy. Reconsideration denied. | Cumberland | Denied |
| 2021-1097 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Russell Bohlin v. Lycoming County | Request sought records related to vendor supplied documentation that is within the County's Register and Recorder's Office. The County proved no additional records exist and that the Copyright Act precludes duplication of some records. Denied. | Lycoming | Denied |
| 2021-1088 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Geni Barbosa v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request sought information regarding unemployment benefits. Agency demonstrated that the responsive records are exempt under the Unemployment Compensation Law. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0957 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Susan Powell v. Union Township (Fulton) | Request sought financial records. Agency proved some records did not exist at the time of the Request but failed to prove that others did not exist in its possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted in part and denied in part. | Fulton | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0918 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Megan Brock v. Montgomery County | Consolidated | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-0908 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Douglas Dietrich v. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | Request sought records involving horse racing. Agency demonstrated that some records do not exist and that other records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0905 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Megan Brock v. Montgomery County | The Request sought various communications. Agency impermissibly sought the prepayment of fees. Granted. | Montgomery | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-0879 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Jo Ciavaglia and Bucks County Courier Times v. Bucks County | Request sought use of force records. Agency proved the disclosure of the individuals identified in the records .is likely to threaten the personal security of an individual. Granted in part and denied in part. | Bucks | Reversed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0861 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Scott MacNeil v. Sharon Hill Borough | Requester sought meeting videos. The Borough provided responsive videos during the appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Delaware | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0838 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Lisa Terry v. Lancaster City | Request sought records involving investigations of police officers. Agency provided some records on appeal and demonstrated that some records do not exist, but did not address whether some other records exist. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Lancaster | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0674 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Rich Lord and PublicSource v. Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0029 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Peter Gustis and for mnpw, llc v. Reading Redevelopment Authority | Request sought Zoom meeting recordings and emails. Agency demonstrated that it did not receive the Request prior to the filing of the appeal. Dismissed as premature. | Berks | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2020-2043 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Ronald Alioto v. Bellevue Borough | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2020-1309 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Tammy Murray v. Reynoldsville Borough | Withdrawn. | Jefferson | Withdrawn |
| 2017-1572 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Andrew Wagaman and The Morning Call v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2017-1345 07/06/2021 |
07/06/2021 | Sam Wood and Philadelphia Inquirer v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1276 07/02/2021 |
07/02/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Hamilton Township (McKean) | Withdrawn. | McKean | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1212 07/02/2021 |
07/02/2021 | Gianna McDevitt and SMART 19 v. Pen Argyl Area School District | Withdrawal | Northampton | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1107 07/02/2021 |
07/02/2021 | Andy Tuzinski and Borough of Forty Fort v. Wyoming Valley West School District | Withdrawn. | Luzerne | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1100 07/02/2021 |
07/02/2021 | John Yakim v. Pine-Richland School District | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1099 07/02/2021 |
07/02/2021 | John Yakim v. Pine-Richland School District | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1089 07/02/2021 |
07/02/2021 | Nahor Barbosa v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0867 07/02/2021 |
07/02/2021 | Jamie Walker v. Central Bucks School District | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0827 07/02/2021 |
07/02/2021 | Amber Brimer v. Lower Allen Township | Request sought police records regarding her daughter. The Department proved that the withheld records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Cumberland County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Cumberland | Transferred |
| 2021-1219 07/01/2021 |
07/01/2021 | Timothy Browne v. Bucks County | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1167 07/01/2021 |
07/01/2021 | Jonathan Riches and Original Media v. Pittsburgh School District | Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1093 07/01/2021 |
07/01/2021 | Steven Vogt v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1091 07/01/2021 |
07/01/2021 | Timothy Lawrence v. Lackawanna County | Request sought paper copies of records related to property values. Agency directed the requester to its website, but did not respond to the requester's written request to have the records converted to paper. Granted. | Lackawanna | Granted |
| 2021-1073 07/01/2021 |
07/01/2021 | Megan Brock v. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23 | Request sought records and communications related to the Department of Health. Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703 of the RTKL. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-0946 07/01/2021 |
07/01/2021 | Louis Aliota v. Millcreek Township School District | Request sought records related to a letter and statements of financial interest. Agency provided records on appeal and proved that certain other records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Agency proved that certain records are privileged. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Erie | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0884 07/01/2021 |
07/01/2021 | Jamie Walker v. Bucks County | Request sought emails. Agency proved that it provided all non-exempt emails and Requester did not challenge withholding of records containing medical information. Dismissed as moot. | Bucks | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0874 07/01/2021 |
07/01/2021 | Megan Brock v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | The Request sought records relating to various keywords. The Request is insufficiently specific under Section 703. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1278 06/30/2021 |
06/30/2021 | Irvin Perkins v. New Castle City | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Lawrence | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1203 06/30/2021 |
06/30/2021 | Gregory Neiderer and Walker Consultants v. Harrisburg Parking Authority | Withdrawn. | Dauphin | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1108 06/30/2021 |
06/30/2021 | Robert Rolle and Connecting the Pieces, LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1155 06/29/2021 |
06/29/2021 | Christopher Garrell and Orlando Law Offices, P.C. v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1087 06/29/2021 |
06/29/2021 | Timothy Lawrence v. Wilkes-Barre City | Request sought records related to auctions. Agency provided responsive records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1078 06/29/2021 |
06/29/2021 | Terry Lang v. Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School | Request sought the Requester's resignation letter. The Agency did not respond to the Request or submit any evidence on appeal. Granted. | Erie | Granted |
| 2020-0534 06/29/2021 |
06/29/2021 | Brian Bush and American Guardian v. South Pymatuning Township | Requester sought a list of Township employee names, positions and salaries. The Township proved that responsive records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the Agency without the creation of a record. Denied. | Mercer | Denied |
| 2021-1130 06/28/2021 |
06/28/2021 | Gianna McDevitt and SMART Local 19 v. Colonial School District | Withdrawn | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1127 06/28/2021 |
06/28/2021 | Gianna McDevitt and SMART 19 v. Colonial School District | Withdrawn | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1066 06/28/2021 |
06/28/2021 | Charles Hoyer v. Hampden Township | Request sought employment records of a specific agency employee. Agency provided records on appeal. Agency proved that records contain exempt medical records. Agency proved records are exempt records relating to an agency employee. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Cumberland | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-1055 06/28/2021 |
06/28/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | The Request sought the agency's itemized legal fees for a specific matter. The Township proved that it does not have the itemized legal invoices because the law firm covers those services under the retainer agreement. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-1040 06/28/2021 |
06/28/2021 | Tina Ralls and North Penn Legal Services v. Allentown City | Request sought records of a complaint and inspection. Agency demonstrated that the responsive records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Lehigh | Denied |
| 2021-1038 06/28/2021 |
06/28/2021 | Roger Beisner v. Lower Allen Township | Request for information concerning an incident; The Township did not prove that records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Township proved that records are potentially criminal investigative records in the possession of local agency. Granted in part and transferred in part to Cumberland County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Cumberland | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1175 06/25/2021 |
06/25/2021 | John L'Heureux v. Avon Grove School District | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1084 06/25/2021 |
06/25/2021 | Tracey Turner v. Sharon Hill Borough | Request sought video surveillance from the agency's library. The agency did not make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-1068 06/25/2021 |
06/25/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County District Attorney's Office | Request sought discovery sheets related to certain case numbers. The Office proved that no additional records exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Franklin | Denied |
| 2021-1053 06/25/2021 |
06/25/2021 | John Coyle and McEldrew Young Purtell & Merritt v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Consolidated into 2021-1052. | Philadelphia | Consolidated |
| 2021-1052 06/25/2021 |
06/25/2021 | John Coyle and McEldrew Young Purtell & Merritt v. Philadelphia City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1045 06/25/2021 |
06/25/2021 | Lisa Geist v. Schuylkill County Children And Youth Services | Request sought drug screen test results. Agency provided access to the records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Schuylkill | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1044 06/25/2021 |
06/25/2021 | Kori McCabe v. Schuylkill County Children and Youth Services | Request sought drug screen test results. Agency provided access to the records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Schuylkill | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1037 06/25/2021 |
06/25/2021 | Charles Talbert v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought various records including records related to the Department's methods for preventing COVID-19 from entering the SCI-Dallas facility and infecting inmates. The Department proved that responsive records are not within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0821 06/25/2021 |
06/25/2021 | Donald Litman and Autism Limited v. Towamencin Township | Request sought records related to complaints made about a recreational vehicle. The agency provided access to certain records on appeal. The agency proved that some records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency, but did not prove that other records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Granted in part, transferred in part to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2), and dismissed as moot in part. Upon Request for Reconsideration, the appeals officer did not commit an error of law or abuse of discretion by relying upon the Agency evidence. Reconsideration Denied. | Montgomery | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0810 06/25/2021 |
06/25/2021 | Megan Brock v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought documents containing keywords. Request is insufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0798 06/25/2021 |
06/25/2021 | Daira Alston v. Upper Providence Township Police Department | Request sought records related to an investigative report. The Department proved that the withheld records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Montgomery | Transferred |
| 2021-1224 06/24/2021 |
06/24/2021 | Katherine Burke and Stella Cadente Investments, LLC v. Fountain Hill Borough | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Lehigh | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1024 06/24/2021 |
06/24/2021 | Terry Siford v. Pennsylvania State Police | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1020 06/24/2021 |
06/24/2021 | Tyree Lawson v. Pennsylvania State Police | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Other | |
| 2021-0875 06/24/2021 |
06/24/2021 | Nicole Brambila and LNP | LancasterOnline v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request number of COVID-19 vaccinated staff members and residents at long term care facilities. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0863 06/24/2021 |
06/24/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Broad + Liberty v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought records related to the investigation and tracking of personal protective equipment. The agency provided access to some records on appeal. The agency did not prove that the records are confidential under the Disease Prevention and Control Law of 1955 or that the disclosure of the records is likely to threaten public safety. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0799 06/24/2021 |
06/24/2021 | Kathleen Bailey v. Pennridge School District | Request sought records related to a decision to block the Requester's emails; the District proved that the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. Upon Reconsideration, the Appeals Officer did not abuse their discretion by relying upon the District’s evidence to determine that no records exist. Reconsideration Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-1159 06/23/2021 |
06/23/2021 | Deborah Gnan v. Ridgway Borough Police Department | Withdrawn. | Elk | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1092 06/23/2021 |
06/23/2021 | Chunling Edwards v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought investigative record related to a complaint. Agency proved that the records relate to a noncriminal investigation and provided the final outcome letter. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1075 06/23/2021 |
06/23/2021 | Jack Wisor v. Pittsburgh City | Request sought locations of homeless encampments. Agency proved that no records exist in its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-1064 06/23/2021 |
06/23/2021 | Alfonso Pew v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records relating to the authorization of televisions in certain housing units. The agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1063 06/23/2021 |
06/23/2021 | Kate McCullough v. Cecil Township Municipal Authority | Request seeks various records. Agency demonstrated that some items do not exist and others do not seek records. Denied. | Washington | Denied |
| 2021-1028 06/23/2021 |
06/23/2021 | James Wallbillich and Law Office of James P. Wallbillich v. Foster Township (Schuylkill) | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1009 06/23/2021 |
06/23/2021 | Kelli Murphy v. Swatara Township (Dauphin) | Request sought an incident report related to the death of an individual. The Requester cannot modify her request on appeal. The Township proved that responsive records contain exempt personal identification information and are also protected by the state Constitutional right to privacy. The Township proved that some records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Denied in part and transferred in part to the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Dauphin | Transferred |
| 2021-0815 06/23/2021 |
06/23/2021 | Paul Huling v. Erie City | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. Upon Request for Reconsideration, the Petition for Reconsideration was untimely filed. Reconsideration Denied. | Erie | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0779 06/23/2021 |
06/23/2021 | Matt Maisel and FOX43 WPMT v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought certain correspondence between the Department's former Secretary and another individual; Department proved that some records do not exist within its possession, custody or control, but failed to prove that others do not. Partially granted. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0688 06/23/2021 |
06/23/2021 | Timothy Daly v. Pennsbury School District | Bucks | Consolidated | |
| 2021-0687 06/23/2021 |
06/23/2021 | Timothy Daly v. Pennsbury School District | Bucks | Consolidated | |
| 2021-0686 06/23/2021 |
06/23/2021 | Timothy Daly v. Pennsbury School District | Bucks | Consolidated | |
| 2021-0684 06/23/2021 |
06/23/2021 | Timothy Daly v. Pennsbury School District | Bucks | Denied | |
| 2021-0636 06/23/2021 |
06/23/2021 | Jason Ullman and Federal Public Defender Office v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought records regarding an identified individual. Agency proved that certain records relate to a criminal investigation. Agency did not prove that no additional responsive records exist. Granted in part, denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1210 06/22/2021 |
06/22/2021 | Sean Donahue v. Luzerne County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1199 06/22/2021 |
06/22/2021 | Melissa Hickman v. Limerick Township | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. Transferred to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Montgomery | Transferred |
| 2021-1023 06/22/2021 |
06/22/2021 | MarQuice Gatewood v. Lancaster City | Request sought statements of financial interest and oaths of office. Agency did not prove that no responsive records exist in its possession, custody, or control. Granted. | Lancaster | Granted |
| 2021-1022 06/22/2021 |
06/22/2021 | Brian Boyer v. Mount Carmel Borough Police Department | Request sought records related to insurance policies. Request is sufficiently specific under Section 703. Granted. | Northumberland | Granted |
| 2021-0996 06/22/2021 |
06/22/2021 | Daniel Corcoran v. Ridley Township | The Request sought agency's payroll information related to overtime, compensatory time, and stipends. Agency provided records during the appeal period. Requester attempted to modify the request on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Delaware | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0974 06/22/2021 |
06/22/2021 | Eric Filer and Filer & Schwab v. Lansford Borough | Withdrawn. | Carbon | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0965 06/22/2021 |
06/22/2021 | Eric Filer and Filer & Schwab v. Lansford Borough | Withdrawn. | Carbon | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0933 06/22/2021 |
06/22/2021 | Purcell Bronson v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought sentencing orders and court commitment forms regarding the Requester's criminal matters. The agency proved that the records are judicial records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0916 06/22/2021 |
06/22/2021 | Dan Schwartz and Type Investigations v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought emails, text messages, voicemails. The appeal is not premature. PSP did not prove that no text messages or voicemails exist. PSP did not prove that records are criminal investigative records or subject to CHRIA. Email addresses are facially exempt personal identification information. Granted in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-0806 06/22/2021 |
06/22/2021 | Jason Ullman v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought records relating to two identified individuals. The agency proved certain records relate to a criminal investigation. The agency did not prove that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1197 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Robert Hamilton v. Pennsylvania Game Commission | Appeal was insufficient as it did not address the agency's reasons for denial pursuant to Section 1101(a)(1). Dismissed. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Insufficient (Sec. 1101) |
| 2021-1192 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Brenda Young v. Exeter Township (Berks) | Appeal was insufficient as it did not address the agency's reasons for denial pursuant to Section 1101(a)(1). Dismissed. | Berks | Dismissed: Insufficient (Sec. 1101) |
| 2021-1191 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Brenda Young v. Exeter Township (Berks) | Appeal was insufficient as it did not address the agency's reasons for denial pursuant to Section 1101(a)(1). Dismissed. | Berks | Dismissed: Insufficient (Sec. 1101) |
| 2021-1190 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Brenda Young v. Exeter Township (Berks) | Appeal was insufficient as it did not address the agency's reasons for denial pursuant to Section 1101(a)(1). Dismissed. | Berks | Dismissed: Insufficient (Sec. 1101) |
| 2021-1165 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Delaware County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1151 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Sherman Coleman v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1137 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Emilee Curtis and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Jordan Township (Lycoming) | Withdrawn. | Lycoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1070 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Sean Cleary v. Scranton City | Withdrawn | Lackawanna | |
| 2021-1062 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Jo Ciavaglia and Bucks County Courier Times v. Warminster Township | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1019 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Cumberland County | Request for dispatch log, complaint and warrant. County proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Cumberland | Denied |
| 2021-1014 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Joe Rudolph and Nationwide Insurance v. Caln Township | The records are potentially criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Chester County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Chester | Transferred |
| 2021-1000 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Robert Miller v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The appeal did not include a copy of the Request or the agency's response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-0997 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Louis Aliota v. Millcreek Township School District | Request sought signed public document or email correspondences providing a written legal opinion regarding a defamation counterclaim. Agency proved that the records do no exist within the possession, control or custody of the agency. Denied. | Erie | Denied |
| 2021-0987 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Randal Doaty v. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | Request sought home addresses of campsite lessees. Agency proved that home addresses are subject to the constitutional right to privacy and Requester did not articulate any public interest in favor of disclosing the home addresses. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0986 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Cornelius Brockenbrough v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought an employee's misconduct records. Agency proved that responsive records are not within its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-0985 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Bruce Bainbridge v. Pottsville Police Department | Request sought records related to the arrest and conviction of an individual in 1979 and 1980, respectively. The Department granted the Request and properly sought payment for duplication and postage. Denied. | Schuylkill | Denied |
| 2021-0984 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Todd Bartley and Talkwilliamsport.com v. Montoursville Area School District | Request sought specific emails and invoices. Agency proved that the records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Lycoming | Denied |
| 2021-0915 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Bucks County | Request sought records related to election expenses. The Request seeks records under the RTKL. Agency did not prove that records are exempt under RTKL. Granted. | Bucks | Granted |
| 2021-0763 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Richard Alsdorf v. Warrington Township (Bucks) | Requester filed five separate requests seeking records related to correspondence regarding traffic calming measures. The appeal for one of the requests was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. The Township is directed to provide a legible copy of a responsive record and the Township proved no additional responsive records are within its possession, custody or control. Dismissed as untimely in part, granted in part and denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0745 06/21/2021 |
06/21/2021 | Ramy Khalil v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought list of reported deaths in Philadelphia for certain time-period. Department proved that the records sought are confidential under Pennsylvania's Vital Statistics Law. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-1195 06/17/2021 |
06/17/2021 | Stephen Piner v. Blair County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Blair | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1193 06/17/2021 |
06/17/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Pennsylvania State Police | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1069 06/17/2021 |
06/17/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Montgomery County | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0998 06/17/2021 |
06/17/2021 | Nicholas Waitulavich and IBEW Local 81 v. Bradford County | Withdrawn. | Bradford | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0982 06/17/2021 |
06/17/2021 | Michael Simmonds and Local Union 126, IBEW v. Muhlenberg Township | Consolidated | Berks | Consolidated |
| 2021-0981 06/17/2021 |
06/17/2021 | Michael Simmonds and Local Union 126, IBEW v. Muhlenberg Township | Agency provided access to records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Berks | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-1174 06/16/2021 |
06/16/2021 | Stephen Piner v. Blair County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Blair | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1065 06/16/2021 |
06/16/2021 | Charles Hoyer v. Warren County | Request sought employment information. Agency must provide even though it previously sent the information. Granted. | Warren | Granted |
| 2021-1035 06/16/2021 |
06/16/2021 | Jonathan Riches and Original Media v. York County | Request sought Prothonotary employee salary records. OOR lacks jurisdiction over records of a judicial agency. Dismissed. | York | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0983 06/16/2021 |
06/16/2021 | Brian O'Neill and LXR Holdings v. Norristown Municipality | Request sought code violation notices. Agency provided some on appeal, provided that some are noncriminal investitive records, but did not prove that notices of condemnation are noncriminal investigative records. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0975 06/16/2021 |
06/16/2021 | Joe Morrison and Qualis Group, LLC v. Montgomery County | Request for copy of a proposal for services previously submitted to the County by PrimeCare Medical, Inc. Agency failed to prove the disclosure of the records would reveal confidential proprietary information. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-0967 06/16/2021 |
06/16/2021 | Brandon Timmons v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought Department policies related to release of information and health care. The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0963 06/16/2021 |
06/16/2021 | Gregory Fox v. Upper Macungie Township | Withdrawn. | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0931 06/16/2021 |
06/16/2021 | Charles Hoyer v. Annville Township | Request sought emails containing a specific name. Agency proved that the records contain personal identification information. Denied. | Lebanon | Denied |
| 2021-0768 06/16/2021 |
06/16/2021 | Alon Fain and ASSA LLC v. Cheltenham Township | Request sought records relating to the 2018 Tookany Streambank restoration plan. The agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-0760 06/16/2021 |
06/16/2021 | Brittany Sensenig and Americans For Fair Treatment v. Dupont Borough | Withdrawn. | Luzerne | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0729 06/16/2021 |
06/16/2021 | Tamera Martin v. Donegal Township (Washington) | Request sought records of a fundraising effort for the agency's police department. The agency failed to prove that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted. | Washington | Granted |
| 2021-0658 06/16/2021 |
06/16/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Ashley Borough | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1076 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. City of Philadelphia Office of the City Commissioners | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1032 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Jennifer Davidson v. Pittsburgh City | Request sought records of a police station video through an Act 22 of 2017 request. The OOR does not have jurisdiction to hear appeals under Act 22 of 2017. Dismissed. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1004 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | George Mastarone and The Idale & Sempra E. Mastarone Living Trust v. Westmoreland County | Request sought records related to a tax assessment appeal and metes and bounds descriptions of two properties. Requester directed that a portion of the appeal be withdrawn. Agency provided copies of certain records on appeal and proved that others do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part, and withdrawn in part. | Westmoreland | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-1002 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Matthew Myer and Woolford Kanfer Law, P.C. v. Downingtown Area School District | Withdrawn | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0999 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Thomas Lepera and IBEW LU 98 v. Phoenixville Borough | Request sought bid tabulation sheets. Agency proved that the records do not exist in its possession custody or control. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-0995 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Joe Mandrusiak and Freedom Foundation v. Pennsylvania Office of the Budget | Request sought, in relevant part, the number of employees who had union dues and fair share payments withheld. Agency did not demonstrate that responding would require the creation of a record. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-0993 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Cynthia Arthur v. Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 | The appeal did not include the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Schuylkill | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-0954 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Joseph DiStefano and Philadelphia Inquirer v. Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | Request sought valuations of directly-owned real estate properties. PSERS proved that the valuations are exempt under the Public School Employees' Retirement Code. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0940 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Jerilyn Lewis v. Manor Borough | Consolidated with 2021-0936. | Westmoreland | Consolidated |
| 2021-0936 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Jerilyn Lewis v. Manor Borough | Request sought emails to and from the Borough manager. Agency demonstrated that some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and some records are internal, predecisional and deliberative, but not that one other email is exempt. Granted in part, denied in part. | Westmoreland | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0749 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Jason Ullman v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought records regarding an identified individual. Agency proved that certain records relate to a criminal investigation. Agency did not prove that no additional responsive records exist. Granted in part, denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0723 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Rachel Langan v. West Chester Area School District | Request sought records of quarantine in the district. Agency did not demonstrate that the request was insufficiently specific or failed to seek records, but did demonstrate that the responsive records do not exist in the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-0644 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Timothy Daly v. Pennsbury School District | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2021-0639 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-0641 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Timothy Daly v. Pennsbury School District | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2021-0639 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-0640 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Timothy Daly v. Pennsbury School District | Request sought legal invoices. Agency waived copying fees on appeal and the requester waived his challenges to certain redactions. Agency proved that certain information was protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0639 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Timothy Daly v. Pennsbury School District | Request sought records related to the selection of panelists for a seminar and candidates for Superintendent. Agency provided a responsive record on appeal and proved that other records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0563 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Andrea Finney and CBS 21 News v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0482 06/15/2021 |
06/15/2021 | Jay Holstein v. Pennsylvania Office of General Counsel | Request sought emails related to the requester. Agency properly provided redacted records on appeal, but demonstrated that some records could be redacted as containing criticism of an agency employee and personal identification information. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1026 06/14/2021 |
06/14/2021 | Denise Rosak v. Hempfield Township (Westmoreland) | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1025 06/14/2021 |
06/14/2021 | Denise Rosak v. Hempfield Township (Westmoreland) | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0773 06/14/2021 |
06/14/2021 | James Miller v. Pennridge Regional Police Department | Request sought records involving a vehicle incident. Agency demonstrated that the responsive records may relate to a criminal investigation. Transferred to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. | Bucks | Transferred |
| 2020-1389 06/14/2021 |
06/14/2021 | Justin Macey v. Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority | Request sought records related to proposed projects. Agency provided records on appeal and permissibly redacted individual identification information, but did not prove that any other exemptions apply. Agency did not prove that it conducted a good faith search. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. Upon request for Reconsideration, wile the OOR may conclude that an agency has acted in bad faith, such a finding is not precedential, as a reviewing court may conduct new or additional fact-finding regarding bad faith claims and make the ultimate determination. See Mission Pa., LLC v. McKelvey, 212 A.3d 119, 138-39 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2019). Additionally, only a court may make a finding of bad faith and impose sanctions against a party. 65 P.S. §§ 67.1304, 1305. Reconsideration Denied. | Allegheny | Partially Granted |
| 2021-1059 06/11/2021 |
06/11/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Montgomery County | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1027 06/11/2021 |
06/11/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. Cumberland County | Agency proved the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, the affidavit was sufficient. Reconsideration Denied. | Cumberland | Denied |
| 2021-0880 06/11/2021 |
06/11/2021 | Robert Scott v. Blossburg Borough | Withdrawn. | Tioga | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0804 06/11/2021 |
06/11/2021 | Edwin Severn v. Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania | Request sought emails. Agency provided some unredacted records on appeal and demonstrated that student information is protected by FERPA. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0742 06/11/2021 |
06/11/2021 | Teneema Tibbs v. Philadelphia Department of Human Services | Request sought records of an identified child welfare matter. Agency proved records are confidential under the Child Protective Services Law. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-0741 06/11/2021 |
06/11/2021 | Tamara Summers v. Philadelphia Department of Human Services | Request sought records of an identified child welfare matter. Agency proved records are confidential under the Child Protective Services Law. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-0719 06/11/2021 |
06/11/2021 | Shaniva Sass v. Philadelphia Department of Human Services | Request sought records of the termination of parental rights. The City proved the records are confidential under the Child Protective Services Law. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-0707 06/11/2021 |
06/11/2021 | Charles Picarella v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records related to parole hearing votes from 2001 to present. The Department provided some responsive records prior to the appeal and proved no additional records exist. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0703 06/11/2021 |
06/11/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Wilkes-Barre City | Request sought records related to law enforcement use of force in 2019, internal police misconduct investigations over the past 5 years and emails sent from the Chief of Police to other officers. The City did not prove that the Request was insufficiently specific. The City also did not prove that the use of force policy could not be redacted to exclude tactical information. Granted in part and denied in part. | Luzerne | Partially Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0657 06/11/2021 |
06/11/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Nanticoke City | Consolidated with OOR Dkt. AP 2021-0656. | Luzerne | Consolidated |
| 2021-0656 06/11/2021 |
06/11/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Nanticoke City | Request sought various police department related records. The City provided access to certain records during the appeal. The City proved that disclosure of its weapons/ammunition inventory is likely to threaten public safety and that receipts for ammunition do not exist. The City preliminarily proved that certain emails and attachments are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. The City did not prove that responsive records related to police officer misconduct investigations are exempt records relating to an agency employee or that those records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Granted in part, denied in part, transferred in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Luzerne | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1138 06/10/2021 |
06/10/2021 | Carlie Whalen v. Bensalem Township | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Bucks | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0990 06/10/2021 |
06/10/2021 | Emanuel Lybrand v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought diagnostic photos. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0691 06/10/2021 |
06/10/2021 | Rachel Langan and Self v. Chester County | Request sought statistics related to COVID-19 tests and quarantines at a school district. Agency did not demonstrate that the responsive records are exempt under a nondisclosure agreement or as relating to a noncriminal investigation. Granted. | Chester | Granted |
| 2021-0651 06/10/2021 |
06/10/2021 | Daniel Henry v. York City | Request sought emails sent to the agency from its attorneys related to an appeal. Agency demonstrated that the responsive records are subject to the attorney-client privilege. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2020-0651 06/10/2021 |
06/10/2021 | Austin Nolen v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2020-0650 06/10/2021 |
06/10/2021 | Austin Nolen v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1117 06/09/2021 |
06/09/2021 | Scott White v. Crawford County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Crawford | |
| 2021-1114 06/09/2021 |
06/09/2021 | Tymier McPherson v. Philadelphia County Clerk of Courts | Lehigh County Judicial District The Request seeks records of a judicial agency. Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1113 06/09/2021 |
06/09/2021 | Glue Wilkins v. Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General | The Attorney General is not subject to the jurisdiction of the OOR. Transferred. | Commonwealth | Transferred |
| 2021-1112 06/09/2021 |
06/09/2021 | Stephanie Lombo v. Quakertown Community School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Bucks | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1046 06/09/2021 |
06/09/2021 | Virginia Marcille-Kerslake v. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1008 06/09/2021 |
06/09/2021 | Olivia Taylor and Upper Darby Township Administration v. Upper Darby Township | The appeal did not include the request or the response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Delaware | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-0938 06/09/2021 |
06/09/2021 | Carrie Hahn v. Wilmington Township | Request sought solicitor invoices. Agency did not prove the records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Granted. | Lawrence | Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0935 06/09/2021 |
06/09/2021 | Brandon Timmons v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought redacted portions of Department policies. Agency proved that the disclosure of the records is likely to threaten public safety. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0868 06/09/2021 |
06/09/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Montgomery County | Agency proved that the Request did not comply with a valid Agency policy governing RTKL Requests. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-0757 06/09/2021 |
06/09/2021 | Karen Hoffmann and Aldea - The People's Justice Center v. Berks County | Request sought a document referenced at a county commissioners meeting and communications regarding a county residential facility. Agency provided records on appeal. The Request was insufficiently specific in part, under Section 703 of the RTKL. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Berks | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0669 06/09/2021 |
06/09/2021 | Donna Boyle v. Neshaminy School District | Request sought communications related to the District's mascot. The Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-1106 06/08/2021 |
06/08/2021 | Charles Cole and Cole Family Farm v. Upper Mt Bethel Township | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Northampton | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1016 06/08/2021 |
06/08/2021 | Maxwell Pistilli and Masterman Home & School Diversity & Equity Committee v. Philadelphia School District | Withdrawn | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1006 06/08/2021 |
06/08/2021 | Joseph Jampel v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0991 06/08/2021 |
06/08/2021 | Andrew Sventek v. Erie County District Attorney's Office | The appeal did not include the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Erie | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0934 06/08/2021 |
06/08/2021 | Troy Connelly v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0750 06/08/2021 |
06/08/2021 | Robert Walsh and Armstrong World Industries v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request sought building permits and permit applications. Agency provided records on appeal. Agency proved that records are exempt under the Uniform Construction Code. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0649 06/08/2021 |
06/08/2021 | Ese Olumhense and Spotlight PA v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0454 06/08/2021 |
06/08/2021 | Anthony Orozco and WITF v. Berks County | Withdrawn. | Berks | Withdrawn |
| 2019-2496 06/08/2021 |
06/08/2021 | Michelle Grove v. Gregg Township Centre | Withdrawn. | Centre | Withdrawn |
| 2019-2495 06/08/2021 |
06/08/2021 | Michelle Grove v. Gregg Township Centre | Withdrawn. | Centre | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1105 06/07/2021 |
06/07/2021 | Philip Brown v. Harrisburg City | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1101 06/07/2021 |
06/07/2021 | Deborah Gnan v. Magisterial District Court 59-3-02 | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Elk | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0932 06/07/2021 |
06/07/2021 | Dolma Williams v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request sought records related to unemployment compensation claims. The Department proved that the records are confidential under the Unemployment Compensation Law and its regulations. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0921 06/07/2021 |
06/07/2021 | William Torbeck v. Dunmore School District | Request sought records related to mask wearing during physical exertion. District provided Health & Safety Plan on appeal but did not prove that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Lackawanna | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-0801 06/07/2021 |
06/07/2021 | Lisa Scherer v. Marianna Borough | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0720 06/07/2021 |
06/07/2021 | Megan Brock v. Philadelphia School District | The Request sought records relating to various keywords. The Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-0693 06/07/2021 |
06/07/2021 | Desiree Cole v. Manheim Township School District | Request sought videos of a fight that occurred between two students. The District proved that responsive records are not within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Lancaster | Denied |
| 2021-0664 06/07/2021 |
06/07/2021 | Betty Miller Vanderpool v. Towanda Area School District | Appeal did not include a copy of the request or response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Bradford | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2019-1830 06/07/2021 |
06/07/2021 | Debra Shulski and Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco v. East Bradford Township | Request sought correspondence between Attorney Dwight Yoder and Township employees, consultants or members of the public from April 2019 to present. The Township provided some records on appeal. After in camera inspection, the Township proved that some records are exempt as they are protected by the attorney-client privilege and some records are not exempt by a privilege or exemption. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Chester | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1096 06/04/2021 |
06/04/2021 | Dawn Raines v. South Hanover Township | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature | Dauphin | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-1011 06/04/2021 |
06/04/2021 | Amber South and Chambersburg Public Opinion/USA Today Network v. Mercersburg Borough | Withdrawn | Franklin | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0989 06/04/2021 |
06/04/2021 | Lawrence Harper v. City of Philadelphia, District Attorney | The appeal did not include the request or response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0939 06/04/2021 |
06/04/2021 | Jay Holstein v. Pennsylvania Office of General Counsel | Request sought correspondence to and from an attorney related to the requester. Agency proved that records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and/or the attorney work-product doctrine. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0844 06/04/2021 |
06/04/2021 | Thomas Davis and Raffaele & Associates, LLC v. Southeast Delco School District | Withdrawn | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0676 06/04/2021 |
06/04/2021 | Scott Shapiro v. East Pennsboro Area School District | Request sought copies of videos from school board meetings. Agency provided records on appeal. Agency proved that no additional records exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Cumberland | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-0659 06/04/2021 |
06/04/2021 | Kathleen Bichner and O'Donoghue & O'Donoghue, LLP v. Avon Grove School District | Request sought records showing bids of tile/masonry contractors and records showing payments made to subcontractors selected to work on school district construction project. Agency proved that the records sought were not accessible under Section 506(d) of the RTKL. | Chester | Denied |
| 2021-0528 06/04/2021 |
06/04/2021 | Eric Vanistendael and RENEW 412 LL v. Pittsburgh City | Request sought records related to a building permit. Agency proved that the records are confidential under the Uniform Construction Code. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0465 06/04/2021 |
06/04/2021 | Michael Mellon and Defender Association of Philadelphia v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Request sought names, ranks, badge numbers of officers who took a specific day off of work. Agency demonstrated the information is protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2019-1229 06/04/2021 |
06/04/2021 | Matthew Haar and Saul Ewing, Arnstein, & Lehr LLP v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1054 06/03/2021 |
06/03/2021 | Edward Sotherden v. Montgomery County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0964 06/03/2021 |
06/03/2021 | Ben Heck and Georgia Financial XIII, LLC v. Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County | Withdrawn. | Westmoreland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0894 06/03/2021 |
06/03/2021 | Mel Kardos and Kardos, Rickles & Hand, P.C v. Plumstead Township Police Department | Request sought a police incident report. Agency demonstrated that the responsive records may relate to a criminal investigation. Transferred to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. | Bucks | Transferred |
| 2021-0761 06/03/2021 |
06/03/2021 | Brittany Sensenig and Americans For Fair Treatment v. Freeland Borough | Request sought records related to collective bargaining agreements. Agency failed to respond. Granted. | Luzerne | Granted |
| 2021-0697 06/03/2021 |
06/03/2021 | Martin Kuzmkowski v. Franklin Regional School District | Request sought records identified by keyword list. Agency provided access to records under FERPA. Dismissed as moot. | Westmoreland | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0648 06/03/2021 |
06/03/2021 | Kathleen Croft v. Donegal Township | Request sought Parks & Rec Zoom meetings. Agency proved records do not exist. Denied. | Washington | Denied |
| 2021-0637 06/03/2021 |
06/03/2021 | Chase Spring v. Middletown Township | Request sought records related to plans for a neighborhood. The agency provided a record on appeal, but did not prove that no other records exist in its possession, custody, or control. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-1048 06/02/2021 |
06/02/2021 | Justin Coppola v. McGuffey School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Washington | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0866 06/02/2021 |
06/02/2021 | Joseph Kanfer and Woolford Kanfer Law PC v. Lancaster City | Withdrawn | Lancaster | |
| 2021-0722 06/02/2021 |
06/02/2021 | Joseph Wells and The Rocket v. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | Agency provided access to the records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0599 06/02/2021 |
06/02/2021 | Elizabeth Weir v. Wissahickon School District | Request sought records and legal invoices related to school district reopening plans. Portions of the Request were sufficiently specific under Section 703. Portions of the Request were not sufficiently specific under Secion 703. Granted in part, denied in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0826 06/01/2021 |
06/01/2021 | Robert Dukes and Ridley Township Police Department v. Ridley Township | Request sought records related to permanent service connected retirement disabilities awarded to Township police officers. The Township did not properly post policy requiring the use of a form. Granted. Upon Request for Reconsideration, arguments not raised before the fact-finder are waived and cannot be raised for the first time in a petition for reconsideration. Reconsideration Denied. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-0759 06/01/2021 |
06/01/2021 | Brittany Sensenig and Americans For Fair Treatment v. Union Township (Lawrence) | Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Lawrence | Granted |
| 2021-0373 06/01/2021 |
06/01/2021 | Matt Sullivan v. City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-1043 05/28/2021 |
05/28/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. Cumberland County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Cumberland | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-1042 05/28/2021 |
05/28/2021 | Gia Thorngate v. Lancaster County District Attorney | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over final determinations issued by other appeals officers. Dismissed. | Lancaster | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0898 05/28/2021 |
05/28/2021 | Brian Rittmeyer and Tribune-Review v. Highlands School District | Request sought a settlement agreement. The agreement is a financial record and cannot be redacted. The employee's name and length of service are not protected by the constitutional right to privacy when in a financial record. Granted. | Allegheny | Granted |
| 2021-0841 05/28/2021 |
05/28/2021 | Jason Ortitay and Pennsylvania House of Representatives v. Pennsylvania Office of the Governor | Request sought copies of communications regarding House Bill 963 of 2019, Joint Resolution 2 of 2019 and publication of constitutional amendment language. Agency proved certain records are protected by the attorney-client privilege, attorney-work product doctrine and reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Granted in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0654 05/28/2021 |
05/28/2021 | Casey Monaghan v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought records of discipline for and the full personnel file of an identified PSP Trooper. Agency properly provided records on appeal and demonstrated that some records constitute exempt performance reviews or noncriminal investigations, but did not demonstrate that all records are exempt. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0529 05/28/2021 |
05/28/2021 | Megan Shannon and Offit Kurman v. Conneaut Lake Borough | Request sought records related to a Borough construction/renovation project. Agency proved that no additional records exist within its possession, custody or control. Agency's assessment of fees was not proper under the OOR fee structure. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed in part. | Crawford | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-0545 05/28/2021 |
05/28/2021 | Steve Camburn v. Pottstown Borough | Request for a landlord database with email addresses. Agency proved that some email addresses are personal identification information. Granted in part, denied in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-1036 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Rose Schulz v. Lewistown Borough | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Mifflin | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1029 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Christopher Hoffmann and Lehigh and Northampton Trans. v. Reading City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Berks | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0959 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Brady Riedel v. Allegheny County | Withdrawn | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0910 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Jeffrey Aster and Personal Security Solutions LLC v. Upper Saucon Township Police Department | Withdrawn | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0904 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Chuck Burk v. Sharon Hill Borough | Request sought any and all video recordings for March 2021 for the Secretary office. Agency failed to prove the records are exempt. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-0903 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Chuck Burk v. Sharon Hill Borough | Request sought records of a Borough council meeting. Agency did not prove the records are protected by the attorney-client privilege, relate to an agency employee or disclosure of the records likely to threaten the personal security of an individual. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-0902 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Chuck Burk v. Sharon Hill Borough | Request sought a video recording for March 2021 of the Secretary's office area. Agency did not prove the records are exempt. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-0901 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Chuck Burk v. Sharon Hill Borough | Request sought records of a Borough council meeting. Agency did not prove the records are protected by the attorney-client privilege, relate to an agency employee or disclosure of the records likely to threaten the personal security of an individual. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-0900 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Chuck Burk v. Sharon Hill Borough | Request sought notes and minutes of the Solicitor from an April 12, 2017. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-0899 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Chuck Burk v. Sharon Hill Borough | Request sought council meeting minutes. Agency proved records are draft meeting minutes. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-0784 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Todd Bartley and Talkwilliamsport.com v. Williamsport Area School District | Consolidated into AP 2021-0780 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Lycoming | Consolidated |
| 2021-0783 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Todd Bartley and Talkwilliamsport.com v. Williamsport Area School District | Consolidated into AP 2021-0780 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Lycoming | Consolidated |
| 2021-0782 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Todd Bartley and Talkwilliamsport.com v. Williamsport Area School District | Consolidated into AP 2021-0780 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Lycoming | Consolidated |
| 2021-0781 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Todd Bartley and Talkwilliamsport.com v. Williamsport Area School District | Consolidated into AP 2021-0780 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Lycoming | Consolidated |
| 2021-0780 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Todd Bartley and Talkwilliamsport.com v. Williamsport Area School District | Request sought records related to various emails, text messages, voicemails, and legal invoices associated with a baseball team, a "No Trespass Notice," and other matters. Agency provided additional records on appeal, conducted a good faith search, and proved that certain records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Agency proved that certain information is personal identification information or information identifying minors, and that other information is protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Some records or portions of records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. One Item is sufficiently specific to enable the agency to locate responsive records. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Lycoming | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0694 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Sharon Barberides and Styers Farm Market, Inc. v. Middletown Township | Request sought records relating to a lease of Styer Orchard and Farm Store. Agency proved certain records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency and that records contain exempt personal identification information. Agency did not prove the records are protected by the attorney-client privilege or reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Granted in part and denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0682 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Timothy Daly v. Pennsbury School District | Request sought an incident report. Agency proved the records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-0679 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Timothy Daly v. Pennsbury School District | Agency provided access to the records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Bucks | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0678 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Timothy Daly v. Pennsbury School District | Request sought copies of all emails and text messages between August 2018 and January 2019. The Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-0655 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Timothy James v. York City | Request sought records related to the process for sale of a wastewater authority. Agency properly provided certain records on appeal, but demonstrated that other records are subject to the attorney-client privilege or attorney-work product doctrine, or do not exist in the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | York | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0650 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Daniel Henry v. York City | Request sought emails relating to a law firm's investigation of an officer. Agency demonstrated that the responsive records are exempt under the attorney-client privilege. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-0613 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Michael Simmonds and IBEW Local 126 v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Request sought a sub-contractor agreement between two specified companies related to a provided job number. The Department proved that responsive records are not within the Departments possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0602 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Charles Taylor v. Raccoon Township | Request sought records of an ATV incident. Agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Beaver County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Beaver | Transferred |
| 2021-0598 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Ronald Wilford v. Montgomery County Children and Youth Services | Request sought records regarding a specific minor and case number. Agency proved the records are confidential under the Child Protective Services Law. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-0561 05/27/2021 |
05/27/2021 | Christopher Mele and delawarecurrents.org v. Philadelphia Fire Department | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1021 05/26/2021 |
05/26/2021 | Gary Gerber v. Monroe County Clerk of Courts | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Monroe | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0852 05/26/2021 |
05/26/2021 | Terry Trexler v. Newtown Borough | Request sought paper copies of, among other records, financial records related to a law firms representation of the Borough, copies of specified invoices related to Borough vendors, Borough police use of force incident reports from 2015 to present, and the Borough police use of force policy itself. The Borough is properly seeking payment prior to delivery of the records. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-0820 05/26/2021 |
05/26/2021 | Trisha Frasetto Nicholl and Charles Jones, LLC v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0805 05/26/2021 |
05/26/2021 | John Haydt v. Liberty Township (Susquehanna) | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Susquehanna | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0547 05/26/2021 |
05/26/2021 | Jaclyn De Tore and WPMT FOX43 v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought communications between two agency employees. The Department has demonstrated that records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-1702 05/26/2021 |
05/26/2021 | Philip Coyle v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought results of COVID-19 tracking and tracing. Agency provided additional records on appeal. Agency demonstrated that the transmission data is exempt under the Disease Protection and Control Law. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-1007 05/25/2021 |
05/25/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Delaware County | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. Upon request for Reconsideration, the appeal was properly dismissed as untimely filed. Reconsideration Denied. | Delaware | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-1003 05/25/2021 |
05/25/2021 | Austen Yeany v. Geneva College | Geneva College is not an agency as defined by the RTKL. Dismissed. | Beaver | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0856 05/25/2021 |
05/25/2021 | Jamal Bennet v. Williamsport City | Request sought surety bonds and oaths of office from the City. The City provided a record to the Requester prior to appeal and proved no additional responsive records exist in the City's possession, custody or control. Denied. | Lycoming | Denied |
| 2021-0788 05/25/2021 |
05/25/2021 | Ricardo Morales-Vasquez v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought various DOC policies. The agency proved that disclosure of the policy responsive to Item One would jeopardize public safety. The agency also proved that records responsive to Items Two and Three of the Request do not exist. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0758 05/25/2021 |
05/25/2021 | Brittany Sensenig and Americans For Fair Treatment v. Upper Leacock Township | Withdrawn. | Lancaster | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0606 05/25/2021 |
05/25/2021 | Sean Carmody and Carmody & Ging, LLC v. Neville Township | Request sought notices of violations. Township proved that notices are exempt noncriminal investigate records except if they impose a fine, but addresses of individuals are protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Granted in part and denied in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0567 05/25/2021 |
05/25/2021 | Dana Barr and Oak Creek Creations v. Volant Borough | Lawrence | Consolidated | |
| 2021-0564 05/25/2021 |
05/25/2021 | Dana Barr and Oak Creek Creations v. Volant Borough | Request sought records related to legislation and ordinances pertaining to portable toilets in flood plains. Agency proved that records do not exist in its possession, custody or control. A portion of the Request required agency to do legal research to respond. Denied. | Lawrence | Denied |
| 2021-0370 05/25/2021 |
05/25/2021 | Ed Mahon and PA Post v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0341 05/25/2021 |
05/25/2021 | Matthew Heckert and Local 520 Plumbers Pipefitters &HVAC-R Technicians v. York County | Request sought records related to a construction project. Agency did not prove that fringe benefit information in certified payroll records are not records of the agency. Agency did not prove that redacted fringe benefit information is exempt personal financial information. Granted. | York | Granted |
| 2021-0923 05/24/2021 |
05/24/2021 | William Torbeck v. Dunmore School District | Consolidated | Lackawanna | Consolidated |
| 2021-0917 05/24/2021 |
05/24/2021 | Brian Rittmeyer and Tribune-Review v. New Kensington City | Dismissed as premature. | Westmoreland | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0895 05/24/2021 |
05/24/2021 | Kirk Hackett v. Pennsylvania Department of State | The appeal did not include the Request or response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0878 05/24/2021 |
05/24/2021 | Andrew Rau and Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees v. East Pikeland Township | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0846 05/24/2021 |
05/24/2021 | Gene Goebel v. Concord Township (Delaware) | Request sought fee waiver documentation. Agency proved that the responsive records do not exist and provided some records during the appeal. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Delaware | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-0834 05/24/2021 |
05/24/2021 | John Lorenzo v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request sought records of a specified boiler. Agency demonstrated that the responsive records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0819 05/24/2021 |
05/24/2021 | Matt Sullivan v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0994 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Daneen Keith and NJM Insurance Group v. Middletown Township Police Department | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. Transferred to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Bucks | Transferred |
| 2021-0988 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Michael Ginyard v. Allegheny County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0919 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | George Plesko v. Kennett Township | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0914 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | George Plesko v. Kennett Township | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0853 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services | Request sought Business licenses associated with agencies. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0840 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Jason Ortitay v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought copies of communications regarding House Bill 963 of 2019, Joint Resolution 2 of 2019 and publication of constitutional amendment language. Agency proved certain records are protected by the attorney-client privilege, attorney-work product doctrine and reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Granted in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0831 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Jean Mintz v. Schuylkill County | The Request does not seek records under the RTKL. Dismissed. | Schuylkill | Dismissed: Does not seek records |
| 2021-0825 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Todd Bartley and Talkwilliamsport.com v. Williamsport Area School District | Request sought various records related to emails sent by District officials between January 1, 2018 through March 5, 2021, and also sought a report of the taxpayer cases referred for criminal arrest or to the Magistrate Judge for fiscal years 2017 through 2021. The District did not reasonably interpret the Request to not include attachments of emails. The District proved that it properly withheld records protected by the attorney-client privilege it is not in the possession, custody or control of some records, and that the records would be confidential under the Local Tax Enabling Act. Granted in part and denied in part. | Lycoming | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0775 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Jo Ciavaglia and Bucks County Courier Times v. Warminster Township | Request for a settlement agreement. Records were provided to the requester during the appeal. The agency proved that it does not possess a record. The agency proved that a record is an exempt medical record. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0748 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Daniel Siegel and Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC v. Upper Darby Township | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0677 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Timothy Daly v. Pennsbury School District | Withdrawn | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0616 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Erin Spencer v. Allegheny County | Consolidated | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-0614 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Erin Spencer v. Allegheny County | Request sought emails relating to civil penalties. A portion of the Request was sufficiently specific under Section 703. Granted in part and denied in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0594 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Amber Rush v. Mars Area School District | Request sought invoices. District demonstrated that it maintains the records in paper format and does not have electronic redaction software so fees are permissible. Denied. | Butler | Denied |
| 2021-0593 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0592 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0591 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0590 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0589 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0588 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0587 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0586 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0584 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0583 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated with Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township (OOR Dkt. AP 2021-0570) | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0581 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated with Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township (OOR Dkt. AP 2021-0570) | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0580 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Delaware | Consolidated | |
| 2021-0575 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated into 2021-0572. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0574 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Consolidated into 2021-0572 | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0573 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Morgan Snook and NCPA Media LLC v. Lycoming County | Request sought certain disciplinary records. The agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Lycoming | Denied |
| 2021-0572 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Requests sought documents related to trees on several properties. Agency did not demonstrate that the requests are insufficiently specific under Section 703 of the RTKL. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-0570 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Requests sought information related to hazard trees. Each appeal was filed after the appeals period had run. Dismissed as untimely. | Delaware | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0555 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Robert Ryan v. Riegelsville Borough | Request sought communications between the agency solicitor and a constable. Agency provided an additional record on appeal and proved that one record does not exist in its possession. The record is not accessible under Section 506(d). Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0546 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | David Nernberg v. Pittsburgh School District | Request sought communications of the reopening of the District's schools. The Request was sufficiently specific under Section 703. Granted. | Allegheny | Granted |
| 2021-0537 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Kathy Scarborough and Herff Jones v. West Chester University of Pennsylvania | Request sought scoring sheets of Herff Jones in BID-430001121. Agency proved the records are exempt procurement materials. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0531 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Timothy Duffy and Hill Wallack LLP v. Plumstead Township | Request sought correspondence between the agency and identified individuals about a Boy Scout camp. Agency proved that some records are related to a noncriminal investigation, but did not prove this with regard to other records. Complainants' names, phone numbers, and email and home addresses are protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Agency did not prove that no other records exist in its possession, custody, or control. Granted in part and denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0510 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Howard Kepple and Office Design Services Photography v. Pennsylvania Game Commission | The Request sought information related to an incident involving a bald eagle. The agency proved the records relate to a criminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0499 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Stephen Piner v. Blair County | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Blair | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2020-1246 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Philip Hinerman and Fox Rothschild, LLP v. Millcreek Township (Erie County) | Request sought professional and legal service records related to stormwater runoff issues on identified parcels of land. Agency's interpretation of the Request was reasonable. Agency proved that no additional records exist. Agency proved that certain records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and attorney work-product doctrine, but did not prove that others are privileged. Granted in part, denied in part. Upon request for Reconsideration, the Appeals Officer did not commit an error or law or abuse of discretion in relying upon the evidence submitted by the Township. Reconsideration Denied. | Erie | Partially Granted |
| 2020-0074 05/21/2021 |
05/21/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought records related to RTKL requests. Agency provided some records on appeal and proved that some records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Agency proved that redactions may be made to material protected by the attorney-work product doctrine, but did not prove that the entirety of these records may be redacted. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0971 05/20/2021 |
05/20/2021 | Vicki Piontek v. Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General | The Attorney General is not subject to the jurisdiction of the OOR. Transferred. | Commonwealth | Transferred |
| 2021-0885 05/20/2021 |
05/20/2021 | Brittany Suszan v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Withdrawn | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0865 05/20/2021 |
05/20/2021 | Philip Brown v. Bloomsburg Town Police Department | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Columbia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0832 05/20/2021 |
05/20/2021 | Joe Rudolph and Nationwide Insurance v. Radnor Township | Request sought an incident report regarding the death of an individual. The Township proved that the responsive record is related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-0816 05/20/2021 |
05/20/2021 | Daniel Warren v. Montgomery County Treasurer | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0813 05/20/2021 |
05/20/2021 | Terry Siford v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought blank copies of forms. The appeal was filed after the appeal period had passed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0812 05/20/2021 |
05/20/2021 | Jessica LaBarge and Russo Law Offices v. Northampton County | Appeal was insufficient as it did not address the agency's reasons for denial pursuant to Section 1101(a)(1). Dismissed. | Northampton | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0802 05/20/2021 |
05/20/2021 | Robert Abrams v. Pennsbury School District | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0766 05/20/2021 |
05/20/2021 | Todd Bartley and Talkwilliamsport.com v. Williamsport City | Request sought records related to communications between City employees. Agency proved that some records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control, but did not prove this with regard to all records. Agency properly redacted telephone numbers as personal identification information. Granted in part and denied in part. | Lycoming | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0645 05/20/2021 |
05/20/2021 | Madge Monser v. Ambler Borough | The Request sought an electronic meeting link. The Borough proved that the link does not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-0585 05/20/2021 |
05/20/2021 | Donald Litman and Autism Limited v. Towamencin Township | Request sought records referring to or relating to the issuance of a criminal citation for the parking of a RV from 1/1/2018 to the date of the Request. Agency provided additional records during the appeal. Agency proved that certain records relate to a criminal investigation. Agency did not prove that records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Granted in part, dismissed as moot in part, transferred in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0481 05/20/2021 |
05/20/2021 | Thomas Schiebel v. Center Township | Request sought records relating to medical insurance premiums for the agency's supervisors. The Requester did not modify the Request on appeal, and the agency provided access to some records on appeal. The agency did not prove that the redactions were proper under HIPAA, or that the records included exempt medical records or personal identification information. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Butler | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2020-1467 05/20/2021 |
05/20/2021 | William Brogan v. City of Philadelphia Streets Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0970 05/19/2021 |
05/19/2021 | Darlene Esposito v. American Federation of Government Employees | American Federation of Government Employees is not an agency as defined by the RTKL. Dismissed. | Bucks | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0943 05/19/2021 |
05/19/2021 | Steve Sweitzer v. Northeastern York School District | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0533 05/19/2021 |
05/19/2021 | Michael Mizenko v. Banks Township | Request sought list of disbursements made from fees. The Request was sufficiently specific. Granted. | Carbon | Granted |
| 2021-0519 05/19/2021 |
05/19/2021 | Diane Noss v. Shickshinny Borough | Withdrawn | Luzerne | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0506 05/19/2021 |
05/19/2021 | Karen Arena v. Upper Gwynedd Township | Request sought records related to a specific property, including permit applications and building plans. The agency proved the records are confidential under the Copyright Act. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-0413 05/19/2021 |
05/19/2021 | Jon Pushinsky v. Meyersdale Borough | Withdrawn | Somerset | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0962 05/18/2021 |
05/18/2021 | Peter Panepinto v. Delaware County District Attorney's Office | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. Transferred to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Delaware | Transferred |
| 2021-0822 05/18/2021 |
05/18/2021 | Michael McIlhinney and Orphanides & Toner, LLP v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Withdrawn | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0559 05/18/2021 |
05/18/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Kingston Borough | Request sought receipts and records related to police department ammunition and emails of the police chief. Agency proved that that the disclosure of some records is likely to threaten the personal security of an individual. Agency proved that the disclosure of the records is likely to threaten public safety. Agency did not prove that some records relate to a criminal investigation. Granted in part, denied in part. | Luzerne | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0553 05/18/2021 |
05/18/2021 | Kelly Preneta and Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce v. Schuylkill County | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0501 05/18/2021 |
05/18/2021 | Hilton Mincy v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records of dates for COVID-19 quarantining in a state correctional facility. Agency proved that no additional records exist. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0855 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | Robert Cavalier v. Hampton Township | The appeal did not include a copy of the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0795 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | Theodore Schell v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records relating to the Requester's incarceration. The agency proved that the records are judicial records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0787 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | Scott MacNeil v. Sharon Hill Borough | Request sought records related to budget line item. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-0695 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | Thomas Micozzie v. Upper Darby Township | Request sought records related to RTKL requests. Agency provided records on appeal and proved that certain records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Agency proved that certain records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and/or the attorney-work product doctrine. Certain Items of the request are insufficiently specific to enable a response. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Delaware | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0631 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | Shannon Harris v. Central Bucks School District | Request sought emails. The District provided responsive records on appeal. One email is related to labor negotiations and addressed in 2021-0630. The District properly refunded the Requester and the OOR declines to make a finding of bad faith. Granted in part and denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-0560 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | Casey Monaghan v. Lycoming–Clinton County Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Program | Request sought records related to a data breach. Agency proved that records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control, and agencies are not required to obtain records of a third party that do not directly relate to a governmental function. Denied. | Lycoming | Denied |
| 2021-0545 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | Brian Koval v. Canton Borough | Withdrawn. | Bradford | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0508 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | Michael Yaria and Penn Commercial Investigations, LLC v. Allegheny County | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2738 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Consolidated into AP 2020-2721 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Carbon | Consolidated |
| 2020-2737 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Consolidated into AP 2020-2721 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Carbon | Consolidated |
| 2020-2736 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Consolidated into AP 2020-2721 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Carbon | Consolidated |
| 2020-2734 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Consolidated into AP 2020-2721 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Carbon | Consolidated |
| 2020-2733 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Consolidated into AP 2020-2721 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Carbon | Consolidated |
| 2020-2732 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Consolidated into AP 2020-2721 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Carbon | Consolidated |
| 2020-2722 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Consolidated into AP 2020-2721 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Carbon | Consolidated |
| 2020-2721 05/17/2021 |
05/17/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Request sought to inspect various records retained by the District. Requester inspected records on appeal, but asserts additional records exist. Agency did not prove that no other records exist in its possession, custody, or control. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Carbon | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0951 05/14/2021 |
05/14/2021 | Arun Ponnusamy and Capdigisoft Solutions Inc v. City of Philadelphia Water Department | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0858 05/14/2021 |
05/14/2021 | Darren Gentilquore v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Agency proved that requested does not exist. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0661 05/14/2021 |
05/14/2021 | Nicole Stanec and CSI Corporate Security and Investigations, LLC v. Allegheny County | Request sought information regarding calls and police responses made in regard to two addresses within the County. Agency proved that records other than a time response log pertained to audio recordings/telephone/radio transmissions received by emergency dispatch personnel. However, agency did not prove that all information was provided as it pertained to the County's time response log. Granted in part and denied in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0518 05/14/2021 |
05/14/2021 | Susan Snyder v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought records relating to an alleged incident at a hospital. The agency did not prove that the records are confidential under the MCARE Act. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-0462 05/14/2021 |
05/14/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought certain voting records. The agency provided access to some records on appeal and proved that access to other records is governed by the Pennsylvania Voter Registration Act. The agency also proved that certain records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Lastly, the Requester partially withdrew the appeal with respect to other records. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part and withdrawn in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-0240 05/14/2021 |
05/14/2021 | Nat Lownes v. City of Philadelphia Mayor's Office | Request sought records related to applications for the City Board of Education. Agency provided third party notice. Certain records are protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Agency did not prove that records may be withheld in their entirety under the RTKL. Some records may only be accessed under the Voter Registration Act. Granted in part, denied in part. Upon Reconsideration granted, Final Determination upheld. Granted in part, denied in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0948 05/13/2021 |
05/13/2021 | Marcus Wallace v. Cumberland County | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Cumberland | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0857 05/13/2021 |
05/13/2021 | Richard Disco v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought parole recommendation. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0854 05/13/2021 |
05/13/2021 | Trent Zank v. Bridgeville Borough Police Department | Request sought investigative reports. Agency proved that the records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Allegheny | |
| 2021-0807 05/13/2021 |
05/13/2021 | Justin Raynes v. Delaware County | Request sought a liability insurance certificate. The County proved that it is not in possession, custody or control of the responsive record. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-0789 05/13/2021 |
05/13/2021 | Dwight Bowen v. City of Philadelphia, District Attorney | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0777 05/13/2021 |
05/13/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Montgomery County | Records of fixing the Agency's website. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. Upon Reconsideration, the Petition was not filed within 15 days of Final Determination issued date. Denied as untimely filed. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-0744 05/13/2021 |
05/13/2021 | Jeanne Webster v. Dauphin County District Attorney's Office | Request sought records related to Requester's case. Agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Dauphin | Transferred |
| 2021-0660 05/13/2021 |
05/13/2021 | Shannon Harris v. Central Bucks School District | Request sought, in relevant part, phone records. It is the AORO's duty to determine whether records are responsive and whether any exemptions apply. Granted. | Bucks | Granted |
| 2021-0630 05/13/2021 |
05/13/2021 | Shannon Harris v. Central Bucks School District | Request sought emails and phone conversations. The District proved that transcripts do not exist, personal health information may be redacted, some emails are related to labor negotiations, but not that FERPA applies. The District properly refunded the Requester and the OOR declines to make a finding of bad faith. Granted in part and denied in part. Upon Request for Reconsideration, a review of the file does not indicate any abuse of discretion on the part of the Appeals Officer by permitting the District to further develop the record. Petition for Reconsideration Denied. | Bucks | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0463 05/13/2021 |
05/13/2021 | Daniel Henry v. York City | Request sought emails between City officials and a law firm on July 29, 2020, regarding an investigation. The City proved that responsive records are not within the City's possession, custody or control. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-0930 05/12/2021 |
05/12/2021 | Sunil & Sylvie Nagpal v. Upper Providence Township (Montgomery) | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0889 05/12/2021 |
05/12/2021 | Howard Lynde v. Dauphin County | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0860 05/12/2021 |
05/12/2021 | James Rivers v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0817 05/12/2021 |
05/12/2021 | Stephanie King v. Philadelphia School District | Withdrawn | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0796 05/12/2021 |
05/12/2021 | Nino Vittorio v. Newtown Township Municipal Authority | Request sought various records related to the construction and installation of a public sewer system. The Authority provided records prior to appeal and proved no additional records exist. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-0774 05/12/2021 |
05/12/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | The appeal did not include a copy of the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. On Reconsideration, a review of the file shows the OOR's Order was contained on page 2 of the Notice of Appeal. The Appeals Officer did not error in dismissing the appeal after the deadline passed for curing the deficiency. Reconsideration Denied. | Delaware | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0769 05/12/2021 |
05/12/2021 | Kenneth Konias v. Allegheny County | Request sought jail records. Agency demonstrated that release of the responsive records would be reasonably likely to endanger public or private safety. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0765 05/12/2021 |
05/12/2021 | Traci Starsinic v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought COVID-19 transmission data and records related to a change in Pennsylvania's mask order. Agency demonstrated that the transmission data is exempt under the Disease Protection and Control Law, but not that responsive emails are protected. Granted in part, denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0762 05/12/2021 |
05/12/2021 | Eugene Goebel v. Garnet Valley School District | Request sought records received from the county and the properties subject to an identified appeal. Agency properly provided some records on appeal, but did not demonstrate that no other responsive records exist. Granted in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Delaware | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0692 05/12/2021 |
05/12/2021 | Elizabeth Weir v. Wissahickon School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0458 05/12/2021 |
05/12/2021 | Brian Rittmeyer and Tribune-Review v. Highlands School District | Request sought Memorandum of Understanding between School District and Education Association. The Memorandum is not a financial record under the RTKL. Although the District did not prove that the Memorandum was an exempt personnel record under the RTKL, it demonstrated that the names of individuals in the Memorandum were protected by the state Constitutional right to privacy. Granted in part and denied in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0847 05/11/2021 |
05/11/2021 | Megan Lessman v. Snyder County | The appeal did not include the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Snyder | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0785 05/11/2021 |
05/11/2021 | David Berger and Norris McLaughlin, PA v. Allentown City | Request sought correspondence. The City proved that two emails are records relate to a noncriminal investigation, but a letter is not. Granted in part and denied in part. | Lehigh | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0455 05/11/2021 |
05/11/2021 | Kevin Dorsey v. Buckingham Township | Request sought emails between the agency and a property management company. Request is insufficiently specific to enable the agency to locate responsive records. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-0437 05/11/2021 |
05/11/2021 | Chris Lowman and Noble Environmental v. West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0357 05/11/2021 |
05/11/2021 | Christine Sciulli v. Downingtown Area School District | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0797 05/10/2021 |
05/10/2021 | Ernest Thomas v. Lebanon County | Request sought meeting minutes with specific search terms. Agency proved that records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. Upon Reconsideration, a review of the evidence submitted by the Agency, the Appeals Officer did not err in declining to make a finding of bad faith. Reconsideration Denied. | Lebanon | Denied |
| 2021-0778 05/10/2021 |
05/10/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Armstrong County | Withdrawn. | Armstrong | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0756 05/10/2021 |
05/10/2021 | Nathan Benefield and Commonwealth Foundation v. Pennsylvania Office of the Governor | Request sought emails from the governor's chief of staff regarding a constitutional amendment. Agency demonstrated that the responsive records relate to internal deliberations regarding a legislative process. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0747 05/10/2021 |
05/10/2021 | Richard Burr v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought email communications between Dr. Rachel Levine and Sarah Boateng. Agency failed to prove the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2021-0494 05/10/2021 |
05/10/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Hanover Township | Request sought a police weapon and vehicle inventory list. Agency proved the disclosure of certain records is likely to threaten public safety. Agency failed to prove no other records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted in part and denied in part. | Luzerne | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0492 05/10/2021 |
05/10/2021 | David Curtin v. Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania | Request sought an individual's DD214 form. Agency proved that record is protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0871 05/07/2021 |
05/07/2021 | Wallace McKelvey and PennLive / The Patriot-News v. Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0869 05/07/2021 |
05/07/2021 | Mark Addlespurger v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0862 05/07/2021 |
05/07/2021 | Brian Koval v. Canton Borough | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. Reconsideration granted. Upon Reconsideration, the Final Determination was upheld. | Bradford | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0809 05/07/2021 |
05/07/2021 | Tom Ford and The Boro & Towne News v. Mount Pocono Borough | Withdrawn | Monroe | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0728 05/07/2021 |
05/07/2021 | Nathan Benefield and Commonwealth Foundation v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought records involving a proposed constitutional amendment. Agency properly provided some records on appeal, demonstrated that some records are exempt as internal, predecisional, deliberative statements, and others are subject to the attorney-client privilege, and demonstrated that some records contain attorney-work product, but did not demonstrate that all records could be withheld. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0704 05/07/2021 |
05/07/2021 | Jonathan Silver and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette v. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0667 05/07/2021 |
05/07/2021 | Scott MacNeil v. Sharon Hill Borough | Request sought financial records of the Sharon Hill Pubic Library. The Borough proved that it is not in the possession, custody or control of responsive records. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-0666 05/07/2021 |
05/07/2021 | Tracey Dryden v. Sharon Hill Borough | Request sought financial records of the Sharon Hill Pubic Library. The Borough proved that it is not in the possession, custody or control of responsive records. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-0665 05/07/2021 |
05/07/2021 | Tracey Turner v. Sharon Hill Borough | Request sought financial records of the Sharon Hill Pubic Library. The Borough proved that it is not in the possession, custody or control of responsive records. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-0627 05/07/2021 |
05/07/2021 | Curtis Gilbert and American Public Media v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Withdrawn | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0536 05/07/2021 |
05/07/2021 | Casey Monaghan v. Lycoming County District Attorney's Office | Withdrawn. | Lycoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0709 05/06/2021 |
05/06/2021 | Dwight Bowen v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought certain DOC policies and challenged fees assessed. The Department proved that the policies withheld are likely to threaten the personal security of an individual and threaten public safety. The fees assessed by the Department were proper. The Department failed to prove that the Use of Force policy was responsive to the Request. Granted in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0634 05/06/2021 |
05/06/2021 | Christine Bailey v. Ferguson Township (Centre) | Withdrawn. | Centre | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0183 05/06/2021 |
05/06/2021 | Dean Adam and Perry Township Supervisor v. Perry Township | Withdrawn. | Berks | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2675 05/06/2021 |
05/06/2021 | Tracey Dryden v. Sharon Hill Borough | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2019-2447 05/06/2021 |
05/06/2021 | Susan Schwartz and Press Enterprise v. Columbia County | Withdrawn. | Columbia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0896 05/05/2021 |
05/05/2021 | Samuel Haaz and Fox Rothschild, LLP v. Pocono Township Police Department | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. Transferred to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Monroe | Transferred |
| 2021-0890 05/05/2021 |
05/05/2021 | James Hayward v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0836 05/05/2021 |
05/05/2021 | David Kneller v. Luzerne County District Attorney's Office | Withdrawn. | Luzerne | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0803 05/05/2021 |
05/05/2021 | Akeem Austin v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | The appeal did not include the request or agency response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0794 05/05/2021 |
05/05/2021 | Luis Nunez-Calderon v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request for sentencing and committal records. The agency proved that it does not possess the requested records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0793 05/05/2021 |
05/05/2021 | Jeffrey Nelson v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request for sentencing and other records. The agency has proven that it does not possess the requested records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0738 05/05/2021 |
05/05/2021 | Kenneth Konias v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought criminal history information for himself and another individual as well as related police blotter information. PSP proved that some responsive records are exempt from disclosure under CHRIA and is not in the possession, custody or control of the remaining records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0734 05/05/2021 |
05/05/2021 | Eugene Goebel v. Concord Township (Delaware) | Consolidated | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0733 05/05/2021 |
05/05/2021 | Eugene Goebel v. Concord Township (Delaware) | Consolidated | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0732 05/05/2021 |
05/05/2021 | Eugene Goebel v. Concord Township (Delaware) | Consolidated | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0726 05/05/2021 |
05/05/2021 | Eugene Goebel v. Concord Township | Request sought various Township records. Agency provided access to the records on appeal but failed to prove no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Delaware | Reversed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0675 05/05/2021 |
05/05/2021 | Jacob Adelman and Philadelphia Inquirer v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Request sought records relating to several identified properties. Agency properly provided some records on appeal and demonstrated that some records do not exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency and that other parts of the Request are insufficiently specific, but not that other records are exempt. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0457 05/05/2021 |
05/05/2021 | Karen Shuey and Reading Eagle v. Berks County | Request for a proposal and letter of support. Agency proved that it does not possess the proposal. Agency did not prove that access to the letter of support is governed by the Freedom of Information Act. Agency did not prove that disclosure of the letter of support would result in the loss of federal funding. Granted in part, denied in part. | Berks | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0377 05/05/2021 |
05/05/2021 | Jo Ciavaglia and Bucks County Courier Times v. Bucks County | Request sought coroner death forms. The agency did not prove that the records are protected by the state Constitutional right to privacy or are otherwise exempt. Granted. | Bucks | Granted |
| 2021-0830 05/04/2021 |
05/04/2021 | Dwight Bowen v. Pennsylvania State Police | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0746 05/04/2021 |
05/04/2021 | Darryl Murphy and WHYY v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Request sought correspondence. The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0706 05/04/2021 |
05/04/2021 | MarQuice Gatewood v. Lancaster County | Request sought oaths of office and statements of financial interest for several individuals. Agency proved some records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency and provided access to certain records on appeal. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Lancaster | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0700 05/04/2021 |
05/04/2021 | Jennifer Swift and The Innocence Project v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought records relating to a death and subsequent arrest. Agency proved some records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). Agency did not prove records relate to a noncriminal investigation or an agency employee, but proved records contain exempt personal identification information. Granted in part, denied in part and transferred in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0646 05/04/2021 |
05/04/2021 | Steve Volk and Resolve Philly v. Dauphin County | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0327 05/04/2021 |
05/04/2021 | Brian Puricelli and Law Office of Brian Puricelli v. Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority | Request sought billing records and calculations. Agency demonstrated that some records do not exist, and that some records contain exempt personal identification information or information covered by the state right to privacy, but not that other records are exempt. Granted in part, denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0752 05/03/2021 |
05/03/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | Request sought official meeting minutes. District demonstrated official minutes are only available in hard copy and may charge a fee. Denied. | Carbon | Denied |
| 2021-0751 05/03/2021 |
05/03/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | Request sought meeting minutes. District provided meeting minutes. Dismissed as moot. | Carbon | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0701 05/03/2021 |
05/03/2021 | Terry Lang v. Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2021-0685 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Erie | Consolidated |
| 2021-0685 05/03/2021 |
05/03/2021 | Terry Lang v. Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School | Request sought records related to employees, loans, and payments, among other things. Agency provided some records on appeal, but did not prove that it conducted a good faith search. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Erie | Pending in Common Pleas |
| 2021-0681 05/03/2021 |
05/03/2021 | Scott MacNeil v. Sharon Hill Borough | Request sought Library check register. Agency demonstrated that records are not in its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-0635 05/03/2021 |
05/03/2021 | Alexis Pasternak v. Haverford Township School District | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Delaware | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0456 05/03/2021 |
05/03/2021 | Debra Gardner Lozada v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Request for "agreement and release" documentation and related financial information. The appeal is timely and the Request seeks records. The agency disclosed records during the appeal. The agency proved that certain records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. The agency did not prove the records are exempt records relating to an agency employee or that they are exempt under any other RTKL exemption. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0445 05/03/2021 |
05/03/2021 | Mike Barone v. West Mifflin Area School District | Request sought emails between school board members. Agency demonstrated that the responsive records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0333 05/03/2021 |
05/03/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Request sought various financial records and communications. Agency provided records during the course of the appeal. Agency proved that some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Agency did not prove that some records do not exist, but proved that others do not exist. Agency did not prove the disclosure of the records is likely to jeopardize computer security. Agency proved that some records are exempt medical records. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Carbon | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0261 05/03/2021 |
05/03/2021 | Debra Gardner Lozada v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Appeal was filed prior to the OOR appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0828 04/30/2021 |
04/30/2021 | Jack Wisor v. Pittsburgh City | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0715 04/30/2021 |
04/30/2021 | Darren Gentilquore v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Agency provided records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0448 04/30/2021 |
04/30/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP v. Lancaster County District Attorney | Request sought 911 response logs; The Office failed to prove that "nature of the call" information is not part of a time response log. Granted. | Lancaster | Pending in Common Pleas |
| 2021-0440 04/30/2021 |
04/30/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Duryea Borough | Request sought records relating to budgets, purchases and police procedures. Agency provided some records on appeal and demonstrated that the request is insufficiently specific in part, but did not demonstrate that no additional responsive records exist in the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Luzerne | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0439 04/30/2021 |
04/30/2021 | Louis Aliota v. Erie County | Request sought records relating to appointments of county officials. Agency provided some records and demonstrated that other records do not exist, but did not prove that no additional records exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Erie | Pending in Common Pleas |
| 2021-0406 04/30/2021 |
04/30/2021 | Chris DeMarco v. Allegheny County Controller's Office | Request sought the official calendar of the agency controller. Agency proved that records do not exist. Agency proved that personal calendar are exempt notes or working papers. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0401 04/30/2021 |
04/30/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought slides from a presentation related to an agency construction project. Requester already possesses unredacted versions of records. Agency did not prove the disclosure of the records ls likely to threaten the personal security of an individual. Agency did not prove the disclosure of the records is likely to endanger the safety or physical security of public infrastructure. Granted in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2020-2007 04/30/2021 |
04/30/2021 | Karen McNulty v. Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 | Request sought records of trainings and textbook sales. Agency demonstrated that certain responsive records do not exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Lackawanna | Denied |
| 2021-0714 04/29/2021 |
04/29/2021 | Darren Gentilquore v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Agency provided records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0713 04/29/2021 |
04/29/2021 | Darren Gentilquore v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought a portion of a policy. Agency proved that disclosure of the policy would be reasonably likely to threaten personal security and public safety. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0683 04/29/2021 |
04/29/2021 | David Janoski and The Citizens Voice v. Plains Township Police Department | Request was for police blotters or call logs. The Department did not prove that police blotters do not exist in its possession, custody or control or that they are criminal investigative records. The Department did prove that call logs are not in its possession, custody or control because they are in the possession of the 911 call center. | Luzerne | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0845 04/28/2021 |
04/28/2021 | Elizabeth Cadwalader and J & G Automotive v. Magisterial District Court 15-3-04 | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Chester | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0814 04/28/2021 |
04/28/2021 | Amy Wilson and Post & Schell, P.C. v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0811 04/28/2021 |
04/28/2021 | Kevin Suehr v. Allegheny County | Withdrawn | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0786 04/28/2021 |
04/28/2021 | Kenneth Durril v. Allegheny County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0708 04/28/2021 |
04/28/2021 | Karl Wolf v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0680 04/28/2021 |
04/28/2021 | Alexandria Zoe Rooney v. Philadelphia School District | Withdrawn | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0601 04/28/2021 |
04/28/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Allegheny County | Request sought emails and text messages from a County official from July 25th through October 25th. The Request is insufficiently specific in part and sufficiently specific in part. The County did not participate in the appeal. Granted in part and Denied in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0544 04/28/2021 |
04/28/2021 | Adrian Jadic v. Wyomissing Borough | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2021-0542 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Berks | Consolidated |
| 2021-0542 04/28/2021 |
04/28/2021 | Adrian Jadic v. Wyomissing Borough | Request sought documents referenced at two infrastructure committee meetings. Agency provided additional records on appeal. Agency proved that reports are related to noncriminal investigations, and that a draft ordinance is exempt from disclosure. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Berks | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0527 04/28/2021 |
04/28/2021 | Adam Heimer and ARCW Systems Inc v. Berks-Montgomery Municipal Authority | Request for records regarding water infiltration remediation. The Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-0392 04/28/2021 |
04/28/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Request sought copies of various records that show the application of specified District policies between July 1, 2020 and January 15, 2021. The Requester limited the appeal to Items 1 and 2 of the Request on appeal. The Request requires the agency to conduct legal research to respond. Denied. | Carbon | Denied |
| 2021-0848 04/27/2021 |
04/27/2021 | Scott Shapiro v. East Pennsboro Area School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Cumberland | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0842 04/27/2021 |
04/27/2021 | Kathleen Pomorski v. Allegheny County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0724 04/27/2021 |
04/27/2021 | Christopher DelGaizo and Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC v. Pocono Township Police Department | Request sought investigations, complaints, reports. Transferred to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Monroe | Transferred |
| 2021-0408 04/27/2021 |
04/27/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Request sought to inspect case study work. Agency did not prove that information may be redacted due to the resulting loss of federal funds pursuant to FERPA, but did prove that records contain exempt information relating to test scores and information identifying a minor. Agency proved that it has to print records for secure redaction. Granted in part and denied in part. | Carbon | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0387 04/27/2021 |
04/27/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Request sought electronic copies of bank statements. Agency proved that electronic copies do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Records need only be provided in the medium in which they exist. Denied. | Carbon | Denied |
| 2021-0383 04/27/2021 |
04/27/2021 | Hannah Shumsky and The Rocket v. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Request sought records of a hazing allegation and final report. Agency proved records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2537 04/27/2021 |
04/27/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Request sought records relating to a prior RTKL request. Agency proved the certain records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency and proved records contain exempt personal identification information and disclosure of the records would identify the name of a minor. Agency did not prove all the records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Granted in part and denied in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-2071 04/27/2021 |
04/27/2021 | Matthew Hardin v. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2070 04/27/2021 |
04/27/2021 | Matthew Hardin v. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2020-0740 04/27/2021 |
04/27/2021 | Mark Buffington v. Genesee Township | Withdrawn. | Potter | Withdrawn |
| 2020-0739 04/27/2021 |
04/27/2021 | Mark Buffington v. Genesee Township | Withdrawn. | Potter | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0839 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | Nina Weiss and Harrisburg LIV Bacon, LLC dba: Wendy's Restaurants v. Manheim Township Police Department | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Lancaster | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0835 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | Michael Mizenko v. Banks Township (Carbon) | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Carbon | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0790 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | Brian Boyer v. Mount Carmel Borough Police Department | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Northumberland | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0772 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | Timothy Lawrence v. Luzerne County | Request for various records regarding delinquent tax auctions. The agency failed to submit argument or evidence to meet its burden of proof under the RTKL. Granted. | Luzerne | Granted |
| 2021-0754 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | Jamie Martines and Spotlight PA v. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0737 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | Eugene Goebel v. Concord Township (Delaware) | Withdrawn | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0736 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | Eugene Goebel v. Concord Township (Delaware) | Withdrawn | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0735 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | Eugene Goebel v. Concord Township (Delaware) | Withdrawn | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0727 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | Eugene Goebel v. Concord Township | Withdrawn | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0712 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | Ronald Smith v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The appeal did not include the Request or response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0578 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0577 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0548 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | Lorie Thompson v. Turbett Township | The appeal sought to enforce prior OOR Final Determination granting access to all responsive records; dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | Juniata | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0399 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | Samantha Melamed and Philadelphia Inquirer v. Delaware County | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0363 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | William Capouillez v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought records on compliance with COVID-19 orders and records of health and fitness centers in Mifflin County. Agency did not prove records relate to a noncriminal investigation and that certain records are confidential under the Disease Prevention and Control Act and protected by the state Constitutional right to privacy and attorney-work product doctrine. Granted in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-0311 04/26/2021 |
04/26/2021 | Peter Doel v. Jefferson Hills Borough | Request sought certain firefighter certifications. Because the OOR previously granted an appeal concerning this same request for records, the Borough was estopped from raising any defenses. Granted. | Allegheny | Granted |
| 2021-0829 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Brian Blasko v. Westmoreland County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Westmoreland | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0824 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Lisa Terry v. Lancaster City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Lancaster | |
| 2021-0818 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Christopher Hoffman and Summers Nagy Law Offices v. Reading City | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Berks | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0711 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Timothy Morton v. Lower Southampton Township Police Department | The appeal did not include the Request or Agency Response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Bucks | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-0702 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Christopher Hamrick and Kleinfelder Inc. v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0670 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County | Consolidated with Siford v. Franklin County | Franklin | Consolidated |
| 2021-0668 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Joseph Kruczynski v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Request sought information on the hiring of an individual and related records. Agency proved some records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency and provided access to other records on appeal. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0663 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County | Request sought various incident reports. Agency demonstrated that the records may relate to criminal investigations. Transferred to the Franklin County District Attorney's Office. | Franklin | Transferred |
| 2021-0662 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County | Franklin | Denied | |
| 2021-0629 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Shannon Harris v. Central Bucks School District | Request sought emails related to District's COVID plans. The District proved that one email and part of an email chain is protected by the attorney-client privilege. The District did not prove that all FERPA-related redactions were appropriate. The District may redact personal identification information and name of minors. The District did not meets its burden of proving that all redactions of health information were justified. The district did not prove that on email reflects internal predecisional deliberations. The District may charge fees, but must recalculate. No finding of bad faith. | Bucks | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0526 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Adam Heimer and ARCW Systems Inc v. Berks-Montgomery Municipal Authority | Request for records relating to EDU disputes between the agency and third parties. The agency failed to prove that it provided all responsive records within its possession, custody or control. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-0525 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Adam Heimer and ARCW Systems Inc v. Berks-Montgomery Municipal Authority | Request for records regarding EDU disputes with the agency. The agency failed to prove that records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-0438 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Drew Miller and Anderson & Labovitz, LLC v. Conneaut Lake Borough | Withdrawn. | Crawford | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0394 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Consolidated into 2021-0393. | Carbon | Consolidated |
| 2021-0393 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | The Request sought records retained by the District regarding various District transactions and activities, including school activities and the athletic booster clubs. The District proved that it has made the records available for inspection. Dismissed as moot. | Carbon | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0391 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Request sought signed treasurer's statements. Agency properly provided the responsive records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Carbon | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0385 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Karen Arena v. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Request sought records of communications involving a specified property. Agency demonstrated that certain records are covered by the attorney-client privilege and other records are internal, predecisional, and deliberative. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0342 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Bucks County | Request sought a certified payroll for the electrical contractor for a County project. The County proved that responsive records do not exist within the possession custody or control of the County. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-0322 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Kenneth Franke v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought information regarding an incident report. Agency demonstrated that the responsive record relates to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0234 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Anthony Devine v. Bristol Borough | Request sought records of the sale of a skating rink. Agency did not demonstrate that the responsive records are privileged or constitute internal, predecisional and deliberative records. Granted. | Bucks | Granted |
| 2021-0214 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Jay Holstein v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with Holstein v. Pennsylvania Department of Health, OOR Dkt. AP 2021-0211. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-0213 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Jay Holstein v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with Holstein v. Pennsylvania Department of Health, OOR Dkt. AP 2021-0211. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-0212 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Jay Holstein v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with Holstein v. Pennsylvania Department of Health, OOR Dkt. AP 2021-0211. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-0211 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | Jay Holstein v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought communications related to his prior employment. Agency did not demonstrate that the responsive records contain privileged material; internal, predecisional, and deliberative material; personal medical records; or employee criticism, but did demonstrate that a record contained exempt personal identification information. Granted in part, denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0047 04/23/2021 |
04/23/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Request sought emails containing the word, "complaint." The OOR retains jurisdiction and finds that the agency did not prove that records are related to a noncriminal investigation. However, the names of complainants are protected by the constitutional right to privacy and their contact information constitutes personal identification information. Information identifying a minor is exempt. The names of certain employees are exempt as written criticism of employees. Agency did not prove that it may withhold records already provided to the Requester. Granted in part and denied in part | Carbon | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0823 04/22/2021 |
04/22/2021 | Raymond Petry v. West Vincent Township | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. Transferred to the Chester County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Chester | Transferred |
| 2021-0710 04/22/2021 |
04/22/2021 | David Ramos v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request for sentencing and commitment forms. The agency proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0605 04/22/2021 |
04/22/2021 | Jennifer Davidson v. Pittsburgh City | Request sought records relating to an identified property. The agency did not prove that the request is burdensome, but did prove the records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0595 04/22/2021 |
04/22/2021 | Amber Rush v. Mars Area School District | Request sought emails. Agency's assessment of fees was proper under the OOR fee structure, but the Agency did not prove that all pages that were printed required redaction. The Agency must recalculate the estimated fees and provide the Requester with the opportunity to pay that new fee. Granted in part and denied in part. | Butler | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0343 04/22/2021 |
04/22/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. City of Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority | Request sought bid results. Agency proved that records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-0189 04/22/2021 |
04/22/2021 | Jason Snead and Honest Elections Project v. Northampton County | Request sought records related to voting procedures. Agency proved that records are protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. Agency did not prove that some records are protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. Granted in part, denied in part. | Northampton | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-1771 04/22/2021 |
04/22/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Ctr for the Fair Admin of Justice v. Smith Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0808 04/21/2021 |
04/21/2021 | Patricia Nee v. Lehigh University Police Department | Lehigh Unviersity Police Department is not an agency as defined by the RTKL. Dismissed. | Northampton | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0705 04/21/2021 |
04/21/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP v. Allegheny County | The appeal did not include the response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-0642 04/21/2021 |
04/21/2021 | Timothy Daly v. Pennsbury School District | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0633 04/21/2021 |
04/21/2021 | Paul Salvatore v. Newtown Borough | Request sought a copy of consultant's report on hiring borough manager. Agency proved the records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-0628 04/21/2021 |
04/21/2021 | Jason Kercher v. Mohnton Borough | Request sought the forecasted Borough budget for 2020 and 2021, as well as the actual budget for 2020. The Borough proved that it provided responsive records prior to appeal, as well as providing them again on appeal, and no additional records exist. Denied. | Berks | Denied |
| 2021-0600 04/21/2021 |
04/21/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Centre County | Request sought emails, text messages and phone records. A portion of the Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Granted in part and denied in part. | Centre | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0535 04/21/2021 |
04/21/2021 | Michael Mazza v. Greenfield Township (Lackawanna) | Request sought copies of minutes for specific meetings. Agency failed to prove the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency, but did provide access to certain records on appeal. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Lackawanna | Granted: Moot |
| 2021-0353 04/21/2021 |
04/21/2021 | James Hulings v. Western Butler County Authority | Request sought a "Justification/Summary Report" regarding an Authority study and records related to a grant application. The appeal was limited to Item 1 of the Request and the Authority proved that responsive records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Butler | Denied |
| 2021-0319 04/21/2021 |
04/21/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Montgomery County | Request sought a copy of Electri-Tech, Inc's Daily Man-Power Reports, for the project known as "Building Renovations to the Montgomery County Conservation District Office" with the prevailing wage number 19-05403 from the start of the project to 01/27/2021. The County proved that responsive records do not exist within the possession, custody or control. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-0316 04/21/2021 |
04/21/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Philadelphia Authority for industrial Development | Request sought "a copy of all Bonds for all contractors and subcontractors for the project known as "Gotham Building" with the prevailing wage number 19-04303." The Authority proved that no additional records exist within the Authority's possession, custody or control. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-0293 04/21/2021 |
04/21/2021 | Joanne Hoskins v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Request sought various records related to a PennDOT project. The Requester may not amend her request on appeal, the Department provided some records on appeal, and the Department proved that no additional records exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied in part and Dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0740 04/20/2021 |
04/20/2021 | Charles Picarella v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0611 04/20/2021 |
04/20/2021 | Jack Wisor v. Aliquippa City | Request sought records that contain information about the current locations of homeless tent encampments/tent cities located within the boundaries of the City. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Beaver | Granted |
| 2021-0610 04/20/2021 |
04/20/2021 | Jack Wisor v. Latrobe City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Westmoreland | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0609 04/20/2021 |
04/20/2021 | Jack Wisor v. Bradford City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | McKean | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0427 04/20/2021 |
04/20/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Larksville Borough | Request seeks various budget and police records. The agency did not meet its burden of proof. Granted. | Luzerne | Granted |
| 2021-0390 04/20/2021 |
04/20/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Request sought electronic images of checks. Agency proved that records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Carbon | Denied |
| 2021-0318 04/20/2021 |
04/20/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought bid results. Agency proved that records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0317 04/20/2021 |
04/20/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development | Request for bid results. Agency provided records on appeal and proved that no additional records exist in its possession, custody, or control. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0800 04/19/2021 |
04/19/2021 | Edward Sotherden v. Montgomery County | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0604 04/19/2021 |
04/19/2021 | Angela Mosqueda v. North Huntingdon Township | Request sought documentation related to a stormwater management ordinance. Agency proved that responsive records relate to a noncriminal investigation and that no records subject to the exception to the exemption exist. Denied. | Westmoreland | Denied |
| 2021-0511 04/19/2021 |
04/19/2021 | Stanley Blazowski v. Horsham Township Police Department | The Request sought various employment records related to five specific Police Officers for the Department. The Department failed to prove that educational information is exempt under the constitutional right to privacy. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-0382 04/19/2021 |
04/19/2021 | Carrie Badger v. Carlynton School District | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0337 04/19/2021 |
04/19/2021 | Brittany Sensenig and Americans For Fair Treatment v. New Wilmington Borough | Request sought collective bargaining agreements, including related records. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Lawrence | Granted |
| 2021-0260 04/19/2021 |
04/19/2021 | Jeffrey Vermeire v. Collier Township | Request sought Any and all communications regarding a property. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0259 04/19/2021 |
04/19/2021 | Jeffrey Vermeire v. Collier Township | Request sought a list of any and all properties within the Township that are zoned as such to permit, or conditionally permit, use as Schools, Public or Private. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0246 04/19/2021 |
04/19/2021 | Jeffrey Vermeire v. Collier Township | Request sought a list of all properties within the township zoned as R-1, R-2, R-2-A, R-3, R-3-A, R-4, or R-5 , or PRD. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0230 04/19/2021 |
04/19/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Ctr for the Fair Admin of Justice v. New Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought various records related to police procedures. The agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Schuylkill | Granted |
| 2021-0063 04/19/2021 |
04/19/2021 | Bekah Saidman-Krauss v. Harrisburg City | Request sought records related to a police incident. Agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Dauphin | Transferred |
| 2020-1398 04/19/2021 |
04/19/2021 | Pennsylvania Health and Wellness Pennsylvania Health and Wellness and Pennsyvania Health and Wellness v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services | Request sought records related to an agency request for applications. Agency proved that certain records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. A portion of the Request was sufficiently specific under Section 703. Agency proved that some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and attorney work-product doctrine. Agency did not prove records are exempt medical records. Agency proved that records contain personal identification information. Agency proved that some records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Agency proved that some records are exempt procurement materials. Agency did not records are exempt social services records. Agency proved that a record consists of correspondence between a person and a member of the General Assembly. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0792 04/16/2021 |
04/16/2021 | Khalil Hammond v. Lackawanna County Judicial District | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Lackawanna | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0791 04/16/2021 |
04/16/2021 | DaJuan Saunders v. Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General | The Attorney General is not subject to the jurisdiction of the OOR. Transferred. | Commonwealth | Transferred |
| 2021-0690 04/16/2021 |
04/16/2021 | Beverly Maseyko v. Lackawanna County | Request sought 911 records. Agency proved that only responsive record was provided but log needs to include responder arrival time. Granted in part and denied in part. | Lackawanna | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0625 04/16/2021 |
04/16/2021 | Shannon Harris v. Central Bucks School District | Request sought emails and phone transcripts. The District's search was insufficient, but not in bad faith. District proved that telephone transcripts do not exist. Granted in part and denied in part. | Bucks | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0516 04/16/2021 |
04/16/2021 | Corey Mach v. Hepburn Township | Request sought all records. Agency did not properly post policy requiring use of form. Requester may not modify on appeal. Request is insufficiently specific. Denied | Lycoming | Denied |
| 2021-0425 04/16/2021 |
04/16/2021 | Chris Lowman and Noble Environmental v. Western Westmoreland Municipal Authority | Request sought records relating to the agency's hauling and disposal contracts. The agency did not prove the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted. | Westmoreland | Granted |
| 2021-0410 04/16/2021 |
04/16/2021 | Edward Graziano v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request for records regarding various agency employees and information concerning the classification of inmates, among other items. The agency proved that the requester has unpaid fees from a prior RTKL request. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0339 04/16/2021 |
04/16/2021 | Mark Friedman v. West Hempfield Township | Request sought records related to the Report a Concern website. Agency prove the record do not exist. Denied. | Lancaster | Denied |
| 2020-2605 04/16/2021 |
04/16/2021 | Daniel Ravizza v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | The Request sought certain emails. The agency provided some records on appeal and proved that other records contain exempt personal identification information, are records relating to an agency employee, or are records that reflect the internal, predecisional deliberations of the agency. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0550 04/15/2021 |
04/15/2021 | Joann Markowicz v. South Whitehall Township | Request sought records related to an agreement between the Township and the Department of DCED concerning audits. The Requester may not modify her Request on appeal and the Township proved no additional records exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Lehigh | Denied |
| 2021-0460 04/15/2021 |
04/15/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought correspondence to and from Department officials regarding various COVID-19 related keyword search terms for multiple periods of time encompassing January 22, 2020, through February 2, 2021. The Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0416 04/15/2021 |
04/15/2021 | Anthony DiMassa and DiMassa Associates, Ltd. v. Abington Township | Request for records reflecting the identities of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors involved with a road construction project. The agency proved that it does not possess the records. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-0397 04/15/2021 |
04/15/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Request for records relating to a specific agency policy. The agency disclosed records during the appeal. The agency proved that records had to be printed for secure redaction. The agency failed to prove that all records required redaction. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Carbon | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0395 04/15/2021 |
04/15/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Request for certain payment and transaction records reviewed by the Pennsylvania Auditor General. The agency did not prove that it provided copies of the records to the Requester or that the records are exempt from disclosure. Granted. | Carbon | Granted |
| 2021-0331 04/15/2021 |
04/15/2021 | Corey Young v. Penn Hills School District | Request for various correspondence. Agency did not prove that no other records exist. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0320 04/15/2021 |
04/15/2021 | Corey Young v. Penn Hills School District | Request for a request for proposals and corresponding bids. Agency proved that the records do not exist. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0305 04/15/2021 |
04/15/2021 | Michael McIlhinney and Orphanides and Toner LLP v. City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0244 04/15/2021 |
04/15/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. City of Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0124 04/15/2021 |
04/15/2021 | Theodore Davenport v. Harrisburg City | Request sought various records relating to the disciplinary records of two named City Detectives. The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0776 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Kenneth Durril v. Allegheny County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0771 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Anthony Diodoro v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0770 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Benjamin Cooper v. Unknown Agency | The appeal did not include the request or response or the name of the agency. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Dismissed: Insufficient (Sec. 1101) | |
| 2021-0764 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Jarvis Mitchell v. Venango County Prothonotary | The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Venango | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0615 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Marie Albiges and Spotlight PA v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0612 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Miles Wolfe v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | The appeal did not include a copy of the Request or Department response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0596 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Allison Rapoport and Different Places Inc. v. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0556 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Chester County | Request sought budget information. Agency did not prove the request is insufficiently specific or a question. Granted. | Chester | Granted |
| 2021-0554 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP News v. Jefferson County | Withdrawn. | Jefferson | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0539 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Brian Budd v. Owen J Roberts School District | Withdrawn | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0534 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Raheem Jones v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought (1) the names and numbers of all inmates on the "D Roster" that are housed by the Department, as well as (2) the names and numbers of all inmates housed at SCI-Pine Grove. The Department proved that that records responsive to Item (1) of the Request are exempt from disclosure under Section 708(b)(5) of the RTKL. The Department provided access to records responsive to Item 2 of the Request on appeal. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-0389 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Carbon | Consolidated | |
| 2021-0388 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Request sought, among other items, contracts. Agency provided on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Carbon | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0323 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Adam Richter and Reading Eagle v. Reading City | Request sought records related to use of force. City did not prove that all records were provided or that the redacted use of force policy in the Requester's possession from a prior request is redacted in accordance with prior OOR final determinations and unchanged since that time. Granted. | Berks | Granted |
| 2021-0289 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Antoine Hunter v. Franklin County District Attorney's Office | Request sought discovery materials and files from an identified criminal case. Agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Franklin County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Franklin | Transferred |
| 2021-0277 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Gregg Zegarelli and TEV Law Group v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought records related to the seizure of certain game devices at a particular address. PSP proved that responsive records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-0251 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Terrence Graham v. Pennsylvania State Police | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2021-0249 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-0250 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Terrence Graham v. Pennsylvania State Police | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2021-0249 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-0249 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Terrence Graham v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought records relating to a police incident. The agency proved the records relate to a criminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2167 04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 | Jordan Kinser and Open Records Data Retrieval v. Williamsport City | Request sought copies of building permits. Agency did not make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Lycoming | Granted |
| 2021-0623 04/13/2021 |
04/13/2021 | Nathan Benefield and Commonwealth Foundation v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0569 04/13/2021 |
04/13/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. Pennsylvania Department of Insurance | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2021-0565 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-0568 04/13/2021 |
04/13/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. Pennsylvania Department of Insurance | This appeal was consolidated into 2021-0565 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-0566 04/13/2021 |
04/13/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. Pennsylvania Department of Insurance | Consolidated into AP 2021-0565 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-0565 04/13/2021 |
04/13/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. Pennsylvania Department of Insurance | Appeal did not include the agency's response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0517 04/13/2021 |
04/13/2021 | Terry Trexler v. Newtown Borough | Request sought records of a police ride along program and court costs billed to agency through its solicitor. Agency provided access to the records and proved other records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-0513 04/13/2021 |
04/13/2021 | Sandra Reeder v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Request sought licenses for a specific property and records related to the licenses. Agency did not prove that no additional responsive records exist. Agency proved that records were properly certified. Granted in part, denied in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0446 04/13/2021 |
04/13/2021 | Kelvyn Anderson and Lemieux & Associates v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Agency proved that record is likely a criminal investigative record in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). Transferred. | Philadelphia | Transferred |
| 2021-0755 04/12/2021 |
04/12/2021 | Michael Mizenko v. Cynthia S Yurchak, Esq | Cynthia S Yurchak, Esq is not an agency as defined by the RTKL. Dismissed. | Carbon | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0689 04/12/2021 |
04/12/2021 | Michael Stelmasczyk v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0558 04/12/2021 |
04/12/2021 | Larry Swartzwelder and 420.30 v. Butler City | Withdrawn. | Butler | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0524 04/12/2021 |
04/12/2021 | Adam Heimer and ARCW Systems Inc v. Berks-Montgomery Municipal Authority | Request for documents defining terms used by the agency, including "closely monitoring." Agency provided a record on appeal and proved that nothing else exists. Dismissed as moot. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0523 04/12/2021 |
04/12/2021 | Adam Heimer and ARCW Systems Inc v. Berks-Montgomery Municipal Authority | Request for documents regarding sewer discharge meters. Agency did not prove that no records exist. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-0520 04/12/2021 |
04/12/2021 | Adam Heimer and ARCW Systems Inc v. Berks-Montgomery Municipal Authority | Request for documents related to water meter reading dates and results for a specified address. Agency did not prove that it provided all responsive records. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-0504 04/12/2021 |
04/12/2021 | Stephen White v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The Request sought results of a test conducted for substances on specific items in the possession of the Requester within SCI-Camp Hill. The Department proved that responsive records are related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-0498 04/12/2021 |
04/12/2021 | William Towne v. Allegheny County | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2021-0497 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-0497 04/12/2021 |
04/12/2021 | William Towne v. Allegheny County | Request sought records related to voting. Agency produced records on appeal, but did not prove that no other records exist. Agency is not required to utilize DropBox and is permitted to charge the actual cost of a flash drive. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0459 04/12/2021 |
04/12/2021 | Earl Markey v. Pennsbury School District | Request sought records related to RKTL requests. Agency proved that home and email addresses and personal telephone numbers may be redacted from responsive records. Agency proved that it is unable to securely redact records electronically, and thus, may charge copying fees. Denied. Upon Reconsideration, absent an order of an appellate court remanding a matter to the OOR with instructions to take additional evidence, the OOR is not permitted to accept new evidence on reconsideration, See generally Pa. Dep’t of Educ. v. Bagwell, 131 A.3d 638, 656 n.12 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2016). Petition for Reconsideration Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-0134 04/12/2021 |
04/12/2021 | Charles Guzak and Seyfarth Shaw LLP v. Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0039 04/12/2021 |
04/12/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP v. Lititz Borough | Withdrawn. | Lancaster | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0739 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Stephen Piner v. Blair County | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Blair | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0731 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | James Walter and Newburg Fire Association v. Logan Township | Agency proved that record is likely a criminal investigative record in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Blair County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Blair | Transferred |
| 2021-0725 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Eugene Goebel v. Garnet Valley School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0721 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Richard Phillip v. Fairfield Area School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Adams | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0673 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Delaney Chaffin v. Philadelphia Parking Authority | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0672 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Delaney Chaffin v. Philadelphia Parking Authority | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0571 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Jonathan Davis v. Mohnton Borough | Withdrawn | Berks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0552 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Theodore Schell v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0522 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Tania Cooper v. Allegheny County | Consolidated with 2021-0512, Cooper v. Allegheny County. | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-0521 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Tania Cooper v. Allegheny County | Consolidated with 2021-0512, Cooper v. Allegheny County. | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-0514 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Francis Camarota v. Cheltenham Township School District | Withdrawn | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0512 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Tania Cooper v. Allegheny County | Request sought information regarding a homicide investigation. The requester did not constitute a valid requester under Section 102 of the RTKL. Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0493 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Jessica Bradbury v. Methacton School District | Request seeks, among other things, RTK log. Agency did not prove that no log exists, but did provide all records responsive to Item 3. Granted in part and denied in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0403 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Michael Sheliga and - None - v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0376 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Danny Fruchter v. Malvern Borough | Consolidated into AP 2021-0376 for purposes of issuing a Final Determination. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2021-0375 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Danny Fruchter v. Malvern Borough | Request sought records related to his conduct on a task force. Agency provided some additional records on appeal, and proved that other records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Agency proved that a portion of one record is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Agency did not prove that a complaint is related to a noncriminal investigation, but information identifying the complainant is confidential under the constitutional right to privacy. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Chester | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0351 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Denise Puglisi v. Union Township (Washington) | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2021-0350 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Washington | Consolidated |
| 2021-0350 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Denise Puglisi v. Union Township (Washington) | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0325 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Tim Wachter and Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought records relating to a 2020 General Election Ready to Vote advertisement campaign. Agency proved some records contain exempt personal identification information and that records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations and exempt notes or working papers. Agency did not prove the records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Agency provided access to certain records on appeal. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0236 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Brian Hutson and BNY Mellon v. Jefferson Hills Borough | Request sought list of Shift Crew firefighters and hourly pay rates. Borough did not demonstrate a sufficient good faith search and that records do not exist. Granted. | Allegheny | Granted |
| 2021-0224 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Kennett Township Police Department | Request sought policies and written materials related to interviews. The appeal was filed after the statutory appeal period. Dismissed as untimely. | Chester | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0223 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Harrisburg Police Department | Withdrawn. | Dauphin | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0200 04/09/2021 |
04/09/2021 | Charles Miller v. Penns Valley Area School District | Request sought information relating to a specific employee and student. Agency demonstrated that some records are exempt under the Child Protective Services Law , but did not demonstrate that all other responsive records had been provided. Granted in part, denied in part. | Centre | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0717 04/08/2021 |
04/08/2021 | Gregory Neiderer and Walker Consultants v. Bethlehem Parking Authority | Withdrawn. | Northampton | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0576 04/08/2021 |
04/08/2021 | Elizabeth Bradley v. Cheltenham Township Police Department | The appeal did not include the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0500 04/08/2021 |
04/08/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County District Attorney's Office | Request sought incident reports, press releases, and cell phone records. Agency proved that certain records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to criminal investigations in the possession of local agencies. Denied in part and transferred in part to the appeals officer for the Franklin County District Attorney's Office. | Franklin | Transferred |
| 2021-0488 04/08/2021 |
04/08/2021 | Jack Wisor v. Mckeesport City | Request sought records relating to the location of homeless tent encampments. The agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Allegheny | Granted |
| 2021-0487 04/08/2021 |
04/08/2021 | Jack Wisor v. City of Philadelphia Mayor's Office | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0405 04/08/2021 |
04/08/2021 | Gerald Lepre v. Steel Valley School District | Request sought records relating to the payment of property taxes at specific address. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. Upon Reconsideration, the Appeals Officer did NOT make an error of law. Due to the Local Tax Collection Law, a tax collector’s records are not under the control of the agency, 72 P.S. 5511.4c(a), and the Law does not “authorize requests of the tax collector for records,” 72 P.S. 5511.4c(c)(1). Petition for Reconsideration Denied. | Allegheny | Reversed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0380 04/08/2021 |
04/08/2021 | Brianne Ostrander and The Daily Review v. Canton Borough | Withdrawn. | Bradford | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0226 04/08/2021 |
04/08/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administraton of Justice v. Montour Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Columbia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0220 04/08/2021 |
04/08/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administraton of Justice v. East Washington Borough Police Department | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Washington | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0202 04/08/2021 |
04/08/2021 | Patrick Campbell and Protect PT v. Westmoreland County | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Westmoreland | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0193 04/08/2021 |
04/08/2021 | Tina Locurto and The York Dispatch v. North York Borough | Request sought the forensic audit of a fire department. Agency did not prove records relate to a criminal investigation. or a noncriminal investigation. Granted. | York | Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0192 04/08/2021 |
04/08/2021 | Peter Doel v. Jefferson Hills Borough | Request sought a roster of fireman/volunteers, financial statements and activity logs. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Allegheny | Granted |
| 2021-0143 04/08/2021 |
04/08/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Philadelphia Authority for industrial Development | Request sought bid results and the name of the awarded electrical contractor. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2020-0570 04/08/2021 |
04/08/2021 | Robert Segal and Summer House Farms Property Owners Association v. West Manchester Township | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0495 04/07/2021 |
04/07/2021 | Itai Vardi and Energy and Policy Institute v. Lycoming County | Request seeks emails. The request is insufficiently specific. Denied. | Lycoming | Denied |
| 2021-0479 04/07/2021 |
04/07/2021 | Chester Dudzinski v. Pittsburgh City | Request sought records relating to a bike trail. The agency provided access to the records on appeal and proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Allegheny | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0436 04/07/2021 |
04/07/2021 | Leslie Booker and Leslie's Personal Care Services, LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Request sought unemployment compensation records. The Department proved that the records are confidential under the Unemployment Compensation Law and its regulations. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0579 04/06/2021 |
04/06/2021 | Michael Sheliga v. Bucks County | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0185 04/06/2021 |
04/06/2021 | Cindee DeLuca and DeLuca's Auto Repair Inc v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought specific towing forms. The agency proved the records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0699 04/05/2021 |
04/05/2021 | Terry Diaz-Bradley v. Upper Darby Township | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0698 04/05/2021 |
04/05/2021 | Malvin Gross v. Lycoming County Judicial District | The OOR has no jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Lycoming | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0489 04/05/2021 |
04/05/2021 | Jack Wisor v. Scranton City | Withdrawn. | Lackawanna | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0379 04/05/2021 |
04/05/2021 | Carter Walker and LNP v. Mount Joy Borough | Request sought aggregated data related to firearms. Agency demonstrated that responding to the Request would require the creation of a record. Denied. | Lancaster | Denied |
| 2021-0243 04/05/2021 |
04/05/2021 | Chris DeMarco v. Allegheny County Controller's Office | Request sought records containing keywords. The Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2020-2560 04/05/2021 |
04/05/2021 | Juliette Rihl and PublicSource v. City of Philadelphia Department of Prisons | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0530 04/02/2021 |
04/02/2021 | Jack Wisor v. Easton City | Request for records regarding homeless tent encampments or tent cities. The agency proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Northampton | Denied |
| 2021-0478 04/02/2021 |
04/02/2021 | Stephen Piner v. Altoona City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Blair | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0444 04/02/2021 |
04/02/2021 | William Towne v. Butler County | Request sought record related to voting. Agency's assessment of fees was proper under the OOR fee structure. Denied. Upon Reconsideration, the Appeals Officer did not err in allowing agency to provide documents on a thumb drive. First Request for Reconsideration was Improvidently docketed - FD vacated and reissued. Requester's 2nd Petition for Reconsideration Denied. | Butler | Denied |
| 2021-0443 04/02/2021 |
04/02/2021 | William Towne v. City of Philadelphia Office of the City Commissioners | Request sought records related to voting. Agency provided records on appeal, but did not prove that no other records exist in its possession, custody or control. Agency did not prove that the disclosure of certain records would be reasonably likely to threaten computer or network security. The public interest in knowing the home addresses of poll workers does not outweigh the privacy interests of those individuals. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0442 04/02/2021 |
04/02/2021 | William Towne v. Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority | Request sought a certified copy of a hearing transcript. Under Section 707(c)(1), the agency is permitted to refer the Requester to the court reporter, who may charge authorized fees for the transcript. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0152 04/02/2021 |
04/02/2021 | Gideon Buckwalter v. Harrisburg City | Request sought records related to the location of private citizen cameras utilized by the Harrisburg City Police as part of the Police Department's Camera Registry Program. The City proved that the disclosure of the records is likely to threaten public safety. Denied. | Dauphin | Denied |
| 2021-0125 04/02/2021 |
04/02/2021 | Sandra Stief v. Ephrata Borough | Records sought pictures of an identified decedent. Agency proved the records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Lancaster | Denied |
| 2021-0111 04/02/2021 |
04/02/2021 | Jennifer Davidson v. Pittsburgh City | The appeal was consolidated into Dkt. AP 2021-0109 for purposes of issuing a Final Determination. | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-0110 04/02/2021 |
04/02/2021 | Jennifer Davidson v. Pittsburgh City | The appeal was consolidated into Dkt. AP 2021-0109 for purposes of issuing a Final Determination. | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-0109 04/02/2021 |
04/02/2021 | Jennifer Davidson v. Pittsburgh City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0107 04/02/2021 |
04/02/2021 | Jennifer Davidson v. Pittsburgh City | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0103 04/02/2021 |
04/02/2021 | Jennifer Davidson v. Pittsburgh City | Request sought, in part, several police reports. The agency provided access to some records on appeal and proved that other records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. The agency also proved that some records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part and transferred in part to the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Allegheny | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0671 04/01/2021 |
04/01/2021 | Mario Centeno and Synaptix v. York County | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | York | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0449 04/01/2021 |
04/01/2021 | DeWayne Holland v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request for an evidence log book. The agency failed to respond to the Request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Philadelphia | Granted |
| 2021-0411 04/01/2021 |
04/01/2021 | Phil Taverna v. Palmer Township | Dismissed as insufficient. | Northampton | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0409 04/01/2021 |
04/01/2021 | Phil Taverna v. Palmer Township | Request for information regarding health benefits. Agency did not prove that the information is exempt health information. Granted. | Northampton | Granted |
| 2021-0153 04/01/2021 |
04/01/2021 | Thomas Lepera and IBEW LU 98 v. Montgomery County | Request sought a copy of apprenticeship program certification submitted by a firm in regards to their bid. Agency failed to prove the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-0095 04/01/2021 |
04/01/2021 | Richard Magill and Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought reported cases of COVID-19. Although Act 77 of 2020 makes certain information available, reports of communicable diseases are protected by the Disease Prevention and Control Law. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2045 04/01/2021 |
04/01/2021 | Cody McDevitt v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0653 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Joseph Welsh and Lehigh Valley Justice Institute v. Lehigh County | Withdrawn. | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0496 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Tracy Tackett v. Phoenixville Borough | Request sought meeting record, action memo and records relating to a parcel of land. Agency provided records in response to Request 2 and proved that no records responsive to Request 1 exist. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Chester | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-0475 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | Request sought meeting minutes. Agency provided the minutes. Dismissed as moot. | Carbon | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0435 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Alexander Welter v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought copies of disciplinary records. The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL deadline. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0434 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Alexander Welter v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records related to a cell fire. The appeal was filed prior to the agency's receipt of the request. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0419 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Gene Goebel v. Concord Township (Delaware) | The appeal was consolidated into Dkt. AP 2021-0417 for purposes of issuing a Final Determination. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0418 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Gene Goebel v. Concord Township (Delaware) | The appeal was consolidated into Dkt. AP 2021-0417 for purposes of issuing a Final Determination. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0417 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Gene Goebel v. Concord Township | Request sought certain schedules referenced in the "Code of Concord Township," the "latest volume of the 'Illuminating Engineering Society of North America'" and certain "biennial reports." The agency did not timely respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-0356 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Wilkes Barre Township | Request sought various records related to law enforcement data, and financial records. The OOR retains jurisdiction of records related to a Police Department's use of force policy. The Township failed to prove all responsive records are exempt as likely to threaten public safety, related to a criminal or noncriminal investigation, and failed to prove financial records can be withheld in full. Granted in part and denied in part. | Luzerne | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0355 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Phil Taverna v. Northampton County | The Request sought the law that allows the candidate for township supervisor to accept write-in votes from voters not in the party.The Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Northampton | Denied |
| 2021-0218 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Juliette Rihl and PublicSource v. Allegheny County | The appeal was consolidated into Dkt. AP 2021-0217 for purposes of issuing a Final Determination. | Allegheny | Consolidated |
| 2021-0217 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Juliette Rihl and PublicSource v. Allegheny County | Request sought certain emails. The Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0165 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Braden Mineer and Construction Monitor v. Penn Hills Township | Request seeks issued building permits. Agency did not prove the permits are exempt under the UCC. Granted. | Allegheny | Granted |
| 2021-0139 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Haverford Township School District | Consolidated with OOR Dkt. AP 2021-0127. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0138 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Haverford Township School District | Consolidated with OOR Dkt. AP 2021-0127. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0128 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. North Penn Volunteer Fire Company | Request sought the final bid result and name of the winner of a specified bit. Agency did not respond to the request or on appeal. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2021-0127 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Haverford Township School District | Request sought contract records. Agency did not respond to the Request or on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-0117 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Brittney Hailer and Pittsburgh Current v. Allegheny County Medical Examiner | Request sought autopsy and toxicology results. They are available under the Coroner's Act for a fee. Granted. | Allegheny | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-0028 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2021-0013. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-0018 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2021-0013. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-0017 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2021-0013. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-0016 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2021-0013. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-0015 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2021-0013. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-0014 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | TImothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2021-0013. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2021-0013 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Request sought various records related to a solar photovoltaic systems project. Although SEPTA provided certain records responsive to Requests One and Three on appeal, it did not demonstrate that all responsive records were provided. SEPTA proved that no records responsive to Requests Two, Four, Five and Six exist within its possession, custody or control. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2019-1305 03/31/2021 |
03/31/2021 | Brian Eddis v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Philadelphia | Consolidated | |
| 2021-0652 03/30/2021 |
03/30/2021 | Robert Garvin and Goldberg,Kamin & Garvin v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0647 03/30/2021 |
03/30/2021 | George Moustakas v. Horsham Township Police Department | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. Transferred to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Montgomery | Transferred |
| 2021-0632 03/30/2021 |
03/30/2021 | Shannon Harris v. Central Bucks School District | Consolidated | Bucks | Consolidated |
| 2021-0532 03/30/2021 |
03/30/2021 | Joann Markowicz v. South Whitehall Township | Withdrawn. | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0485 03/30/2021 |
03/30/2021 | Jack Wisor v. Reading City | Request sought records related to homeless encampments. Agency proved that records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Berks | Denied |
| 2021-0477 03/30/2021 |
03/30/2021 | Reginald Reaves v. Dauphin County | The appeal did not include the Request nor Agency response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-0464 03/30/2021 |
03/30/2021 | Jack Wisor v. Mckeesport City | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0361 03/30/2021 |
03/30/2021 | Paul Henry v. York County | Request seeks names of Prison staff. Agency did not receive a copy of the request prior to appeal. Dismissed as premature. | York | Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0216 03/30/2021 |
03/30/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Girard Police Department | Request sought police records. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Erie | Granted |
| 2021-0184 03/30/2021 |
03/30/2021 | Cindee DeLuca and DeLuca's Auto Repair Inc v. Weatherly Borough Police Department | Request sought records related to vehicle towing. Agency did not prove that no records exist in its possession, custody, or control. Granted. | Carbon | Granted |
| 2021-0161 03/30/2021 |
03/30/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23 | Request sought apprenticeship papers of an electrical contractor. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-0154 03/30/2021 |
03/30/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Pittston City | Request seeks budgets and police records. Fees are reasonable. Certain employee information is explicitly public under Section 708(b)(6). Race/ethnicity is protected by the constitutional right to privacy. The agency has not carried its burden that certain Items are insufficiently specific or that responsive records are exempt under the RTKL; however, one Item is insufficiently specific. Granted in part and denied in part. | Luzerne | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0146 03/30/2021 |
03/30/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Request for bid results and the identity of a contractor for a specific construction project. The agency proved that it does not possess the requested records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0100 03/30/2021 |
03/30/2021 | Dawn Kinard v. Millcreek Township Police Department | Request sought a specific police report. The agency proved the record relates to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Erie | Denied |
| 2021-0608 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. Pennsylvania Department of State | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0538 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | Vanessa Stine and ACLU of Pennsylvania v. York County | Withdrawn. | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0476 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | Request sought list of tuition reimbursements. The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Carbon | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0447 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | Bruce Bainbridge v. Pottsville Police Department | Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Schuylkill | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0400 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | Kermit Marks and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP v. Montgomery County | Request seeks documents from a court docket. The OOR is without jurisdiction to grant access to judicial records. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-0386 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | Hurubie Meko and LNP v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Request sought aggregated data related to driver's license suspensions. The agency proved that no responsive record exists in its possession, custody or control. Providing information from a database does not constitute the creation of a record, but the agency may charge fees incurred in procuring the information pursuant to the Vehicle Code. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0231 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | Matthew Causer and Commonwealth Foundation v. Harrisburg School District | Request sought a list of dues paid by employees to various organizations. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Dauphin | Granted |
| 2021-0187 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | Daniel Henry v. York City | Request sought records of a law firm representing the agency in a disciplinary matter. Agency demonstrated that the responsive records are exempt in part under the attorney-client and attorney-work product privileges. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2021-0170 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | Erin Spencer v. Wilkinsburg School District | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0116 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | John Kopesky and Shein Law Center, Ltd. v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0114 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | John Kopesky and Shein Law Center, Ltd. v. City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0091 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | Daniel Ravizza v. City of Philadelphia Office of Labor Standards | Request sought records related to complaints and cases filed with the Agency from December 6, 2019 through the date of this Request. The Agency proved the responsive records are exempt noncriminal investigative records. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-0086 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | Stephen Hnat v. Pennsylvania Department of Insurance | Request sought records showing interactions between identified individuals and lobbyists. Agency did not demonstrate that the Request was insufficiently specific, but did demonstrate that no responsive records exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0070 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | Terry Trexler v. Newtown Borough | Request sought records related to the agency's Police Department. The agency proved that some records, or portions of records, do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. The agency prove that some records are confidential under the Vehicle Code. The agency did not prove that some records are made confidential under CHRIA but did prove that some records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Granted in part, denied in part and transferred in part to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Bucks | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-1314 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | Adrian Amara v. West Manchester Township Police Department | Dismissed as moot. | York | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2020-1150 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | Adrian Amara v. West Manchester Township Police Department | Dismissed as moot. | York | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2019-1304 03/29/2021 |
03/29/2021 | Brian Eddis v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0626 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Brittany Sensenig and Americans For Fair Treatment v. East Hempfield Township | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Lancaster | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0622 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Brittany Sensenig and Americans For Fair Treatment v. Freeland Borough | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0621 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Brittany Sensenig and Americans For Fair Treatment v. Dupont Borough | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0620 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Brittany Sensenig and Americans For Fair Treatment v. Union Township (Lawrence) | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Lawrence | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0619 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Brittany Sensenig and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Upper Leacock Township | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Lancaster | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0540 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Shawn Breen v. Neshaminy School District | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0505 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Gene Goebel v. Delaware County | Withdrawn | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0474 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | Consolidated | Carbon | Consolidated |
| 2021-0473 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | Consolidated | Carbon | Consolidated |
| 2021-0472 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Carbon | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0332 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Jennifer Davidson v. Pittsburgh City | Request sought police camera footage transcripts. Agency proved that records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0328 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Thomas Mueller and Curtin & Heefner LLP v. Whitemarsh Township | Request sought various records concerning property within Township. The Township provided access to certain records during the appeal. While some records responsive to the Request are explicitly confidential under the Uniform Construction Code (UCC), the Township failed to prove that other certain records were protected under the UCC. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0302 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Weston Pesillo and Tucker Arensberg P.C. v. Luzerne County Board of Tax Assessment Appeals | Request sought records related to a specific tax assessment appeal. The agency proved that certain records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency and that other records are protected under the Copyright Act. The agency did not prove that other records do no exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency or are otherwise exempt. Granted in part and denied in part. | Luzerne | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0301 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Weston Pesillo and Tucker Arensberg P.C. v. Luzerne County | Request sought records related to a specific tax assessment appeal. The agency proved that certain records are protected under the Copyright Act. The agency did not prove that other records do no exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency or are otherwise exempt. Granted in part and denied in part. | Luzerne | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0263 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Joshua Voss and Kleinbard LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0174 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Todd Hollis and Todd J. Hollis Law v. Gateway School District | Request sought records related to hiring of AD. Agency chose to provide all responsive records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0172 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Rebecca Whalen and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Connellsville Area School District | Withdrawn. | Fayette | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0171 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Rebecca Whalen and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Lehigh County | Request sought communications regarding two individuals. Agency did not respond to the request or on appeal. Denied. | Lehigh | Granted |
| 2021-0160 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Jason Snead and Honest Elections Project v. City of Philadelphia Office of the City Commissioners | Request seeks electronic communications between Philly Commissioners (as Board of Elections) and agency reasonably interpreted that to be the Department of State. The Request is sufficiently specific in part and the Office must perform a good faith search, but access to records is controlled by the Election Code. Granted in part and denied in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0093 03/26/2021 |
03/26/2021 | Amanda Papa v. Coraopolis Borough | Request for disciplinary records for certain agency police officers. The agency failed to prove that disclosure of the records would threaten personal security or public safety. The agency failed to prove that the records relate to criminal or noncriminal investigations. The agency failed to prove that the records are protected by state law. Granted. | Allegheny | Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0624 03/25/2021 |
03/25/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Swoyersville Borough | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0618 03/25/2021 |
03/25/2021 | Todd Bartley and Talkwilliamsport.com v. Williamsport Area School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Lycoming | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0617 03/25/2021 |
03/25/2021 | Dominic Palmieri v. Westmoreland County | Appeal was insufficient as it did not address the agency's reasons for denial pursuant to Section 1101(a)(1). Dismissed. | Westmoreland | Dismissed: Insufficient (Sec. 1101) |
| 2021-0484 03/25/2021 |
03/25/2021 | Ian Spigler v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Appeal did not include a complete copy of the agency's response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0480 03/25/2021 |
03/25/2021 | Paula Knudsen Burke and Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press v. Philadelphia Parking Authority | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0468 03/25/2021 |
03/25/2021 | Mark Langan v. West Chester Area School District | Appeal did not include a copy of the response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Chester | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0433 03/25/2021 |
03/25/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County | The OOR has no jurisdiction over judicial agencies. Dismissed. | Franklin | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0287 03/25/2021 |
03/25/2021 | Donald Dowd v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought criminal commitment papers. Agency proved that record is a judicial record that may not be accessed under the RTKL. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0157 03/25/2021 |
03/25/2021 | Jason Snead and Honest Elections Project v. Montgomery County | Request sought communications relating to voter ballots. The Request was sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-0156 03/25/2021 |
03/25/2021 | Matthew Gailey and Matthew D. Gailey & Associates v. Shaler Area School District | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0155 03/25/2021 |
03/25/2021 | Matthew Gailey and Matthew D. Gailey & Associates v. Shaler Area School District | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0132 03/25/2021 |
03/25/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0603 03/24/2021 |
03/24/2021 | William Dickman v. South Heidelberg Township Police Department | The appeal did not address the agency grounds for denial. Dismissed as insufficient. | Berks | Dismissed: Insufficient (Sec. 1101) |
| 2021-0597 03/24/2021 |
03/24/2021 | Renee Pataski v. Brownsville Area School District | The appeal did not address the agency grounds for denial. Dismissed as insufficient. | Fayette | Dismissed: Insufficient (Sec. 1101) |
| 2021-0541 03/24/2021 |
03/24/2021 | Nicholas Solomon v. Montgomery County | Withdrawn | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0398 03/24/2021 |
03/24/2021 | Patrick Murray and SMT Legal v. Shaler Area School District | withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0371 03/24/2021 |
03/24/2021 | Terry Siford v. Cumberland County District Attorney's Office | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Cumberland | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0367 03/24/2021 |
03/24/2021 | Brian Boyer v. Mount Carmel Borough Police Department | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Northumberland | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0366 03/24/2021 |
03/24/2021 | Terry Siford v. Adams County District Attorney's Office | Request sought records related to a criminal incident and for named individuals. Agency proved that records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Adams | Denied |
| 2021-0365 03/24/2021 |
03/24/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County District Attorney's Office | Request sought various records relating to the Requester. Agency proved certain records are protected by the attorney-work product doctrine and that certain records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Franklin County County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). Denied in part and transferred in part. | Franklin | Transferred |
| 2021-0360 03/24/2021 |
03/24/2021 | Darren Gentilquore v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought specific text from policies regarding a light. Agency properly provided records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0346 03/24/2021 |
03/24/2021 | Douglas Hitchens v. Franklin County | Request sought electronic communications from an individual | Franklin | Denied |
| 2021-0296 03/24/2021 |
03/24/2021 | Juliette Rihl and PublicSource v. Allegheny County | Request sought records related to Jail staffing. County demonstrated that some records are exempt employee records, some are protected by the attorney-client privilege, and disclosure of some would threaten personal or public safety. The County provided some records on appeal. The County did not prove that some are draft policy statements. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0205 03/24/2021 |
03/24/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Ashville Borough Police | Request for various records related to police procedures. Agency did not participate on appeal or meet its burden of proof. Granted. | Cambria | Granted |
| 2021-0131 03/24/2021 |
03/24/2021 | Michele Adamczyk v. Exeter Township (Berks) | The Appeal was filed after the RTKL period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Berks | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0089 03/24/2021 |
03/24/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. West Pittston Borough | Request seeks police records. Borough demonstrated that some records do not exist, but has not met its burden that some information is exempt personal identification information or is exempt employee information, reflects internal, predecisional deliberations, or is noncriminal investigative material. Race/ethnicity is protected by the right to privacy. Granted in part and denied in part. | Luzerne | Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2020-2704 03/24/2021 |
03/24/2021 | Victor Perez v. Reading Parking Authority | Request sought records relating to towing and parking violations. The agency proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. The agency also offered to make paper copies for the Requester and made the records available for inspection. Denied. | Berks | Denied |
| 2021-0441 03/23/2021 |
03/23/2021 | Calvin Thompkins v. Pennsylvania Department of Insurance | Request sought certificates of authority for 3 local government entities. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0426 03/23/2021 |
03/23/2021 | Gerald Lepre v. Allegheny County Treasurer | Withdrawn | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0422 03/23/2021 |
03/23/2021 | Gene Goebel v. Concord Township (Delaware) | Consolidated | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0421 03/23/2021 |
03/23/2021 | Gene Goebel v. Concord Township (Delaware) | Consolidated | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0420 03/23/2021 |
03/23/2021 | Gene Goebel v. Concord Township (Delaware) | Request sought citations, permit applications, correspondence and a "Stop Work Order" for a specific address. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-0372 03/23/2021 |
03/23/2021 | Matthew Myer and Woolford Kanfer Law, P.C. v. Silver Spring Township | Request sought emails relating to two developments. The appeal is timely, and the agency proved that some, but not all, emails are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Agency proved that one email is related to a noncriminal investigation. Granted in part and denied in part. | Cumberland | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0336 03/23/2021 |
03/23/2021 | Christopher Bordelon v. City of Philadelphia Water Department | Request sought records pertaining to a property development project; The Requester was permitted to appeal nunc pro tunc. Some of the records requested did not exist. Granted in part and Denied in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0335 03/23/2021 |
03/23/2021 | Christopher Bordelon v. City of Philadelphia Streets Department | Request sought records pertaining to a property development project; The Requester was permitted to appeal nunc pro tunc. Some of the records requested did not exist. Granted in part and Denied in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0334 03/23/2021 |
03/23/2021 | Christopher Bordelon v. City of Philadelphia Streets Department | Request sought records pertaining to a property development project; The Requester was permitted to appeal nunc pro tunc. Some of the records requested did not exist. Granted in part and Denied in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0557 03/22/2021 |
03/22/2021 | Michael Simmonds and Local Union 126, IBEW v. City of Philadelphia City Council | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature | |
| 2021-0354 03/22/2021 |
03/22/2021 | Toni Sinkiewicz v. Gibson Township (Susquehanna) | Request for redacted W-2 forms. Agency proved that the records are confidential under the Internal Revenue Code. Denied. | Susquehanna | Denied |
| 2021-0352 03/22/2021 |
03/22/2021 | Linda Evans-Boren v. Union Township (Washington) | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0284 03/22/2021 |
03/22/2021 | Romera Dawson v. Pennsylvania State Police | Requester submitted a "Request for Criminal Record Check." Record Requests that are not directed to an open records officer are not entitled to appellate rights, and the OOR does not have jurisdiction over appeals of requests that do not indicate that they were made pursuant to the RTKL. Dismissed under Sections 703 and 1101(a)(1). | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Does not seek records |
| 2021-0280 03/22/2021 |
03/22/2021 | David Nir v. Luzerne County | Withdrawn. | Luzerne | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0274 03/22/2021 |
03/22/2021 | Aisha Bradley v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Request sought blueprints and site plans. The Request was sufficiently specific under Section 703. The City failed to prove that the Request was disruptive under Section 506. The appeal as it related to the duplication of the Deerfield Crossing blueprints is barred by collateral estoppel. Upon Reconsideration, the Petition for Reconsideration was untimely filed. The OOR is without jurisdiction to hear the Petition. Denied. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0080 03/22/2021 |
03/22/2021 | Michael Snover v. Northampton County | Request sought video footage of certain election ballot drop boxes. The agency proved that certain records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency and that other records are exempt judicial records. The agency did not prove the disclosure of some records would threaten the personal security of an individual, is likely to threaten public safety, or is likely to endanger the safety or security of public infrastructure. The agency also did not prove that some records are exempt social services records. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed for lack of jurisdiction in part. | Northampton | Pending in Common Pleas |
| 2020-2701 03/22/2021 |
03/22/2021 | Nat Lownes v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2700 03/22/2021 |
03/22/2021 | Nat Lownes v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2562 03/22/2021 |
03/22/2021 | Ralph Buckles v. East Cocalico Township | Request sought copies of the "Daily Manager's Report" that is referenced in the Township's agenda from April 1, 2020 through October 19, 2020. The Township proved that it properly withheld draft meeting minutes and used acceptable redaction methods. Denied. | Lancaster | Denied |
| 2020-2540 03/22/2021 |
03/22/2021 | Carrie Hahn v. Lawrence County | Request sought records surrounding the closure of the County Courthouse. The Request requires the agency to conduct legal research to respond. The OOR declines to make a finding of bad faith. Denied. Upon request for Reconsideration, the Appeals Officer did not commit an error of law by holding that the instant request was insufficiently specific. Reconsideration Denied. | Lawrence | Denied |
| 2019-2185 03/22/2021 |
03/22/2021 | Maya Van Rossum and Delaware Riverkeeper Network v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Request sought all records relating to anyone with the last name "Cashman" regarding a bridge in a specified area. Request was insufficiently specific under Section 703 of the RTKL. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0222 03/19/2021 |
03/19/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Hamburg Borough Police Department | Withdrawn | Berks | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2667 03/19/2021 |
03/19/2021 | Sarah Grady and Loevy & Loevy v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sough records relating to the agency's contract with Wexford Health Sources, Inc. The agency proved that some records reflect internal predecisional deliberations, but did not prove that the disclosure of other records would reveal trade secrets or confidential proprietary information or exempt procurement materials. Granted in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-1625 03/19/2021 |
03/19/2021 | George Johnstonbaugh v. Allegheny County | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2019-1024 03/19/2021 |
03/19/2021 | Francis Camarota and Woolford Kanfer Law PC v. West Chester Area School District | Request sought communications about a construction project Agency provided some records on appeal. Agency did not prove that all withheld records are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Chester | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0549 03/18/2021 |
03/18/2021 | Cory McDevitt v. Braddock Borough | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0432 03/18/2021 |
03/18/2021 | Jennifer Greer and Jane Deaux Investigations, LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The appeal did not include the Request or response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-0407 03/18/2021 |
03/18/2021 | TyLisa Johnson and PublicSource v. Pittsburgh School District | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0349 03/18/2021 |
03/18/2021 | Sandra Snyder v. Newberry Township | Request sought information about two employees. The information requested met the definition of "record" under the Right-to-Know Law. Agency did not prove that the Request was insufficiently specific. Granted. | York | Granted |
| 2021-0324 03/18/2021 |
03/18/2021 | Tricia Mezzacappa v. Northampton County | Request sought mug shots, the last names of certain corrections officers, and emails containing mugshots. The OOR retains jurisdiction over records alleged to be related to a criminal investigation and finds that the request for mug shots is sufficiently specific. Agency has not proven that mug shots are protected by CHRIA, but has proven that two emails are protected. The OOR does not have jurisdiction over judicial records. Agency has proven that disclosure of the last names of corrections officers would be likely to threaten personal security in this case. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed for lack of jurisdiction in part. | Northampton | Pending in Supreme Court |
| 2021-0321 03/18/2021 |
03/18/2021 | Jacob Adelman and Philadelphia Inquirer v. City of Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority | Request sought records relating to the Seybert Street Project Properties. The agency provided access to some records on appeal and proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0278 03/18/2021 |
03/18/2021 | Samuel Cortes and Fox Rothschild LLP v. Middletown Township | Request sought communications between the Township and Sunoco Pipeline, LP relating to Mariner East 2 Pipeline and records of payments made by Sunoco to the Township. Agency did not prove the records are confidential under the Public Utility Confidential Security Information Disclosure Protection Act or that records relate to a noncriminal investigation, exempt real estate records or reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Agency did prove the disclosure of the records is likely to endanger the safety or physical security of public infrastructure. Granted in part and denied in part. | Delaware | Partially Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-0151 03/18/2021 |
03/18/2021 | Tammy Murray v. Reynoldsville Borough | Request sought a video presented at a public meeting of the agency's council. The agency did not prove that the video is not a record of the agency but did prove that the record no longer exists. Denied. | Jefferson | Denied |
| 2021-0543 03/17/2021 |
03/17/2021 | Derek Gilliam v. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission | The appeal does not present a case or controversy before the OOR. Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0268 03/17/2021 |
03/17/2021 | David Kneller v. Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department | Request for a booking photograph. Agency did not prove that it does not possess the record. The OOR retains jurisdiction. Although there is a privacy interest in one's booking photo, it is diminished and the public interest outweighs it. Granted. | Monroe | Granted |
| 2021-0113 03/17/2021 |
03/17/2021 | Bekah Smith v. Harrisburg City | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2021-0102 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Dauphin | Consolidated |
| 2021-0112 03/17/2021 |
03/17/2021 | Bekah Smith v. Harrisburg City | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2021-0102 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Dauphin | Consolidated |
| 2021-0102 03/17/2021 |
03/17/2021 | Bekah Smith v. Harrisburg City | Appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0515 03/16/2021 |
03/16/2021 | Janet Brunermer v. Armstrong County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Armstrong | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0509 03/16/2021 |
03/16/2021 | Matthew Reik v. Lewistown Borough | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Mifflin | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0402 03/16/2021 |
03/16/2021 | Todd Fennell and Quality Mechanical Services Inc. v. Allegheny County Airport Authority | The appeal did not include the response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0348 03/16/2021 |
03/16/2021 | Adrian Seltzer v. Lower Merion School District | Request for records regarding the Superintendent's established goals. Agency proved that it provided all responsive records. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2021-0347 03/16/2021 |
03/16/2021 | Brian Judge v. Ridley Township | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0299 03/16/2021 |
03/16/2021 | Sean Brydges v. Ridley Township | Request for salary information for certain agency employees and an employment contract. The agency provided records during the appeal. The agency failed to prove that records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Delaware | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0178 03/16/2021 |
03/16/2021 | Donald Dowd v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request for a "JBC-300" commitment order. The agency proved that the commitment order is a judicial record. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0507 03/15/2021 |
03/15/2021 | Tonya Thornton v. Middletown Township Police Department | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. Transferred to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Bucks | Transferred |
| 2021-0503 03/15/2021 |
03/15/2021 | Richard Patrick v. Chambersburg Borough | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Franklin | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0490 03/15/2021 |
03/15/2021 | Dylan Segelbaum and The York Daily Record/Sunday News v. Southern Regional Police Department | Withdrawn | York | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0330 03/15/2021 |
03/15/2021 | Darren Gentilquore v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought information about employees. There was no dispute over fees, and the agency proved that disclosure of corrections officers' first names would be reasonably likely to threaten personal security. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0313 03/15/2021 |
03/15/2021 | Nate Jones and The Washington Post v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought records relating to a police shooting. Agency proved records relate to a criminal investigation and that certain records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0312 03/15/2021 |
03/15/2021 | Nate Jones and The Washington Post v. Hummelstown Borough | Request for records regarding a police-involved shooting. The Request was partially specific under Section 703. The agency proved that records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. The agency proved that records could be criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. The agency proved that records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and/or attorney-work product doctrine. The agency proved that records are exempt records relating to an agency employee. Denied in part and dismissed for lack of jurisdiction in part. | Dauphin | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-0239 03/15/2021 |
03/15/2021 | Nat Lownes v. City of Philadelphia Mayor's Office | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0004 03/15/2021 |
03/15/2021 | Joseph Darius Jaafari and Spotlight PA v. Pike County | Request sought communications regarding COVID-19. Agency demonstrated that some records may be redacted of personal information, but did not demonstrate that the records are exempt under other provisions of the RTKL. Granted in part, denied in part. | Pike | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0003 03/15/2021 |
03/15/2021 | Brett Mayer v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought police report. Agency proved that the record is related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2357 03/15/2021 |
03/15/2021 | Ginger Davis and Commercial Sales and Leasing v. Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System | Request sought records related to SERS Retirement Board proceedings. Agency proved that certain records are confidential under the State Employees Retirement Code. Agency did not prove the disclosure of certain records would reveal trade secrets or confidential proprietary information. Granted in part, denied in part. | Commonwealth | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-0502 03/12/2021 |
03/12/2021 | Vicki Piontek v. Pennsylvania Treasury Department | The OOR does not have jurisdiction to hear appeals related to records of the Treasury pursuant to Section 503(d). Transferred. | Commonwealth | Transferred |
| 2021-0491 03/12/2021 |
03/12/2021 | Daniel Auld and Auld and Associates Investigations v. Marple Township Police Department | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation held by a local agency. Transferred to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Delaware | Transferred |
| 2021-0326 03/12/2021 |
03/12/2021 | David Bayne and BAYNE'S Wildlife Pest Control v. New Kensington City | Request for video that shows the Requester inside public area of City Hall and Police Department. The City proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0077 03/12/2021 |
03/12/2021 | Samantha Melamed and The Philadelphia Inquirer v. City of Philadelphia Department of Prisons | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0076 03/12/2021 |
03/12/2021 | Shawn Breen v. Gettysburg Borough Police Department | Request for operational records relating to the Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia. The public nature of the record(s) at issue in the appeal was adjudicated by the OOR in a prior case. Denied. | Adams | Denied |
| 2021-0074 03/12/2021 |
03/12/2021 | Matthew Krupp and DeSantis Krupp, LLC v. Harrisburg City | Request sought real estate development records. Agency properly provided responsive records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2020-2761 03/12/2021 |
03/12/2021 | Donna Cunningham v. Central Bucks Regional Police Department | Request sought records related to an individual's suicide. Agency proved that the records relate to a criminal investigation. To the extent that the County District Attorney's Office determines that the records do not relate to a criminal investigation agency proved that individually identifiable health information may be redacted. Denied in part, transferred in part. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2020-2754 03/12/2021 |
03/12/2021 | Edward Lea v. Monessen City | Request sought records of background checks run against an individual. Agency demonstrated that no responsive records exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Westmoreland | Denied |
| 2020-2687 03/12/2021 |
03/12/2021 | Juliette Rihl and PublicSource v. Allegheny County | Request sought certain emails regarding staff shortages at the county jail. The appeal is sufficient under Section 1101(a) of the RTKL. The agency proved that the disclosure of the records would threaten the personal security of an individual or would threaten public safety. The agency also proved that the records are exempt medical records, contain exempt personal identification information, and are protected by the state constitutional right to privacy. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2020-2660 03/12/2021 |
03/12/2021 | Terry Rumsey and Keep Media Green v. Media Borough | Request sought records relating to Rockwell Custom. The Requester may not modify the Request on appeal. The agency provided access to certain records on appeal and proved that some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege or the attorney-work product privilege. The agency proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Delaware | Denied: Moot |
| 2020-1343 03/12/2021 |
03/12/2021 | Jill Mancini v. Northampton County | Request sought communications between County executives and attorneys, and the County's Appeals Board and its attorneys concerning a mandamus action. The County proved that some of the communications were protected under the attorney-client privilege and the attorney-work product doctrine. The County also proved that certain records contain exempt personal identification information. The County did not prove that any records reflected internal predecisional deliberations or that they were records relating to labor relations or collective bargaining. Granted in part and denied in part. | Northampton | Pending in Common Pleas |
| 2021-0486 03/11/2021 |
03/11/2021 | Jack Wisor v. Coatesville City | Withdrawn | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0315 03/11/2021 |
03/11/2021 | Jonathan Riches v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought records related to expenditures by the former Department Secretary. The Request is insufficiently specific. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0292 03/11/2021 |
03/11/2021 | William Towne v. Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority | Request sought correspondence to or from the Authority to or from the Requester related to records requested after June 1, 2019, records related to phone calls to or from the Authority to or from the Requester, and invoice records related to legal services provided to the Authority from the law firm Clark Hill PLC after June 1, 2019. The Authority provided unredacted records on appeal and provided evidence justifying financial account information. However, the Authority failed to provide evidence of a good faith search for records and the OOR finds the Authority acted in bad faith. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Allegheny | Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0075 03/11/2021 |
03/11/2021 | David Rosner v. Buckingham Township | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Bucks | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0066 03/11/2021 |
03/11/2021 | Andrea Whistler and Weisberg Cummings, PC v. Pennsylvania State Police | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0065 03/11/2021 |
03/11/2021 | John Smith and Smith Butz, LLC v. Robinson Township | Request sought records relating to a certain lease agreement. The agency provided access to some records on appeal and proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Allegheny | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-0054 03/11/2021 |
03/11/2021 | Joseph Jaafari and Spotlight PA v. City of Philadelphia Department of Prisons | Request sought emails to/from warden. The Request is sufficiently specific and the Department did not provide sufficient evidence in support of any exemptions. Granted. | Philadelphia | Reversed by Common Pleas |
| 2020-2762 03/11/2021 |
03/11/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Upper Merion Area School District | Request sought copies of safety meeting sign-in sheets of District contractor. Agency proved that records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2020-0360 03/11/2021 |
03/11/2021 | Peter Leckman and Langer Grogan & Diver v. Philadelphia International Airport | Request seeks records related to a beverage services agreement. The request is sufficiently specific. Agency proved that some records do not exist and that others are exempt internal, predecisional deliberations. Agency has to provide all other responsive records that may exist. Granted in part, denied in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted |
| 2021-0467 03/10/2021 |
03/10/2021 | Aaron Holt and Holt Law v. Harrisburg City | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation in the hands of a local agency. Transferred to the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Dauphin | Transferred |
| 2021-0374 03/10/2021 |
03/10/2021 | Anne Manero and Law Offices of W. Kelly McWilliams v. Upper Makefield Township | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0358 03/10/2021 |
03/10/2021 | Michael Quercia v. Port Carbon Borough | Request sought audit. Agency proved that it does not exist yet, but will be disseminated when it does. Denied. | Schuylkill | Denied |
| 2021-0088 03/10/2021 |
03/10/2021 | Douglas Weck and White and Williams LLP v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0307 03/09/2021 |
03/09/2021 | William Towne v. Pittsburgh City | Request for records regarding a notification of service shutoff erroneously sent by the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. The agency provided records during the appeal. The Request is partially specific under Section 703. The agency unreasonably interpreted the Request and failed to prove that certain records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. The agency proved that records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0061 03/09/2021 |
03/09/2021 | Brian Cagle v. Crawford County | Request sought the County Sheriff's Facebook post and related comments for a specific date. Agency did not conduct a good faith search. Agency did not prove that records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Granted. | Crawford | Granted |
| 2020-2705 03/09/2021 |
03/09/2021 | Eric Edens v. City of Philadelphia Office of the City Commissioners | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0404 03/08/2021 |
03/08/2021 | Antoinette Stanford v. City of Philadelphia Streets Department | Withdrawn | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0396 03/08/2021 |
03/08/2021 | Douglas Litwhiler v. Schuylkill County | Withdrawn | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0384 03/08/2021 |
03/08/2021 | Ryan Furlong and Fineman Krekstein & Harris, PC v. City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | Withdrawn | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0381 03/08/2021 |
03/08/2021 | Douglas Litwhiler v. Schuylkill County | Withdrawn | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0344 03/08/2021 |
03/08/2021 | Thomas Micozzie v. Upper Darby Township | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0285 03/08/2021 |
03/08/2021 | Ralph McClain v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought home address information for two Department employees. The Department proved that the right to privacy protects disclosure of the requested records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0281 03/08/2021 |
03/08/2021 | Tricia Mezzacappa v. Northampton County | Request sought any records from any county employee that sent the mug shot of Requester to Bernie O'Hare. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Northampton | Denied |
| 2021-0267 03/08/2021 |
03/08/2021 | Linda Emory Healy v. Media Borough | Request sought communications between Boro/its agents and Sunoco/its agents. Agency did not prove emails are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-0254 03/08/2021 |
03/08/2021 | Ralph McClain v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records related to personal information and discharge information regarding four separate former employees of the Department. The Department provided responsive records on appeal and proved that redactions were proper. Dismissed as moot. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0241 03/08/2021 |
03/08/2021 | Lorie Thompson v. Turbett Township | Request sought information concerning bids and board salaries, among other items. The Township is only required to provide the records in the medium in which they exist and it must send its response to the Requester's address listed on the RTKL Request form. Granted in part and denied in part. | Juniata | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0101 03/08/2021 |
03/08/2021 | Deborah Nafziger v. Harrisburg City | Request sought use of force reports of November 7, 2020 concerning a noise complaint and arrest and field interview cards. Agency failed to prove the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency and Agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2) and denied in part. | Dauphin | Transferred |
| 2021-0030 03/08/2021 |
03/08/2021 | Robert Silver v. Lansford Borough | Request sought records relating to a zoning permit. The agency proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Carbon | Denied |
| 2020-2652 03/08/2021 |
03/08/2021 | James Keenan v. Milford Borough | Request sought all emails sent or received by two agency officials. Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703 of the RTKL. Denied. | Pike | Denied |
| 2020-1390 03/08/2021 |
03/08/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Delaware Valley Journal / Inside Sources v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought emails to and from two identified individuals. The agency provided access to some records on appeal. The Request was sufficiently specific under Section 703, and the agency did not prove that the records are exempt under the Disease Prevention and Control Law of 1955. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. Upon request for Reconsideration, the OOR is unable to bifurcate its proceedings to permit an agency to review records and assert exemptions after the OOR issues a final determination granting an appeal for sufficient specificity. See Pa. Dep’t of Educ. v. Bagwell, 131 A.3d 638, 660 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2016) (citing Pa. Dep’t of Conserv. & Nat. Res. v. Vitali, 2015 Pa. Commw. Unpub. LEXIS 479) (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2015)). Reconsideration Denied. | Commonwealth | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-0450 03/05/2021 |
03/05/2021 | Phil Taverna v. Palmer Township Solicitor | The Palmer Township Solicitor is not an agency as defined by the RTKL. Dismissed. | Northampton | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0431 03/05/2021 |
03/05/2021 | Chris Lowman and Noble Environmental v. Washington-East Washington Joint Authority | Appeal was insufficient as it did not address the agency's reasons for denial pursuant to Section 1101(a)(1). Dismissed. Upon Reconsideration, Section 1101(a)(1) sets forth the requirements for an appeal, and it requires requesters to explain why the records they seek are public. See, e.g., Dep’t of Corr. v. Office of Open Records, 18 A.3d 429 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2011). This requirement applies whether a request is denied or deemed denied. Accordingly, the OOR did not commit an error of law when it dismissed the appeal. Petition Denied. | Washington | Dismissed: Insufficient (Sec. 1101) |
| 2021-0430 03/05/2021 |
03/05/2021 | Chris Lowman and Noble Environmental v. Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority | Appeal was insufficient as it did not address the agency's reasons for denial pursuant to Section 1101(a)(1). Dismissed. Upon Reconsideration, Section 1101(a)(1) sets forth the requirements for an appeal, and it requires requesters to explain why the records they seek are public. See, e.g., Dep’t of Corr. v. Office of Open Records, 18 A.3d 429 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2011). This requirement applies whether a request is denied or deemed denied. Accordingly, the OOR did not commit an error of law when it dismissed the appeal. Petition Denied. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Insufficient (Sec. 1101) |
| 2021-0429 03/05/2021 |
03/05/2021 | Chris Lowman and Noble Environmental v. Greater Greensburg Sewage Authority | Appeal was insufficient as it did not address the agency's reasons for denial pursuant to Section 1101(a)(1). Dismissed. Upon Reconsideration, Section 1101(a)(1) sets forth the requirements for an appeal, and it requires requesters to explain why the records they seek are public. See, e.g., Dep’t of Corr. v. Office of Open Records, 18 A.3d 429 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2011). This requirement applies whether a request is denied or deemed denied. Accordingly, the OOR did not commit an error of law when it dismissed the appeal. Petition Denied. | Westmoreland | Dismissed: Insufficient (Sec. 1101) |
| 2021-0428 03/05/2021 |
03/05/2021 | Chris Lowman and Noble Environmental v. Western Westmoreland Municipal Authority | Appeal was insufficient as it did not address the agency's reasons for denial pursuant to Section 1101(a)(1). Dismissed. Upon Reconsideration, Section 1101(a)(1) sets forth the requirements for an appeal, and it requires requesters to explain why the records they seek are public. See, e.g., Dep’t of Corr. v. Office of Open Records, 18 A.3d 429 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2011). This requirement applies whether a request is denied or deemed denied. Accordingly, the OOR did not commit an error of law when it dismissed the appeal. Reconsideration Denied. | Westmoreland | Dismissed: Insufficient (Sec. 1101) |
| 2021-0309 03/05/2021 |
03/05/2021 | Ernest Thomas v. Lebanon County | Agency provided access to the records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Lebanon | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0237 03/05/2021 |
03/05/2021 | Michael Simmonds and IBEW Local 126 v. City of Philadelphia City Council | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0235 03/05/2021 |
03/05/2021 | Christopher Carusone and Cohen Seglias PC v. Williamsport City | Withdrawn. | Lycoming | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0186 03/05/2021 |
03/05/2021 | Cindee DeLuca and DeLuca's Auto Repair Inc v. Beaver Meadows Police Department | Appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Carbon | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0087 03/05/2021 |
03/05/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Kingston Borough | Request seeks police records. The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0071 03/05/2021 |
03/05/2021 | Ralph Cipriano and BigTrial.net v. City of Philadelphia, District Attorney | Request sought money paid to Prosecutor Impact. Agency proved records do not exist in its possession custody or control. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-0055 03/05/2021 |
03/05/2021 | Kelly Tomlinson v. Bradford County | Request sought information concerning a Freedom Rally at the County airport. The Request sought records under the RTKL. Granted. | Bradford | Granted |
| 2020-2727 03/05/2021 |
03/05/2021 | John Clary and Law Office of John T. Clary, Jr. v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought an incident report. Agency proved that the records relate to a criminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2697 03/05/2021 |
03/05/2021 | James Grasell v. Upper Darby Township | Request seeks the identity of a complainant. Agency proved that complaints are records related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2020-2516 03/05/2021 |
03/05/2021 | Ryan Michaels and Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0424 03/04/2021 |
03/04/2021 | Angela Dugan v. Bethlehem City (Northampton) | Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction, pursuant to Act 22. | Northampton | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0423 03/04/2021 |
03/04/2021 | Angela Dugan v. Bethlehem City (Northampton) | Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction, pursuant to Act 22. | Northampton | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2020-2644 03/04/2021 |
03/04/2021 | Monica Fuentes and Loevy and Loevy v. Allegheny County | Request sought certain police reports and autopsy records relating to the death of an identified individual. The agency did not prove that the records are exempt autopsy records but did prove that the police reports are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Granted in part and transferred in part to the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). Upon request for Reconsideration, a review of the file does not indicate any errors of law. Reconsideration Denied. | Allegheny | Reversed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0412 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Chris Lowman and Noble Environmental v. West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority | Request sought bid tabulation. The appeal did not address the Authority's reason for denial or how the records are public. Dismissed. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-0310 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Tricia Mezzacappa v. Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 | Withdrawn. | Northampton | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0295 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Melissa Matthy v. Chester County | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Chester | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0262 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Chris Goodling v. Oil City | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Venango | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0258 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County | The Requester received access to the records sought in the Request. Dismissed as moot. | Franklin | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0238 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Tricia Mezzacappa v. Northampton County | Request sought bail related records. County proved the records do not exist in its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Northampton | Denied |
| 2021-0210 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Gerard Grega and WASD School Board member v. Weatherly Area School District | Request sought communications regarding District sports participation during COVID-19 pandemic. District did not demonstrate that records are internal predecisional deliberations. Granted | Carbon | Granted |
| 2021-0209 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | Request sought electronic copies of emails to/from the District nursing staff related to COVID-19. The District has not provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate the records are internal predecisional deliberations and the Requester does not contest redaction of medical information. The District cannot electronically redact records. Granted subject to fees. | Carbon | Granted |
| 2021-0167 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | Appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Carbon | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0145 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Katharine Bernet and Naulty, Scaricamazza & McDevitt, LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought inmate medical records. The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0057 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | Request sought invoices from the district solicitor. Agency demonstrated that some records could be redacted under the attorney-client privilege. Granted in part, denied in part. | Carbon | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0037 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Justin McLaughlin v. Connellsville Police Department | Appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as untimely. | Fayette | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0007 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Forty Fort Borough | Withdrawn. | Luzerne | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2659 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Thomas Sofield and LevittownNow.com v. Pennsbury School District | Request sought copies of emails and correspondence between the District's superintendent and members of the District's Board, as well as his resignation letter and related documents submitted to the District's Board and administration. The District proved that responsive records were related to a noncriminal investigation, exempt under attorney-client privilege, and records within the personnel file of an employee. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2020-2557 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Prospect Park Borough | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2223 03/03/2021 |
03/03/2021 | Matthew Collins and Stark & Stark v. City of Philadelphia Water Department | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0294 03/02/2021 |
03/02/2021 | Nik Hatziefstathiou and Original Media v. Lower Merion Township | The appeal did not include the Request and Response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0257 03/02/2021 |
03/02/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County District Attorney's Office | The Request sought certain CAD and incident reports. Agency proved the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Franklin | Denied |
| 2021-0097 03/02/2021 |
03/02/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Avoca Borough | Request sought records involving police use of force. Appeal did not include a copy of the Request. Dismissed as insufficient. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2020-2693 03/02/2021 |
03/02/2021 | Ken Cochran v. Reading Parking Authority | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Berks | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0269 03/01/2021 |
03/01/2021 | John Yakim v. Pitcairn Borough | Request for communications with Boro manager about Grab & Go program. Records do not exist. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0248 03/01/2021 |
03/01/2021 | Rachel Heimann v. Pennsylvania Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0247 03/01/2021 |
03/01/2021 | Joseph Leschinskie and n/a v. Shamokin City | Withdrawn. | Northumberland | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0197 03/01/2021 |
03/01/2021 | Tyrone Martin v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records related to COVID-19 Agency proved that it does not possess records responsive to two items of the request and that records are exempt medical records. Agency did not prove disclosure of one list is reasonably likely to threaten public safety or related to a noncriminal investigation. The constitutional right to privacy protects a list. Granted in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0196 03/01/2021 |
03/01/2021 | Charles Hoyer v. Dauphin County | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2020-2745 03/01/2021 |
03/01/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Upper Merion Area School District | Consolidated. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2744 03/01/2021 |
03/01/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Upper Merion Area School District | Consolidated. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2743 03/01/2021 |
03/01/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Upper Merion Area School District | Consolidated. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2742 03/01/2021 |
03/01/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Upper Merion Area School District | Request for records pertaining to an electrical contractor and a construction project. Agency proved that one of the requests are insufficiently specific. Agency proved that it does not possess the remaining records. Agency is required to obtain some records from the agency contractor pursuant to Section 506(d) of the RTKL. Granted in part, denied in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted |
| 2020-2666 03/01/2021 |
03/01/2021 | Zachary Morahan v. Susquehanna County Children and Youth Services | Request for records regarding open cases and the number of caseworkers employed for certain years. The agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Susquehanna | Denied |
| 2020-2646 03/01/2021 |
03/01/2021 | Philip Remaley v. Pennsylvania Department of Revenue | Request for the numbers of tickets remaining for two instant lottery games, as of October 21, 2020. Agency proved that it did not possess the information at the time of the Request. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-1874 03/01/2021 |
03/01/2021 | Alfred Brown and Dailey LLP v. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development | Request sought records related to Chester City, the Chester Water Authority and Act 47. Department performed a good faith search. Department does not need to identify which records are responsive to each item in the request. Department did not demonstrate that no responsive records exist. Department did not meet its burden of proof as it related to all redactions performed pursuant to the personal identification information exemption, nor as to redactions not addressed in the log. Department demonstrated that certain records are protected by the attorney-client privilege/attorney-work product doctrine and the internal predecisional deliberations exemption. Granted in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-1591 03/01/2021 |
03/01/2021 | Chester Water Authority v. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development | Request sought records related to Chester City, the Chester Water Authority and Act 47. Department does not need to identify which records are responsive to each item in the request. Department demonstrated that certain records are protected by the attorney-client privilege/attorney-work product doctrine and the internal predecisional deliberations exemption. Granted in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Remanded for In Camera Review |
| 2021-0378 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | Gerald Lepre v. Munhall Borough Tax Collector | Request sought tax payment logs. Entity is not an "agency" as defined in the RTKL. Dismissed. A review of the appeal and petition indicate the appeal was properly dismissed. Tax Collector's are not subject to the RTKL. 72 P.S. sec. 5511.1 c(c)(1). Petition for Reconsideration Denied. | Allegheny | Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0340 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | Darwin Leuba v. Allegheny County Police Department | Withdrawn | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0253 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | Ray Shepard and Shepard Law Firm, LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs | Request sought records of an investigation conducted by the Pennsylvania National Guard and the U.S. Army War College. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0228 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Ctr for the Fair Admin of Justice v. Main Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Columbia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0206 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | Request sought the District's invoices from Slusser Law firm. Agency did not prove the records are protected by the attorney-client privilege, attorney-work product doctrine and did not prove records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted. | Carbon | Granted |
| 2021-0204 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | Request sought text messages and emails between the District and Slusser Law firm. Agency did not prove the records are protected by the attorney-client privilege, attorney-work product doctrine and did not prove records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted. | Carbon | Reversed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0199 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | David Dixon v. Pennsylvania Office of the Governor | Request sought two identified Senate bills. Agency properly provided the responsive records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0198 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | Ralph McClain v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Request for various records regarding the Community College of Philadelphia. The agency proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0169 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | Consolidated into AP 2021-0168 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Carbon | Consolidated |
| 2021-0168 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | Gerard Grega v. Weatherly Area School District | Request sought electronic copies of employee records and insurance documents. The District made some responsive copies available. The District did not prove that electronic copies of other records were not available and did not prove that those records contain individual medical information. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Carbon | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0140 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Lansdale Borough | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0068 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | Michalle Dupree v. Union Township | Request sought recordings of meetings of the Board of Supervisors for all of 2020. The Request does seek records under the RTKL and proved some records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted in part and denied in part. | Washington | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0011 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | Karen McClarnon v. Vandergrift Borough | Agency provided access to the records on appeal but failed to prove that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Westmoreland | Granted: Moot |
| 2020-2717 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | Randall Flager and Flager & Associates v. Upper Southampton Township Police Department | Request sought report relating to a dog bite incident. The agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. The Requester filed a contemporaneous appeal with the Appeals Officer for the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. Dismissed. | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction | |
| 2020-2688 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | Tim Wachter v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought records related to messaging that encouraged people to vote. Agency proved that the only records in its possession responsive to two items of the request are internal, predecisional, and deliberative, but certain records in the possession of a 3rd party contractor are accessible through Section 506(d). Agency proved that records responsive to the remaining two items do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2020-2542 02/26/2021 |
02/26/2021 | Carmencita Maria Pedro v. Community Behavioral Health | The agency provided access to the records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0291 02/25/2021 |
02/25/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County District Attorney's Office | The appeal did not address the agency grounds for denial. Dismissed as insufficient. | Franklin | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-0290 02/25/2021 |
02/25/2021 | Terry Siford v. Franklin County District Attorney's Office | Request sought records of prior RTKL requests submitted with the County. Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | Franklin | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0286 02/25/2021 |
02/25/2021 | Jerome Jackson v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The appeal did not include the Request or response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0272 02/25/2021 |
02/25/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0242 02/25/2021 |
02/25/2021 | Leif Greiss and The Morning Call v. Lehigh County | Withdrawn. | Lehigh | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0207 02/25/2021 |
02/25/2021 | Gerard Grega and WASD School Board member v. Weatherly Area School District | Request sought communications between Superintendent and collective bargaining representatives regarding future healthcare options. Agency provide records are exempt records relating to labor relations or collective bargaining. Denied. | Carbon | Denied |
| 2021-0104 02/25/2021 |
02/25/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0036 02/25/2021 |
02/25/2021 | Michael Simmonds and Local Union 126, IBEW v. Lower Pottsgrove Township | Request sought certified payrolls. Township proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2020-2748 02/25/2021 |
02/25/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Philadelphia Authority for industrial Development | Request for bidding results and the name of the electrical contractor awarded the contract for a specific building project. The agency proved that the requested records do not exist within the agency's possession, custody or control. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2021-0368 02/24/2021 |
02/24/2021 | Brianne Ostrander and The Daily Review v. Canton Borough | Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Bradford | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0364 02/24/2021 |
02/24/2021 | Kahlil Hammond v. Lancaster County District Attorney | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Lancaster | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0362 02/24/2021 |
02/24/2021 | Ivin Baniewicz v. Lackawanna County | Appeal was insufficient as it did not address the agency's reason for denial pursuant to Section 1101(a)(1). Dismissed. | Lackawanna | Dismissed: Insufficient (Sec. 1101) |
| 2021-0359 02/24/2021 |
02/24/2021 | William Towne v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission | Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. A review of the appeal and petition indicate the appeal was properly dismissed as premature. Petition for Reconsideration Denied. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0208 02/24/2021 |
02/24/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Bristol Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0181 02/24/2021 |
02/24/2021 | DaJuan Saunders v. Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office | Request sought records related to the Governor's appointment of a Deputy District Attorney, records related to wiretapping and a court order. Agency proved that no records exist regarding the appointment of Deputy District Attorney because a governor does not have the statutory authority. Agency proved that certain records are facially related to a criminal investigation. Agency did not prove that certain records relate to a criminal investigation. Agency did not prove that records are exempt personnel records. The Office did not prove that certain records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. A portion of the Request seeks judicial records. Granted in part, denied in part, transferred in part, dismissed in part due to lack of jurisdiction. | Lackawanna | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0123 02/24/2021 |
02/24/2021 | Tracey Dryden v. Sharon Hill Borough | Consolidated into AP 2021-0118 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Delaware | Consolidated |
| 2021-0118 02/24/2021 |
02/24/2021 | Tracey Dryden v. Sharon Hill Borough | Requests sought bank statements and debit card transactions. Agency failed to substantively participate on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-0090 02/24/2021 |
02/24/2021 | Loren McCutcheon v. Pennsylvania Game Commission | Request for records reflecting the location of a male kangaroo. The agency proved that disclosure of the records would threaten the personal security of an individual. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0062 02/24/2021 |
02/24/2021 | Robert Nolan v. Yardley Borough Sewer Authority | Request south an appraisal for an easement at the Requester's property. Agency did not prove records are exempt real estate records. Granted. | Bucks | Granted |
| 2020-2730 02/24/2021 |
02/24/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Delaware Valley Journal v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request emails between individuals and organizations for a four month period. The Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2638 02/24/2021 |
02/24/2021 | Anne Hunter and Munley Law v. Honesdale Borough | Request sought records related to a traffic fatality. The Request was partially insufficiently specific. Agency proved that records relate to a criminal investigation. Denied in part, transferred in part. | Wayne | Transferred |
| 2021-0276 02/23/2021 |
02/23/2021 | Jason Koebler and MuckRock News v. City of Philadelphia Mayor's Office | The appeal did not include the response. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Insufficient |
| 2021-0195 02/23/2021 |
02/23/2021 | Charlene Stanton v. Johnstown City | Request sought records related to a demolition project. Agency proved that it provided all responsive records and has no other records in its possession, custody or control. Agency provided legible records on appeal. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Cambria | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-0005 02/23/2021 |
02/23/2021 | Charles Mathewson v. Knox Township | Request sought a resolution and meeting minutes regarding a specific road. The agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Jefferson | Denied |
| 2020-1275 02/23/2021 |
02/23/2021 | Devin Ralph and Timoney Knox LLP v. Reading City | Requests sought communications between attorneys representing the agency. Agency provided some responsive records on appeal. Agency properly interpreted the requests in part and proved that some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and/or the attorney-work product doctrine, but did not prove this with regard to other records. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Berks | Consolidated |
| 2020-1274 02/23/2021 |
02/23/2021 | Devin Ralph and Timoney Knox LLP v. Reading City | Requests sought communications between attorneys representing the agency. Agency provided some responsive records on appeal. Agency properly interpreted the requests in part and proved that some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and/or the attorney-work product doctrine, but did not prove this with regard to other records. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Berks | Consolidated |
| 2020-1273 02/23/2021 |
02/23/2021 | Devin Ralph and Timoney Knox LLP v. Reading City | Requests sought communications between attorneys representing the agency. Agency provided some responsive records on appeal. Agency properly interpreted the requests in part and proved that some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and/or the attorney-work product doctrine, but did not prove this with regard to other records. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Berks | Consolidated |
| 2020-1272 02/23/2021 |
02/23/2021 | Devin Ralph and Timoney Knox LLP v. Reading City | Requests sought communications between attorneys representing the agency. Agency provided some responsive records on appeal. Agency properly interpreted the requests in part and proved that some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and/or the attorney-work product doctrine, but did not prove this with regard to other records. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Berks | Consolidated |
| 2020-1271 02/23/2021 |
02/23/2021 | Devin Ralph and Timoney Knox LLP v. Reading City | Requests sought communications between attorneys representing the agency. Agency provided some responsive records on appeal. Agency properly interpreted the requests in part and proved that some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and/or the attorney-work product doctrine, but did not prove this with regard to other records. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. Upon request for Reconsideration, the OOR is not permitted to accept new evidence on reconsideration. Reconsideration Denied. | Berks | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2021-0345 02/22/2021 |
02/22/2021 | Keesha Haywood v. Pennsylvania Department of Revenue | The Request does not seek records under the RTKL. Dismissed. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0308 02/22/2021 |
02/22/2021 | Laura Fanelli v. Lansdale Borough | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0162 02/22/2021 |
02/22/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Pennsylvania Office of the Budget | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0150 02/22/2021 |
02/22/2021 | Matthew Monteiro v. Ephrata Borough | Request sought police reports. Agency proved that records are related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Lancaster | Denied |
| 2021-0136 02/22/2021 |
02/22/2021 | Gerard Grega and WASD Board Member v. Weatherly Area School District | Request sought communications related to memoranda of understanding. Agency failed to prove that records related to labor relations or collective bargaining. Granted. | Carbon | Granted |
| 2021-0067 02/22/2021 |
02/22/2021 | Juliette Rihl and PublicSource v. Allegheny County | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0050 02/22/2021 |
02/22/2021 | Brian Boyer v. Northumberland County District Attorney's Office | Request sought all documents and records relating to complaints of certain police officers. Agency provided access to certain records on appeal and proved that the remaining records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Northumberland County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). Dismissed a moot in part and transferred in part. | Northumberland | Transferred |
| 2021-0008 02/22/2021 |
02/22/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Bucks County | Request for a certified payroll for a specific County building project. The agency proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-0149 02/19/2021 |
02/19/2021 | William Towne v. Beaver County | Request sought various records related to the 2020 election including training materials used, financial records related to the training of poll workers, and records regarding effectiveness of poll worker training. The County provided a website link to the PA Department of State and offered to provide paper copies of some records, and proved that other records do not exist within the County's possession, custody or control. Denied. | Beaver | Denied |
| 2021-0122 02/19/2021 |
02/19/2021 | Brian Rittmeyer and Tribune-Review v. Highlands School District | Request sought a resignation agreement. The agreement is a financial record and cannot be redacted. 708(c). The employee's name and length of service are not protected by the constitutional right to privacy when in a financial record. Granted. | Allegheny | Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2021-0119 02/19/2021 |
02/19/2021 | Gene Goebel v. Concord Township | Request sought tax records from the Township regarding the amount paid by employees and the total number of employees at a specific address within the Township. The Township proved that responsive records are not within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2021-0082 02/19/2021 |
02/19/2021 | Charles Hoyer v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The Request sought certain records from the Requester's medical file. The Department proved that the records sought were exempt medical records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0059 02/19/2021 |
02/19/2021 | John Farley v. Lackawanna County | Request sought records related to office staffing, COVID-19 restrictions, RTK Request data, and election information. The County provided some records prior to the appeal and proved that no additional records exist. Denied. | Lackawanna | Denied |
| 2020-2755 02/19/2021 |
02/19/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Edwardsville Borough | Request sought records of equipment held by law enforcement, citations, arrests, summary offenses, misdemeanors & felonies as well as law enforcement wages, status, start date, status, and race/ethnicity. Agency proved the disclosure of certain records is likely to threaten public safety and failed to prove other records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted in part and denied in part. | Luzerne | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-2699 02/19/2021 |
02/19/2021 | Nat Lownes v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2648 02/19/2021 |
02/19/2021 | Charles Picarella v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought the PACT Manual. Agency proved the disclosure of the records is likely to threaten the personal security of an individual. Denied. | Commonwealth | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2020-2643 02/19/2021 |
02/19/2021 | Thomas Biggins v. City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services | Request sought various Agency financial records. The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2020-2630 02/19/2021 |
02/19/2021 | Russell Weathers v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Requests sought the full names of certain agency employees. The agency provided access to certain records on appeal and proved that other records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. The agency also proved that the disclosure of certain records is likely to threaten the personal security of an individual. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Denied: Moot |
| 2021-0338 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Linda Evans-Boren v. Union Township | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Washington | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0304 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Timothy Arthun v. Lower Paxton Township | Withdrawn. | Dauphin | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0203 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Bernville Police Department | Withdrawn | Withdrawn | |
| 2021-0191 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Michael Simmonds and Local Union 126, IBEW v. Reading City | Withdrawn | Berks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0115 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | Request sought records of cloud seeding licenses or investigations. Agency demonstrated that no responsive records exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0108 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Aislinn Vaughan v. West Vincent Township | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0106 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | David Bayne and BAYNE'S Wildlife Pest Control v. New Kensington City | The Request sought the City's March 13, 2020 police assignment sheet. The City proved that disclosure of the record responsive to the Request is likely to threaten public safety and/or the personal security of an individual. Denied. | Westmoreland | Denied |
| 2020-2751 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Upper Merion Area School District | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2020-2670. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2682 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Upper Merion Area School District | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2020-2670 | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2681 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Upper Merion Area School District | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2020-2670 | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2679 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Upper Merion Area School District | Consolidated into 2020-2670. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2678 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Upper Merion Area School District | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2020-2670. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2677 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Upper Merion Area School District | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2020-2670. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2673 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Upper Merion Area School District | Dismissed as incomplete. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2020-2670 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Upper Merion Area School District | Request for various records pertaining to an electrical contractor. Agency proved that the records do not exist in its possession. Agency proved that certain records are not accessible under Section 506(d) of the RTKL. Granted in part, denied in part. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2665 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Denise Puglisi v. Union Township (Washington) | Request for contract and change orders. Agency did not respond to the Request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Washington | Granted |
| 2020-2663 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Matt Sullivan v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2020-1142 02/18/2021 |
02/18/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Delaware Valley Journal v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought communications of the Department relating to a nonprofit it contracted to support its COVID-19 response, particularly with long-term care facilities. Agency proved the records are confidential under the Disease Prevention and Control Law. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0273 02/17/2021 |
02/17/2021 | Margie Swart v. West Goshen Township | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0245 02/17/2021 |
02/17/2021 | Mart Harris and The Trial Law Firm v. North Fayette Township | Withdrawn | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0179 02/17/2021 |
02/17/2021 | Miguel Morris v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request for records regarding a specific police officer. The agency proved that no additional responsive records exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0173 02/17/2021 |
02/17/2021 | Thomas Biggins v. Philadelphia Fair Housing Commisssion | Request seeks records related to various Commission training, policies, practices, procedures, and protocols. The Commission provided some records on appeal and demonstrated that others do not exist. The Request is insufficiently specific. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Denied: Moot |
| 2020-2720 02/17/2021 |
02/17/2021 | Elaine Selan v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request for a report containing information about individuals serving a life sentence. The Department proved that, while it already provided one of the data items at issue in its response, the other three missing data items did not exist as requested, and the Department was not required to create the record requested. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2676 02/17/2021 |
02/17/2021 | Lora Bartlett v. Parkside Borough | Request sought a copy of council by-laws. The agency proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2020-2641 02/17/2021 |
02/17/2021 | Erin Spencer v. Wilkinsburg Borough | The Request sought records relating to outstanding taxes for a particular property. The Borough proved that some records do not exist within its possession, custody or control, but failed to prove that others do not. Granted in part and denied in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0314 02/16/2021 |
02/16/2021 | Samuel Sinyangwe v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0303 02/16/2021 |
02/16/2021 | Brittany Sensenig and Americans For Fair Treatment v. New Wilmington Borough | Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Lawrence | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0300 02/16/2021 |
02/16/2021 | Gail Mullen v. Montour Township | Withdrawn. | Columbia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0270 02/16/2021 |
02/16/2021 | Shawn Breen v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0227 02/16/2021 |
02/16/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Ctr for the Fair Admin of Justice v. Nelson Township Police Department | withdrawn | Tioga | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0144 02/16/2021 |
02/16/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | The appeal did not include the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0105 02/16/2021 |
02/16/2021 | Scott & Janet Brunermer and SloppySoap, Inc. v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought forfeiture records. Requester may not modify the Request on appeal. The agency proved that no forfeitures records exist. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0098 02/16/2021 |
02/16/2021 | Terry White v. Adams County | Withdrawn. | Adams | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2695 02/16/2021 |
02/16/2021 | Nathaniel Butler v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought mental health records. Agency prove that records are exempt medical records. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2690 02/16/2021 |
02/16/2021 | Robert Ryan v. Riegelsville Borough | Requests sought solicitor invoices. Agency did not prove that the requests were unreasonably burdensome. Granted. | Bucks | Granted |
| 2020-2685 02/16/2021 |
02/16/2021 | Jennifer Davidson v. Allegheny County | Request sought records related to a private conversation between a police officer and a magisterial district justice during a court proceeding. Agency proved that records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0225 02/12/2021 |
02/12/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administraton of Justice v. Lancaster Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Butler | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0215 02/12/2021 |
02/12/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice v. Corry Police Department | Withdrawn. | Erie | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0148 02/12/2021 |
02/12/2021 | William Towne v. Fayette County | Withdrawn. | Fayette | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0133 02/12/2021 |
02/12/2021 | Jonathan Finch v. Monroe County District Attorney's Office | Withdrawn. | Monroe | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0126 02/12/2021 |
02/12/2021 | Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Wilkes-Barre City | The appeal did not include the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0083 02/12/2021 |
02/12/2021 | Tarik Roberts v. Dauphin County | Request was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2020-2750 02/12/2021 |
02/12/2021 | Alex Hontos and Dorsey and Whitney LLP v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services | Request sought records related to the Department's Request for Applications ("RFA") No. 07-19. The Department proved responsive records were withheld or redacted as they are related to proposal information, evaluation committee records, internal predecisional deliberations, personal identification information, attorney-client privilege, and attorney-work product privilege. Denied. | Commonwealth | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2021-0288 02/11/2021 |
02/11/2021 | Robert Fennell v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. Upon Reconsideration, the OOR can not accept new evidence upon reconsideration. See Pa. Dep’t of Educ. v. Bagwell, 131 A.3d 638, 655 n.12 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2016). Petition for Reconsideration Denied. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0283 02/11/2021 |
02/11/2021 | Jason Morgan v. Easton City Police Department | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation in the hands of a local agency. Transferred to the Northampton County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Northampton | Transferred |
| 2021-0282 02/11/2021 |
02/11/2021 | Drew Goldstein v. Limerick Township | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation in the hands of a local agency. Transferred to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Montgomery | Transferred |
| 2021-0229 02/11/2021 |
02/11/2021 | Marissa Bluestine and Quattrone Center for the Fair Administraton of Justice v. Lehman Township Police Department | Withdrawn. | Luzerne | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0221 02/11/2021 |
02/11/2021 | Kenneth Franke v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0094 02/11/2021 |
02/11/2021 | Gerard Grega and I am a School Board member in WASD v. Weatherly Area School District | Request for invoices paid by the agency and information related to the invoices. The agency failed to prove that portions of the records are exempt medical records. Granted in part and denied in part. | Carbon | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0079 02/11/2021 |
02/11/2021 | Beth Kennedy and Oasis Management Systems, Inc v. Berks County | Request sought the contract for commissary services for the County Jail System and the current menu. Agency did not prove the disclosure of the records would reveal trade secrets or confidential proprietary information. Granted. | Berks | Granted |
| 2021-0069 02/11/2021 |
02/11/2021 | William Towne v. Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) | Request sought specified communications with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. Agency demonstrated that no responsive records exist within the possession custody, or control of the agency. Denied. Upon Reconsideration, a review of the appeal and petition does not indicate any errors of law or misinterpretation of the facts. Petition for Reconsideration Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0120 02/10/2021 |
02/10/2021 | Carrie Hahn v. Volant Borough | Withdrawn. | Lawrence | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0040 02/10/2021 |
02/10/2021 | James Creenan and Creenan & Baczkowski, PC v. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2672 02/10/2021 |
02/10/2021 | Peter Melan v. Mahanoy City Borough | Withdrawn. | Schuylkill | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2627 02/10/2021 |
02/10/2021 | Scott Thomas v. Pottsville Area School District | Request sought emails sent to a specific agency employee. The appeal is limited to whether the agency conducted a good faith search for responsive records, and the agency proved that additional records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Schuylkill | Denied |
| 2020-2607 02/10/2021 |
02/10/2021 | Nicole D'Alonzo and DiOrio and Sereni v. Delaware County | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2559 02/10/2021 |
02/10/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Upper Darby Township | Request sought records of collective bargaining agreements. Agency did not demonstrate that no responsive records exist. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-0279 02/09/2021 |
02/09/2021 | Michael Quercia v. Port Carbon Borough | Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Schuylkill | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0266 02/09/2021 |
02/09/2021 | Mark Kiser and Kiser Supply v. Warren County | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Warren | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0073 02/09/2021 |
02/09/2021 | Terry Siford v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought 46 separate Public Information Release Reports . The Agency proved that some of the requested records are not within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2696 02/09/2021 |
02/09/2021 | Brady Riedel v. Pennsylvania Office of Open Records | Request for various policies, procedures and official or unofficial guidance. The agency proved that no additional responsive records exist within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2657 02/09/2021 |
02/09/2021 | Monica Stroud v. Cecil Township | Request sought a police report for an assault arrest on September 2017. Agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Washington | Denied |
| 2020-2574 02/09/2021 |
02/09/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Chester Water Authority | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2571 02/09/2021 |
02/09/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Lansdale Borough | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2568 02/09/2021 |
02/09/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Bucks County | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2545 02/09/2021 |
02/09/2021 | Terrence Graham v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought an incident report. PSP proved that responsive records are not within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2284 02/09/2021 |
02/09/2021 | Susan Elgert v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought records regarding the Requester's expired notary commission. Agency proved records contain exempt personal identification information and are protected by the state Constitutional right to privacy. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0271 02/08/2021 |
02/08/2021 | Matthew Causer and Commonwealth Foundation v. Philadelphia School District | Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0256 02/08/2021 |
02/08/2021 | Gerald Bodman v. Main Township | Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Columbia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0255 02/08/2021 |
02/08/2021 | Gerald Bodman v. Main Township | Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Columbia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0252 02/08/2021 |
02/08/2021 | Daniel Riley v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0121 02/08/2021 |
02/08/2021 | Natalya Nilva and Safety Holdings, Inc. DBA SambaSafety v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0072 02/08/2021 |
02/08/2021 | David Bayne and BAYNE'S Wildlife Pest Control v. Lower Burrell City | Request sought a daily shift log for March 13, 2020. •Agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Westmoreland | Transferred |
| 2021-0064 02/08/2021 |
02/08/2021 | Thomas Sacchetta v. Limerick Township | Request for record of an incident on August 11, 2017 involving a hot air balloon. Agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Montgomery | Transferred |
| 2021-0051 02/08/2021 |
02/08/2021 | Darren Gentilquore v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request for various records concerning the Inmate General Inmate Welfare Fund/ Journey For Change program. Part One of the Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703 and the Department proved that records related to the merger of GIWF/JFC do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the Department. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2706 02/08/2021 |
02/08/2021 | Bill Halle v. Butler County | The appeal does not present a case or controversy before the OOR. Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | Butler | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2020-2539 02/08/2021 |
02/08/2021 | Philip Berezniak v. Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol Commission | Request sought records and data related to the services provided by the County Drug and Alcohol Commission. The agency did not prove that it does not maintain the records in a format that is reportable to the Requester. The agency did not prove that the records do not exist within the agency's possession, custody or control To the extent that the data contains personal medication information, the records may be redacted pursuant to Sections 708(b)(5) and 706 of the RTKL. the Pa. Dept. Drug and Alcohol PA WITS database, which is not under its control. Granted. | Lawrence | Granted |
| 2020-2238 02/08/2021 |
02/08/2021 | Scott Andrews and Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0233 02/05/2021 |
02/05/2021 | Todd Whiteman v. Robeson Township Police Department | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation in the hands of a local agency. Transferred to the Berks County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Berks | Transferred |
| 2021-0201 02/05/2021 |
02/05/2021 | Daiyana Rodriguez v. Bethlehem City (Northampton) | Withdrawn. | Northampton | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0085 02/05/2021 |
02/05/2021 | Brian Boyer v. Ralpho Township | The appeal did not include the Request. Dismissed for noncompliance. | Northumberland | Dismissed: Noncompliance |
| 2021-0060 02/05/2021 |
02/05/2021 | Abby Pakutz and Dillon McCandless King Coulter and Graham LLP v. Montgomery County | Request sought records related to voting and elections. Agency provided records on appeal. Agency did not demonstrate that a portion of the Request is insufficiently specific. Granted in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Granted: Moot |
| 2020-2749 02/05/2021 |
02/05/2021 | Robert Simmons and Simmons Farm v. Washington County | Withdrawn. | Washington | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2731 02/05/2021 |
02/05/2021 | Joseph Alphonse v. Twin Valley School District | Request sought emails regarding the District's discontinuance of live-streaming learning at the elementary school level. Agency proved that the records reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Denied. | Berks | Denied |
| 2020-2683 02/05/2021 |
02/05/2021 | Laura Pinero v. Luzerne Borough | Request sought budgets, law enforcement records. Agency did not meet its burden under 708 for some records. Agency proved some records do not exist, but did not prove that records showing police officers wages or inventory records do not exist or are exempt. Granted in part and denied in part. | Luzerne | Reversed by Common Pleas |
| 2020-2647 02/05/2021 |
02/05/2021 | Ed VanVliet v. State College Borough | Request sought records relating to the duties of the agency's manager. The agency proved the records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Centre | Denied |
| 2020-2570 02/05/2021 |
02/05/2021 | Lou Tartack and Local 506 SPFPA v. Hazleton Area School District | Request sought home addresses of union members/district employees. Home addresses are protected by the constitutional right to privacy. Denied. | Luzerne | Denied |
| 2020-2099 02/05/2021 |
02/05/2021 | Lorraine Donnelly and Kline & Specter, P.C. v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought records relating to the Twining Hall nursing home. Item 4 of the Request is insufficiently specific; the Department failed to prove that records responsive to Items 6 and 7 were related to a noncriminal investigation; Although the Department proved that records responsive to Item 7 are exempt under the DCPL, Act 77 required the disclosure of certain types of records responsive to Item 7. The Department failed to show that all of the records which fell within the scope of Act 77 were provided to the Requester. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2021-0056 02/04/2021 |
02/04/2021 | Debra Gardner Lozada v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0053 02/04/2021 |
02/04/2021 | Craig Altman and Law Offices of Craig A. Altman v. Muhlenberg Township Police Department | Request for police report. Agency did not prove records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Berks County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). Granted in part and transferred in part. | Berks | Transferred |
| 2021-0041 02/04/2021 |
02/04/2021 | Adrianna Cherkas and Raffaele & Associates, LLC v. West Jefferson Hills School District | Request sought special education settlement and mediation documents. Agency demonstrated that the records are exempt under the state judicial code or the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2020-1498 02/04/2021 |
02/04/2021 | George Fox v. Mt. Lebanon Township | Withdrawn. | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2020-1466 02/04/2021 |
02/04/2021 | Adrian Amara v. West Manchester Township Police Department | Request sought disciplinary records related to a Sergeant who previously worked for the Department. The Request sought some expressly exempt records and the Department failed to provide sufficient evidence in part. Granted in part and denied in part. | York | Pending in Common Pleas |
| 2021-0096 02/03/2021 |
02/03/2021 | Michael Maddren and Murphy Maddren & Dixon v. Chester Township | Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2021-0052 02/03/2021 |
02/03/2021 | Albert Lassiter v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request for correctional supervision data. The agency proved that the records do not exist in the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0009 02/03/2021 |
02/03/2021 | Nik Hatziefstathiou and Original Media v. Montgomery County District Attorney | Request sought Electronic correspondences sent to or from a member of the agency containing various keywords. A portion of the Request was sufficiently specific under Section 703. Granted in part and denied in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-2513 02/03/2021 |
02/03/2021 | Joseph Thomas v. Philadelphia Water Revenue Bureau | Request sought a list of customers with water shut off during a specific time period. Agency demonstrated that some records do not exist, and that other records are exempt under the state constitutional right to privacy, but not that all requested information is exempt. Granted in part, denied in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-2230 02/03/2021 |
02/03/2021 | Michael Gomber v. East Washington Borough | Request sought records relating to ordinance violations. The Requester may not modify the Request on appeal. The Request was sufficiently specific under Section 703, but the agency proved the records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Washington | Denied |
| 2021-0182 02/02/2021 |
02/02/2021 | Diane Cowan and CIS, Inc. v. City of Philadelphia Managing Director's Office | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2753 02/02/2021 |
02/02/2021 | Don Adams v. Ringgold School District | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Washington | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2020-2684 02/02/2021 |
02/02/2021 | Laura Pinero v. Hanover Township | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2020-2558 02/02/2021 |
02/02/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Sharon Hill Borough | Request sought records of collective bargaining. Agency did not respond to the Request or on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2020-2476 02/02/2021 |
02/02/2021 | David Piercy and Piercy Law v. City of Philadelphia, District Attorney | Request sought email lists for a specified committee. The Request was sufficiently specific, but the agency demonstrated that no responsive records exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2020-1038 02/02/2021 |
02/02/2021 | Isaac Stephens v. Lower Makefield Township Police Department | Request sought copies of records related to the Department's use of force policies and de-escalation procedures. On appeal, the Department provided a redacted copy of its use of force policy. The Department proved that the disclosure of redactions are likely to threaten personal security of an individual and threaten public safety. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Bucks | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-0084 02/01/2021 |
02/01/2021 | Robert Balch and Post & Schell, P.C. v. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission | Request sought records related to an accident and clean up scene. The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. Upon Reconsideration and review of the appeal and petition, there was no breakdown in the administrative processes of the OOR and therefore granting an appeal nunc pro tunc is not warranted. Petition for Reconsideration Denied. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2020-2686 02/01/2021 |
02/01/2021 | Francis Vierling and SunFocus v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought data regarding entities registered under the Indoor Tanning Registration Act by owner and facility. The Department provided some records on appeal. The Department proved some records do not exist. The Department redacted all email addresses from their "Owner List" for tanning registrants, but they cannot withhold the email addresses of business entities under the personal identification information exemption. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-2668 02/01/2021 |
02/01/2021 | James Hulings v. Western Butler County Authority | Request sought various records related to the Authority's memos, faxes, emails, and meeting minutes regarding Creekside Manor, located in Jackson Township. The Authority proved that withheld records contain internal predecisional deliberations and are also exempt as engineering feasibility estimates for a future construction project. Denied. | Butler | Denied |
| 2020-2620 02/01/2021 |
02/01/2021 | Ronald Rogers v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought various records related to a former inmate. Certain records are judicial records. The agency proved that some records are confidential under CHRIA. Agency proved that no additional responsive records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2564 02/01/2021 |
02/01/2021 | Zoe Rooney v. Philadelphia School District | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2098 02/01/2021 |
02/01/2021 | Marianne Sawicki v. Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging | Request sought records related to a dispute between the Agency and the requester. Agency proved that records are protected by the Older Adults Protective Services Act. The OOR lacks jurisdiction to order the disclosure of judicial records. Denied in part and dismissed for lack of jurisdiction in part. | Bedford | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2021-0180 01/29/2021 |
01/29/2021 | Juan House v. Delaware County | Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0163 01/29/2021 |
01/29/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Bucks County | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0137 01/29/2021 |
01/29/2021 | Lorie Thompson v. Turbett Township | The Township provided access to the records. Dismissed as moot. | Juniata | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2021-0049 01/29/2021 |
01/29/2021 | Steven Auerbach v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Withdrawn | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0027 01/29/2021 |
01/29/2021 | David Osborne and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Blair County | Withdrawn | Blair | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0021 01/29/2021 |
01/29/2021 | Priscilla Mieir and McCarter & English v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Withdrawn | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0002 01/29/2021 |
01/29/2021 | Jack Williams v. Johnstown City | Request sought records related to the authorization for salaries paid in the City's Public Works Department. Agency provided access to some records on appeal and proved that no other records exist in its possession, custody or control. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Cambria | Denied: Moot |
| 2020-2764 01/29/2021 |
01/29/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency | Request sought a certified copy of each financial disbursements to each Media PA recipient in 2018. Agency proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency and proved records contain exempt personal identification information. Agency provided certified copies of the records on appeal. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Dauphin | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2020-2758 01/29/2021 |
01/29/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Delaware County | The Request sought certified copies of the protective counter number and corresponding serial number for County voting machines. The County proved that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Upon Request for Reconsideration, a review of the appeal did not indicate any errors of law or misinterpretation of the facts. Reconsideration Denied. | Delaware | Denied |
| 2020-2719 01/29/2021 |
01/29/2021 | Liz Kilmer and WPXI v. Homestead Borough | Request for meeting minutes. Agency provided some responsive records on appeal. Agency did not prove that no other records exist. | Allegheny | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2020-2610 01/29/2021 |
01/29/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Harrisburg City | Withdrawn. | Dauphin | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2234 01/29/2021 |
01/29/2021 | Jessica Li and ACLU of Pennsylvania v. Montgomery County | Request sought the Correctional Facility's Admissions Report and definitions of the acronyms listed in the report. Agency did not prove the records are confidential under the Criminal History Record Information Act and failed to prove that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2020-2096 01/29/2021 |
01/29/2021 | Carmencita Maria Pedro v. City of Philadelphia, Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services | Request sought certain contracts and related documents. The agency provided access to some records on appeal and proved that other records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. The agency proved that certain responsive records contain exempt personal identification information and information protected by the state Constitutional right to privacy. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-2047 01/29/2021 |
01/29/2021 | Mark Laudenslager v. Derry Township | Request sought records related to the closure of the Police Dispatch Center. The Request was sufficiently specific under Section 703. The agency provided access to certain records on appeal and proved that other records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and reflect the agency's internal, predecisional deliberations. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Dauphin | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2020-1984 01/29/2021 |
01/29/2021 | Marianne Sawicki v. Huntingdon County | Withdrawn. | Huntingdon | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2760 01/28/2021 |
01/28/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2740 01/28/2021 |
01/28/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Consolidated | Carbon | Consolidated |
| 2020-2739 01/28/2021 |
01/28/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Request sought to inspect applications for hire for period of January 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020. Agency proved certain records are exempt records relating to an agency employee and that certain information records contain exempt personal identification information. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Carbon | Partially Granted: Partially Moot |
| 2020-2656 01/28/2021 |
01/28/2021 | Michelle Grove v. Centre County Sheriff's Office | Request sought security video of courthouse entry. The agency did not prove that disclosure of the video is likely to threaten the personal security of an individual, threaten public safety or endanger the safety or physical security of public infrastructure. Granted. | Centre | Affirmed by Common Pleas |
| 2020-2616 01/28/2021 |
01/28/2021 | Tyree Lawson v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2512 01/28/2021 |
01/28/2021 | Michael Carahaly v. West Whiteland Township Police Department | Request sought police incident report. The records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Chester County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Chester | Transferred |
| 2021-0141 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0129 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | Marcia Whiteman v. Robeson Township Police Department | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation in the hands of a local agency. Transferred to the Berks County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Berks | Transferred |
| 2021-0026 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | Kathryn Labrum and Donaghue & Labrum v. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development | Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0023 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | John Farley v. Lackawanna County | Request sought voting records. The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Lackawanna | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2020-2741 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Carbon | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2020-2735 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | David Bradley and Director - Lehighton Area School District v. Lehighton Area School District | Request sought to inspect bills retained by the District under Section 518 of the Pennsylvania School Code from January 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020. The Request is not disruptive and the Agency shall make the records accessible. Granted. | Carbon | Granted |
| 2020-2725 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | Jeffrey Kohn v. Cheltenham Township Police Department | Request for a police report. Agency proved that the record is related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2020-2718 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | Tricia Mezzacappa v. Northampton County | Request sought mug shots. The OOR retains jurisdiction. Agency did not prove the records are protected by CHRIA. Granted. | Northampton | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2020-2712 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | Andrew Popp v. Newberry Township | Request sought an email and related records. Agency properly provided the email on appeal, and the Requester did not appeal the related records under Section 1101(a) of the RTKL. Dismissed as moot. | York | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2020-2711 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | Andrew Popp v. Newberry Township | Request sought a specific email. Agency properly provided the responsive email on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | York | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2020-2710 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | Andrew Popp v. Newberry Township | Request sought a letter of recommendation and related meeting minutes. Letters of recommendation are exempt under Section 708(b)(7) of the RTKL, and the agency demonstrated that the meeting minutes do not exist. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2020-2703 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | Andrew Popp v. Newberry Township | Request sought an email and related documents. Agency did not demonstrate that the request was insufficiently specific under Section 703 of the RTKL, or that some records do not exist, but did properly provide some records. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | York | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-2698 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | Andrew Popp v. Newberry Township | Request sought an audit and related records. Agency demonstrated that the audit was exempt under the attorney-client privilege and the other records were not appealed under Section 1101(a). Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2020-2662 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | Dianna Walter v. Lewistown Borough | Request sought a final report of a harassment claim. Agency did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. Upon Request for Reconsideration, the OOR is not permitted to accept new evidence on reconsideration. Reconsideration Denied. | Mifflin | Pending in Common Pleas |
| 2020-2556 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Clifton Heights Borough | Request for collective bargaining agreements and other labor-related records. The agency did not respond to the request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2020-1717 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | Susan Elgert v. Bensalem Township Police Department | Request for all records pertaining to the Requester. The Township proved that the sole responsive record relates to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2020-1165 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | Carmencita Maria Pedro v. City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services | The Request sought City DBHIDS' Mental Health Base Unitary Contract and related documents. The City provided access to records related to Contract Number 17-20075 and Contract Number 17-20075-01on appeal. The City proved that responsive records records related to Contract Nos. 17-20075-02 and 17-20075-03 contain exempt personal identification information and information protected by the state Constitutional right to privacy. The City proved that related to Contract No. 17-20075-04 do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the City. The City proved that part of the Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Although the City provided responsive records to the Requester in response to a prior RTKL request, such action did not relieve the City from providing those records in response to the instant Request. Granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. | Philadelphia | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-0316 01/27/2021 |
01/27/2021 | Terry Mutchler and Mutchler Transparency Law v. Adams County | Withdrawn | Adams | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0078 01/26/2021 |
01/26/2021 | Dianna Walter v. Lewistown Borough | Withdrawn. | Mifflin | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0048 01/26/2021 |
01/26/2021 | Matt Sullivan v. City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2747 01/26/2021 |
01/26/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Neshaminy School District | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2746 01/26/2021 |
01/26/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Neshaminy School District | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2724 01/26/2021 |
01/26/2021 | Leonardo Mojica-Carrion v. Berks County District Attorney's Office | Request sought a specific immunity agreement. The agency proved the record does not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Denied. | Berks | Denied |
| 2020-2509 01/26/2021 |
01/26/2021 | Alex Weidenhof and The Cranberry Eagle v. Lancaster Township | Request sought records relating to agency employees and collective bargaining agreements. The agency provided access to certain records on appeal and proved that other records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. The agency did not prove that other records are protected by the attorney-client privilege or are exempt records relating to a noncriminal investigation or an agency employee. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Butler | Partially Granted |
| 2020-2359 01/26/2021 |
01/26/2021 | Matt Stroud v. Pittsburgh City | Request sought records containing certain keywords or phrases. Request is insufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Allegheny | Denied |
| 2021-0020 01/25/2021 |
01/25/2021 | Andrew Popp v. Newberry Township | Request for an email thread. The agency did not respond to the Request or participate on appeal. Granted. | York | Granted |
| 2020-2763 01/25/2021 |
01/25/2021 | Duane Frey v. Pennsylvania State Police | Appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2020-2726 01/25/2021 |
01/25/2021 | Robert Fennell v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought complaints, suspensions, warnings, terminations of named COs. The Department proved that final actions resulting in demotion or discharge do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency and that other responsive records are exempt records relating to an agency employee. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2723 01/25/2021 |
01/25/2021 | Brian Boyer v. Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General | Dismissed as improvidently docketed. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Other |
| 2020-2645 01/25/2021 |
01/25/2021 | Brendan Linton v. Butler County | Request sought various records related to the County Communications Council. Agency proved that no additional records exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. Agency proved that some records contain exempt personal identification information. Agency must only provide records in the format in which they exist. Denied. | Butler | Denied |
| 2020-2569 01/25/2021 |
01/25/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Lower Merion School District | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2478 01/25/2021 |
01/25/2021 | Shanicqua Aponte v. Pottstown Borough | Request sought COVID-19 test results of agency employees. Agency proved that records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2020-2716 01/22/2021 |
01/22/2021 | Christopher Finan and Mt Bethel Fire Co v. Upper Mt Bethel Township | Withdrawn | Northampton | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2713 01/22/2021 |
01/22/2021 | Keith Knauss v. Lower Merion School District | Request sought communications between the District and Department of Education. The District demonstrated that it performed a good faith search and no other responsive records exist. Denied. | Montgomery | Denied |
| 2020-2654 01/22/2021 |
01/22/2021 | James Gray v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | Request for a court opinion. Agency proved that the record is of the judiciary. Denied. | Philadelphia | Denied |
| 2020-2642 01/22/2021 |
01/22/2021 | Andrew Swain and Swain Law Firm, PC v. Bensalem Township Police Department | Request sought various records including arrest records, dispatch records, incident reports, internal affairs reports, excessive use of force reports, body cam audio and video, 911 call audio and other police or medical records related to the arrest of a named individual on February 23, 2020 and February 24, 2020. The Department proved that responsive records are related to a criminal investigation and some records fall under Act 22. Dismissed in part and transferred in part. | Bucks | Transferred |
| 2020-2487 01/22/2021 |
01/22/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Jackson Township | Request for collective bargaining agreements and other labor-related records. The agency did not respond to the Request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Greene | Granted |
| 2020-2728 01/21/2021 |
01/21/2021 | William Halcovage v. Pennsylvania Board of Pardons | Request sought the investigative report and criminal history used in the requester's hearing. Agency directed the requester to a website for responsive convictions, but proved that investigative reports are confidential under agency regulations. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Denied: Moot |
| 2020-2555 01/21/2021 |
01/21/2021 | George Bochetto and Bochetto & Lentz, P.C. v. Pittsburgh City | Request sought records related to the removal of the Columbus statue. Agency provided one record on appeal. The Request may not be modified on appeal and the agency's interpretation was reasonable. The Request was sufficiently specific so the agency needs to perform a further search. Records are protected by the attorney-client privilege or the attorney work-product doctrine. Records are exempt under Sections 708(b)(10) and (b)(17) of the RTKL. Granted in part, denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Allegheny | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-2341 01/21/2021 |
01/21/2021 | Todd Shepherd and Delaware Valley Journal v. City of Philadelphia Office of the City Commissioners | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2110 01/21/2021 |
01/21/2021 | Joshua Bonn and Nauman, Smith, Shissler & Hall, LLP v. Bucks County | Withdrawn. | Bucks | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2691 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Michael Nobiletti v. Susquehanna County | Susquehanna | Denied | |
| 2020-2475 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2474 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2473 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2472 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2471 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2470 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2469 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2468 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2467 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2466 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2465 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2464 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2463 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Commonwealth | Consolidated | |
| 2020-2462 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2461 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2460 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2459 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2458 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2457 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2456 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Consolidated with AP 2020-2421. Denied. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2449 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Springhill Township | Request for labor-related records. Agency did not meet its burden of proof. Granted. | Fayette | Granted |
| 2020-2422 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Office of the Governor | Request sought data and models used to determine life sustaining business. Agency proved that it provided all responsive records and no other responsive records exist. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2421 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Seth Grove v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Agency directed requester to data on publicly-available website, Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2375 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Colwyn Borough | Request for collective bargaining agreements and other labor-related records. The agency did not respond to the request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2020-2210 01/20/2021 |
01/20/2021 | Samantha Beal and Cranberry Eagle v. Mars Area School District | Request sought a settlement agreement. Agency demonstrated that release of the agreement was likely to violate FERPA. Denied. | Butler | Denied |
| 2021-0092 01/19/2021 |
01/19/2021 | John Frederick v. Caln Township Police Department | Consolidated into 2021-0081 | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2021-0081 01/19/2021 |
01/19/2021 | John Frederick v. Caln Township Police Department | The OOR has no jurisdiction over records related to a criminal investigation in the hands of a local agency. Transferred to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Chester | Transferred |
| 2020-2757 01/19/2021 |
01/19/2021 | Josh Monighan v. Pennsylvania Office of the Governor | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2479 01/19/2021 |
01/19/2021 | Edward Lounsberry and PA Foundation for Fair Contracting v. Pittston City | Request sought certified payrolls. Agency provided some on appeal, but did not prove additional records do not exist in its possession, custody, or control. Further, records in the possession of a third party are accessible under Section 506(d). Granted in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Luzerne | Granted: Moot |
| 2021-0019 01/15/2021 |
01/15/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Tredyffrin Township | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0012 01/15/2021 |
01/15/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Tredyffrin Township | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0010 01/15/2021 |
01/15/2021 | Timothy Browne and Local Union #98, I.B.E.W. v. Tredyffrin Township | Withdrawn. | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2715 01/15/2021 |
01/15/2021 | James Moran and Exceptional Payments v. Throop Borough | Withdrawn. | Lackawanna | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2692 01/15/2021 |
01/15/2021 | Andrew Popp v. Newberry Township | Request sought a letter. Agency properly provided the record on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | York | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2020-2360 01/15/2021 |
01/15/2021 | Erica Jackson and FracTracker Alliance v. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Request sought records related to a specific pipeline, including records regarding layoffs, firings and possible investigations. The agency proved the records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2310 01/15/2021 |
01/15/2021 | c/o Joshua Voss and Pennsylvania Health and Wellness v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services | Request sought emails related to prior RTKL requests. The agency proved that some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and the attorney-work product doctrine. The agency also proved that some records contain exempt personal identification information and reflect internal, predecisional deliberations. Granted in part and denied in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-2287 01/15/2021 |
01/15/2021 | Jamie Walker v. Central Bucks School District | Request sought emails between certain named individuals. The Agency proved that some emails are exempt under the internal predecisional deliberative exemption; but did not prove that some are exempt as policy drafts or that some are exempt as written criticisms or performance reviews of employees. The District may redact certain health information. Granted in part and denied in part. | Bucks | Pending in Common Pleas |
| 2020-2273 01/15/2021 |
01/15/2021 | Philip Doran v. Bucks County | Request sought policies related to the general election. Agency did not demonstrate that no responsive records exist. Granted. Upon request for Reconsideration, matters concerning the weight and credibility of the evidence submitted are reserved to the appeals officer. Reconsideration Denied. | Bucks | Granted |
| 2020-2107 01/15/2021 |
01/15/2021 | Russell Bohlin v. Lycoming County | Request sought digital backup copy of all files in the LandMarc property records system and digitized files of microfilms of maps and survey records in Recorder's Office. The County proved that "digitized files of microfilms of maps and survey records " do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the Recorder's Office. The Request is sufficiently specific under Section 703. The County proved that the records are subject to fees established by the Recorder's Office pursuant to 42 P.S. § 21051. Granted in part and denied in part. | Lycoming | Pending in Common Pleas |
| 2018-1005 01/15/2021 |
01/15/2021 | David Wolf and Wolf Investment Incorporation v. City of Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2018-1004 01/15/2021 |
01/15/2021 | David Wolf and Wolf Investment Incorporation v. City of Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2729 01/14/2021 |
01/14/2021 | Timothy Lawrence v. Luzerne County District Attorney's Office | Request sought records related to auctioning off seized property. Agency provided two responsive records on appeal and proved that no other responsive records exist. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Luzerne | Partially Denied: Partially Dismissed |
| 2020-2689 01/14/2021 |
01/14/2021 | Matthew Haverstick and Kleinbard LLC v. Pennsylvania State Police | Request sought forms related to the seizure of gambling machines. Agency did not properly interpret certain Items of the Request and did not prove that no records exist in the agency's possession, custody or control, but did prove that responsive records are related to a noncriminal investigation. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2655 01/14/2021 |
01/14/2021 | Duane Frey v. York Area Regional Police Department | Request sought records of police misconduct. Agency demonstrated that no responsive records exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency. Denied. | York | Denied |
| 2020-2561 01/14/2021 |
01/14/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Warren Township | Withdrawn. | Franklin | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2518 01/14/2021 |
01/14/2021 | Beryl Lipton v. City of Philadelphia Police Department | Request sought records related to settlements. Agency provided all records on appeal. Dismissed as moot. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2020-2504 01/14/2021 |
01/14/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Springhill Township | Request sought records related to collective bargaining. Agency did not respond. Granted. | Greene | Granted |
| 2020-2503 01/14/2021 |
01/14/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Morris Township | Request sought records related to collective bargaining. Agency did not respond. Granted. | Greene | Granted |
| 2020-2362 01/14/2021 |
01/14/2021 | Steve Camburn v. Pottstown Borough | Request for citations regarding a specific individual. The agency provided records during the appeal. Agency proved that records could be criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Dismissed as moot in part and transferred in part to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Montgomery | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2020-2354 01/14/2021 |
01/14/2021 | Philip Jensen v. Pennsylvania Department of State | Request sought the certificate of incorporation for Montgomery County. Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2020-2353 01/14/2021 |
01/14/2021 | Philip Jensen v. Bucks County | Request sought financial information from Global Tel*Link. Appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Bucks | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2020-2318 01/14/2021 |
01/14/2021 | Walter Zimolong and Zimolong LLC v. Philadelphia International Airport | Withdrawn. | Philadelphia | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2316 01/14/2021 |
01/14/2021 | Jim Mollick v. Methacton School District | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2020-1855 01/14/2021 |
01/14/2021 | Steven Castner v. Bucks County | Request sought copies of invoices, bills, and statements for vendors of goods sold to the commissary at Bucks County Corrections. Agency proved that the responsive records do not exist within its possession, custody, or control. Denied. | Bucks | Denied |
| 2021-0043 01/13/2021 |
01/13/2021 | Steve Sweitzer v. Northeastern York School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | York | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0042 01/13/2021 |
01/13/2021 | Steve Sweitzer v. Northeastern York School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | York | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0025 01/13/2021 |
01/13/2021 | Kathryn Labrum and Donaghue & Labrum v. Chester City | Withdrawn | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0024 01/13/2021 |
01/13/2021 | Kathryn Labrum and Donaghue & Labrum v. Chester City | Withdrawn | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0006 01/13/2021 |
01/13/2021 | Justin Castilyn and Justin Castilyn v. Butler County | Withdrawn | Butler | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0001 01/13/2021 |
01/13/2021 | Michael Simmonds and Local Union 126, IBEW v. Suburban Lancaster Sewer Authority | Withdrawn. | Lancaster | |
| 2020-2756 01/13/2021 |
01/13/2021 | Don Adams v. Karns City Area School District | Withdrawn. | Butler | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2639 01/13/2021 |
01/13/2021 | Simon Campbell v. Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) | Request sought various records, including legal invoices and check copies. The agency is subject to the RTKL. The agency proved that certain records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency, but failed to prove that other records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency. The agency properly provided electronic access to certain records. The OOR declines to make a finding of bad faith. Granted in part and denied in part. Reconsideration Denied. | Commonwealth | Affirmed by Supreme Court |
| 2020-2520 01/13/2021 |
01/13/2021 | Jeremy Quinn v. George Clay Volunteer Fire Department | Request sought contracts and other records between Company and a property management company. The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Montgomery | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2020-2519 01/13/2021 |
01/13/2021 | Jeremy Quinn v. George Clay Volunteer Fire Department | Request sought records related to petty cash. Agency did not make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Montgomery | Granted |
| 2020-2482 01/13/2021 |
01/13/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Wells Township | Request for collective bargaining agreements and other labor-related records. The agency did not respond to the request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Fulton | Granted |
| 2020-2407 01/13/2021 |
01/13/2021 | Vito DeLuca and DeLuca Law Offices v. Shickshinny Sanitary Authority | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2020-2406 01/13/2021 |
01/13/2021 | Vito DeLuca and DeLuca Law Offices v. Shickshinny Borough | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Luzerne | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2020-2346 01/13/2021 |
01/13/2021 | Susan Elgert v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Request sought records associated with her driver's license. Driver's records are not available under the RTKL. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2021-0046 01/12/2021 |
01/12/2021 | Steve Sweitzer v. Northeastern York School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. Appeal was properly dismissed as premature. Petition for Reconsideration Denied. | York | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0045 01/12/2021 |
01/12/2021 | Steve Sweitzer v. Northeastern York School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. Appeal was properly dismissed as premature. Petition for Reconsideration Denied. | York | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2021-0044 01/12/2021 |
01/12/2021 | Steve Sweitzer v. Northeastern York School District | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. Appeal was properly dismissed as premature. Petition for Reconsideration Denied. | York | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2020-2669 01/12/2021 |
01/12/2021 | James Hulings v. Western Butler County Authority | Request sought, among other things, "All bids for performing the study," related to pump station and water pollution control plant upgrades. The Authority proved responsive records are not within its possession, custody or control. Denied. | Butler | Denied |
| 2020-2623 01/12/2021 |
01/12/2021 | William Dougherty v. Lebanon County | The Request does not seek records under the RTKL. Dismissed. | Lebanon | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2020-2484 01/12/2021 |
01/12/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Cumberland Township | Withdrawn. | Greene | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2443 01/12/2021 |
01/12/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Barnett Township | Request for collective bargaining agreements and other labor-related records. The agency did not respond to the Request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Forest | Granted |
| 2020-2413 01/12/2021 |
01/12/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Belle Vernon Borough | Request sought copies of various collective bargaining agreements, among other items. The Borough did not respond to the Request or make a submission on appeal. Granted. | Fayette | Granted |
| 2020-2373 01/12/2021 |
01/12/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Chester Township | Request for collective bargaining agreements and other labor-related records. The agency did not respond to the Request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2020-2372 01/12/2021 |
01/12/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Aston Township | Request for collective bargaining agreements and other labor-related records. The agency did not respond to the Request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Delaware | Granted |
| 2020-2300 01/12/2021 |
01/12/2021 | Karen McKillip v. Lower Swatara Fire Department | Entity is not an "agency" as defined in the RTKL. Dismissed. | Dauphin | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2020-2218 01/12/2021 |
01/12/2021 | Carrie Hahn v. Wilmington Township | Request sought a copy of the current insurance policy from Pennsylvania Governmental Risk Management Association, copies of all invoices from Integrated Risk Management from 2016 through present, and copies of all 2019 monthly bank statements from all Township bank accounts. The Requester withdrew part of the appeal and the Township provided responsive records on appeal. Withdrawn in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Lawrence | Dismissed: Moot |
| 2020-2376 01/11/2021 |
01/11/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Darby Township | Withdrawn. | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2020-1975 01/11/2021 |
01/11/2021 | John Leone v. Easttown Township | Request sought records relating to the investigation of a possible conflict of interest. The Requester waived objections to certain redactions being made. The agency proved that some records are protected by the attorney-client privilege and that other records relate to a noncriminal investigation. Granted in part and denied in part. | Chester | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-1837 01/11/2021 |
01/11/2021 | Justin Schorr v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought records related to covid-19. Agency demonstrated that some records are exempt under the Disease Protection and Control Law of 1955, that parts of the Request do not seek records, and that some records had been properly provided, but did not demonstrate that other records are exempt or do not exist. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Commonwealth | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-0794 01/11/2021 |
01/11/2021 | Rich Venezia v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought the original birth certificate of an identified individual. Agency demonstrated that the record is exempt under the Vital Statistics Law. Denied. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2653 01/08/2021 |
01/08/2021 | Jonathan Miller v. Lackawanna County | Request sought records related to the Requester's property. Agency provided records on appeal. Agency did not prove that no additional records exist within its possession, custody or control. Granted in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Lackawanna | Granted: Moot |
| 2020-2508 01/08/2021 |
01/08/2021 | Charles Picarella v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records related to inmate parole determinations. Agency did not prove the disclosure of certain records is likely to threaten the personal security of an individual or public safety. Granted in part, denied in part. | Commonwealth | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2020-2288 01/08/2021 |
01/08/2021 | Miguel Morris v. Lancaster County District Attorney | Request sought records regarding a detective. The Requester may not modify the Request on appeal, and the Request was not sufficiently specific under Section 703. Denied. | Lancaster | Denied |
| 2020-1603 01/08/2021 |
01/08/2021 | Nicholas Waitulavich and Local 81 IBEW v. Manchester Township Sewer and Water Authority | Withdrawn. | Wayne | Withdrawn |
| 2020-1455 01/08/2021 |
01/08/2021 | Steve Camburn v. Pottstown Borough | Requests sought various records and communications of agency officials and other named individuals. Agency provided records on appeal. Agency proved that no additional records exist. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Denied: Moot |
| 2020-1454 01/08/2021 |
01/08/2021 | Steve Camburn v. Pottstown Borough | Requests sought various records and communications of agency officials and other named individuals. Agency provided records on appeal. Agency proved that no additional records exist. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-1451 01/08/2021 |
01/08/2021 | Steve Camburn v. Pottstown Borough | Requests sought various records and communications of agency officials and other named individuals. Agency provided records on appeal. Agency proved that no additional records exist. Denied in part, dismissed as moot in part. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2021-0038 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Michael Simmonds and Local Union 126, IBEW v. Kennett Square Borough | Withdrawn | Chester | Withdrawn |
| 2021-0033 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Brenton Rodeheaver v. Pennsylvania State Police | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Commonwealth | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2021-0032 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Miguel Morris v. Guy Martin | Guy Martin is not an agency as defined by the RTKL. Dismissed. | Lancaster | Dismissed: Lack of Jurisdiction |
| 2021-0031 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Don Adams v. Steel Valley School District | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Allegheny | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2020-2640 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Maria Basileo and New Castle News v. Volant Borough | Withdrawn | Lawrence | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2634 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Dwight Bowen v. City of Philadelphia, District Attorney | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Philadelphia | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2020-2530 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Michael Ford v. West Chester Borough Police Department | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. No. 2020-2521. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2020-2529 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Michael Ford v. West Chester Borough Police Department | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. No. AP 2020 - 2521. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2020-2528 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Michael Ford v. West Chester Borough Police Department | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2020-2521. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2020-2527 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Michael Ford v. West Chester Borough Police Department | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2020-2521. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2020-2526 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Michael Ford v. West Chester Borough Police Department | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2020-2521. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2020-2525 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Michael Ford v. West Chester Borough Police Department | Consolidated into OOR DKt. AP 2020-2521. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2020-2524 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Michael Ford v. West Chester Borough Police Department | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2020-2521. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2020-2523 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Michael Ford v. West Chester Borough Police Department | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2020-2521. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2020-2522 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Michael Ford v. West Chester Borough Police Department | Consolidated into OOR Dkt. AP 2020-2521. | Chester | Consolidated |
| 2020-2521 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Michael Ford v. West Chester Borough Police Department | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Chester | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2020-2384 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Trainer Borough | Withdrawn | Delaware | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2382 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Ridley Township | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Delaware | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2020-2352 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Stephen Fisher v. Pennsylvania State Police | Withdrawn. | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2307 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Bruce Bainbridge v. Schuylkill County Coroner | The appeal was filed prior to the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as premature. | Schuylkill | Dismissed: Premature |
| 2020-2282 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Camp Hill Borough | Withdrawn. | Cumberland | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2281 01/07/2021 |
01/07/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Union Township (Crawford) | Withdrawn. | Crawford | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2752 01/06/2021 |
01/06/2021 | Daniel Smith and James L Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. v. Pittsburgh City | Withdrawn | Allegheny | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2650 01/06/2021 |
01/06/2021 | Natalie Hoffa and McKenna Snyder LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of Education | Withdrawn | Commonwealth | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2635 01/06/2021 |
01/06/2021 | Aaron Henderson v. Allegheny County Police Department | Request sought records related to a case and personnel records for Detective Tim Langan. Department proved that some records do not exist, others are exempt personnel records and others are criminal investigative records. Denied in part, transferred in part and dismissed as moot in part. | Allegheny | Denied: Moot |
| 2020-2613 01/06/2021 |
01/06/2021 | Carrie Hahn v. Lawrence County | Request sought voter roll information. The agency's assessment of fees was proper under the OOR fee structure. Denied. | Lawrence | Denied |
| 2020-2317 01/06/2021 |
01/06/2021 | Michael Johnson and www.litfm.net v. Titusville Police Department | Request sought records related to incident at polling location. The Department proved that some records do not exist and that others are criminal investigative records. Denied in part and transferred in part. | Crawford | Transferred |
| 2020-2298 01/06/2021 |
01/06/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Pillow Borough | Request for collective bargaining agreements and other labor-related records. The agency did not respond to the request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Dauphin | Granted |
| 2020-2277 01/06/2021 |
01/06/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Fairfield Township (Crawford) | Request for collective bargaining agreements and other labor-related records. The agency did not respond to the Request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Crawford | Granted |
| 2020-2274 01/06/2021 |
01/06/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Dunnstable Township | Withdrawn. | Clinton | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2203 01/06/2021 |
01/06/2021 | Deborah Bujdos v. Westmoreland County | Request sought various records relating to a court case. Appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period. Dismissed as untimely. | Westmoreland | Dismissed: Untimely |
| 2020-2614 01/05/2021 |
01/05/2021 | Ellwood Erb v. Lower Merion Township | Request for emergency reports at a specific address. The agency proved that records relate to a noncriminal investigation. The agency proved that records could relate to a criminal investigation. Denied in part and transferred in part. | Montgomery | Transferred |
| 2020-2573 01/05/2021 |
01/05/2021 | Louis Corominas v. East Allen Township | Withdrawn. | Northampton | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2452 01/05/2021 |
01/05/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Green Township | Request sought collective bargaining agreements and other labor agreements. Agency did not response to the Request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Forest | Granted |
| 2020-2385 01/05/2021 |
01/05/2021 | Laurie O'Neill v. Methacton School District | Withdrawn. | Montgomery | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2267 01/05/2021 |
01/05/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Sugarloaf Township (Columbia) | Request for collective bargaining agreements and other labor-related records. The agency did not respond to the Request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Columbia | Granted |
| 2020-2199 01/05/2021 |
01/05/2021 | Gina Diorio and Commonwealth Partners v. Pennsylvania Department of Health | Request sought a list of questions that COVID-19 investigators utilize during their investigations. Agency did not prove that the responsive information is exempt under the DPCL and the noncriminal investigation exemption. Agency did not establish that the production of these documents would constitute the creation of a record. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
| 2020-2172 01/05/2021 |
01/05/2021 | Matthew Devine v. Steelton Borough | Request sought various police records. Agency proved certain records do not exist within the possession, custody or control of the agency and provided access to some records on appeal. Agency proved records pertain to audio recordings received by emergency dispatch personnel and that certain records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Granted in part, denied in part, dismissed as moot in part and transferred to the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Dauphin | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-2664 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Dianna Walter v. Lewistown Borough | Withdrawn | Mifflin | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2621 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Michael Michalski v. Pennsylvania Department of General Services | Consolidated with OOR Dkt. AP 2020-2565. | Commonwealth | Consolidated |
| 2020-2606 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Abby Pakutz v. Erie County Clerk of Elections | Request for contracts concerning access to election data and security camera footage. The agency failed to prove that the records do not exist within its possession, custody or control. Granted. | Erie | Granted |
| 2020-2601 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Deborah Arbuckle and Kaplin Stewart v. New Hanover Township Sewer Authority | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2020-2589 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2600 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Deborah Arbuckle and Kaplin Stewart v. New Hanover Township Sewer Authority | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2020-2589 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2599 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Deborah Arbuckle and Kaplin Stewart v. New Hanover Township Sewer Authority | Consolidated into AP 2020-2589 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2598 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Deborah Arbuckle and Kaplin Stewart v. New Hanover Township Sewer Authority | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2020-2589 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2597 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Deborah Arbuckle and Kaplin Stewart v. New Hanover Township Sewer Authority | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2020-2589 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2596 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Deborah Arbuckle and Kaplin Stewart v. New Hanover Township Sewer Authority | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2020-2589 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2595 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Deborah Arbuckle and Kaplin Stewart v. New Hanover Township Sewer Authority | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2020-2589 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2594 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Deborah Arbuckle and Kaplin Stewart v. New Hanover Township Sewer Authority | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2020-2589 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2593 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Deborah Arbuckle and Kaplin Stewart v. New Hanover Township Sewer Authority | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2020-2589 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Montgomery | Partially Granted |
| 2020-2592 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Deborah Arbuckle and Kaplin Stewart v. New Hanover Township Sewer Authority | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2020-2589 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-2591 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Deborah Arbuckle and Kaplin Stewart v. New Hanover Township Sewer Authority | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2020-2589 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2590 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Deborah Arbuckle and Kaplin Stewart v. New Hanover Township Sewer Authority | This appeal was consolidated into AP 2020-2589 for purposes of issuing a final determination. | Montgomery | Consolidated |
| 2020-2589 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Deborah Arbuckle and Kaplin Stewart v. New Hanover Township Sewer Authority | Request sought records related to a land development agreement. Certain portions of the request are sufficiently specific under Section 703, but other portions are not. Granted in part and denied in part. | Montgomery | Partially Granted/Partially Denied |
| 2020-2565 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Michael Michalski v. Pennsylvania Department of General Services | Request sought records of an RFP. Agency demonstrated that no responsive records exist within the possession, custody, or control of the agency, and Requester withdrew a duplicate appeal. Denied in part, withdrawn in part. | Commonwealth | Denied |
| 2020-2554 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Dean Adam v. Perry Township | Withdrawn. | Berks | Withdrawn |
| 2020-2543 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Cash Wright v. City of Philadelphia Law Department | The appeal was filed after the RTKL appeal period lapsed. Dismissed as untimely. | Philadelphia | Affirmed by Commonwealth Court |
| 2020-2251 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Andrew Holman and Americans for Fair Treatment v. Allison Township | Request for collective bargaining agreements and other labor-related records. The agency did not respond to the Request or participate on appeal. Granted. | Clinton | Granted |
| 2020-2216 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Mark Franciosa v. Limerick Township | Request sought a report relating to a dog bite incident. The agency proved that the records are criminal investigative records in the possession of a local agency. Transferred to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 503(d)(2). | Montgomery | Transferred |
| 2020-2207 01/04/2021 |
01/04/2021 | Kahlil Hammond v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections | Request sought records related to strip searches and training regarding use-of-force techniques. Agency did not prove that disclosure of responsive records would be reasonably likely to threaten personal security or a law enforcement activity. Granted. | Commonwealth | Granted |
