Thomas Walsh v. City Philadelphia

The issue presented in this appeal is whether the Recreation Use of Land and Water Act, 68 P.S. ? 477-1 et seq. (hereinafter "RUA"), should apply to bar a claim for injuries sustained as a result of the negligent maintenance of a paved inner-city playground and recreation center. For the reasons that follow, we hold that the RUA does not bar the claim of the plaintiff. In making this determination, we reverse the order of the Commonwealth Court.