Winig, J., Aplt. v. Office of DA of Phila.

Summary

The Court held that high public official immunity protects district attorneys and assistant district attorneys from civil damages actions under the Wiretap Act for conduct within the scope of their official duties. Although the Act expressly waives sovereign immunity, it does not specifically and explicitly waive the distinct common-law defense of high public official immunity. The Court therefore affirmed dismissal of Winig's claims with prejudice.