OAG v. Gillece, Appeal of: Gillece

Summary

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the Commonwealth Court, holding that the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA) requires contractors to honor a consumer’s cancellation of a home‑improvement contract even when the notice is not in writing, and that this rule does not create an impossible compliance situation with the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL). Justice Brobson filed a concurring opinion emphasizing the consumer‑protective purpose of the statutes.