Scope of subchapter.
42 Pa.C.S. § 8340.14
in effect(a) Coverage.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this subchapter applies to a cause of action based on protected public expression.
(b) Exclusions.--This subchapter does not apply to any of the following claims asserted in a civil action:
(1) Against a government unit or an employee or agent of a government unit acting in an official capacity.
(2) By a government unit or an employee or agent of a government unit acting in an official capacity to enforce a law, regulation or ordinance.
(3) Against a person primarily engaged in the business of selling or leasing goods or services if the cause of action arises out of a communication related to the person's sale or lease of the goods or services.
(4) Seeking damages for bodily injury or death unless the claim:
(i) is for:
(A) defamation;
(B) publication of private facts;
(C) false light invasion of privacy;
(D) misappropriation of likeness; or
(E) intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress; or
(ii) arises solely from a communication on a matter of public concern.
(5) Arising under any of the following:
(i) 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 61 (relating to protection from abuse).
(ii)
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