Sovereign immunity - 64 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6018

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     § 6018.  Sovereign immunity.
        It is declared to be the intent of the General Assembly that
     the authority created pursuant to this chapter and its members,
     officers, officials and employees shall enjoy sovereign and
     official immunity as provided in 1 Pa.C.S. § 2310 (relating to
     sovereign immunity reaffirmed; specific waiver) and shall remain
     immune from suit except as provided by and subject to the
     provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 85 Subch. B (relating to actions
     against Commonwealth parties). Notwithstanding the provisions of
     42 Pa.C.S. § 8525 (relating to legal assistance), the authority
     through its counsel shall defend actions brought against the
     authority and its officers and employees when acting within the
     scope of their official duties.

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