Can an injunction and penalties be upheld in Superior Court if the defendant was never “served” nor received notice from the court of the injunction?

Can an injunction and penalties be upheld in Superior Court if the defendant was never “served” nor received notice from the court of the injunction?

I was sued in civil court but was never “served”. I received paperwork from the plaintiff’s attorney certifying that I was served, so I wrote a “courtesy” letter to the judge and lawyer letting them know I was never served and made offers of settlement. I never received anything from the court until a notice from the prothonotary’s office notifying me of penalties and sanctions, at which time I hired an attorney. The judge said the injunction would never be overturned because it was not appealed and penalties were astronomical. Can this be upheld in Superior Court?

Asked on February 27, 2012 under Personal Injury, Pennsylvania

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