36 Pennsylvania opinions name it 4 courts 1908–2026 9 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
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Quinby v. Plumsteadville Family Practice, Inc.green2 sentences2023The Court summarized Pennsylvania law in medical malpractice cases stating, “with all but the most self-evident medical malpractice actions there is also the added requirement that the plaintiff must provide a medical expert who will testify as to the elements of duty, breach, and causation.” Id. at 1070-1071 . 2020Id. 6 We do not dispute that chronic kidney disease is or can be a serious medical issue or that, under other circumstances, deliberate indifference to this kind of ailment could theoretically occur. 7 Quinby v. Plumsteadville Family Practice, Inc., 907 A.2d 1061, 1070-71 (Pa. 2006). | 5 | 7 |
Vazquez v. CHS Professional Practice, P.C.green2 sentences2026Prac., P.C., 39 A.3d 395 , 397–98 (Pa. Super. 2012) (“With all but the most self-evident medical malpractice actions there is also the added requirement that the plaintiff must provide a medical expert who will testify as to the elements of duty, breach, and causation.”). - 10 - J-A27039-25 “[F]or purposes of ruling on a motion for summary judgment, the record includes any and all (1) pleadings, (2) depositions, answers to interrogatories, admissions and affidavits, and (3) reports signed by an expert witness that would, if filed, comply with [Pa.R.Civ.P.] 4003.5(a)(1), whether or not the repo 2024Vazquez v. CHS Prof’l Practice, P.C., 39 A.3d 395, 397-98 (Pa. Super. 2012) (citations and quotation marks omitted); see also Krishack v. Milton ____________________________________________ 12 The estate does not identify the alterations Dr. Thomas Malvar purportedly made to Mr. Nigon’s medical chart. - 14 - J-A03032-24 Hershey School, 145 A.3d 762, 765 (Pa. Super. 2016) (“Even with proof of both breach of duty as prescribed under statute and the occurrence of injury, … plaintiffs are still obligated to show the two were linked by causation.” (citation omitted)).13 “To show causation, the plai | 4 | 4 |
Krishack, E. v. Milton Hershey Schoolgreen2 sentences2024Vazquez v. CHS Prof’l Practice, P.C., 39 A.3d 395, 397-98 (Pa. Super. 2012) (citations and quotation marks omitted); see also Krishack v. Milton ____________________________________________ 12 The estate does not identify the alterations Dr. Thomas Malvar purportedly made to Mr. Nigon’s medical chart. - 14 - J-A03032-24 Hershey School, 145 A.3d 762, 765 (Pa. Super. 2016) (“Even with proof of both breach of duty as prescribed under statute and the occurrence of injury, … plaintiffs are still obligated to show the two were linked by causation.” (citation omitted)).13 “To show causation, the plai 2024Vazquez v. CHS Prof’l Practice, P.C., 39 A.3d 395, 397-98 (Pa. Super. 2012) (citations and quotation marks omitted); see also Krishack v. Milton ____________________________________________ 12 The estate does not identify the alterations Dr. Thomas Malvar purportedly made to Mr. Nigon’s medical chart. - 14 - J-A03032-24 Hershey School, 145 A.3d 762, 765 (Pa. Super. 2016) (“Even with proof of both breach of duty as prescribed under statute and the occurrence of injury, … plaintiffs are still obligated to show the two were linked by causation.” (citation omitted)).13 “To show causation, the plai | 2 | 2 |
Mazzie, W. v. Lehigh Valley Hospitalgreen2 sentences2024Vazquez v. CHS Prof’l Practice, P.C., 39 A.3d 395, 397-98 (Pa. Super. 2012) (citations and quotation marks omitted); see also Krishack v. Milton ____________________________________________ 12 The estate does not identify the alterations Dr. Thomas Malvar purportedly made to Mr. Nigon’s medical chart. - 14 - J-A03032-24 Hershey School, 145 A.3d 762, 765 (Pa. Super. 2016) (“Even with proof of both breach of duty as prescribed under statute and the occurrence of injury, … plaintiffs are still obligated to show the two were linked by causation.” (citation omitted)).13 “To show causation, the plai 2024Vazquez v. CHS Prof’l Practice, P.C., 39 A.3d 395, 397-98 (Pa. Super. 2012) (citations and quotation marks omitted); see also Krishack v. Milton ____________________________________________ 12 The estate does not identify the alterations Dr. Thomas Malvar purportedly made to Mr. Nigon’s medical chart. - 14 - J-A03032-24 Hershey School, 145 A.3d 762, 765 (Pa. Super. 2016) (“Even with proof of both breach of duty as prescribed under statute and the occurrence of injury, … plaintiffs are still obligated to show the two were linked by causation.” (citation omitted)).13 “To show causation, the plai | 2 | 2 |
Tillery, S. v. The Children's Hospital of Phila.green2 sentences2020Tillery v. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 156 A.3d 1233, 1240 (Pa. Super. 2017) (quoting Fessenden, 97 A.3d at 1229 ). 2020Tillery v. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 156 A.3d 1233, 1240 (Pa. Super. 2017) (quoting Fessenden, 97 A.3d at 1229 ). | 2 | 2 |
Fessenden v. Robert Packer Hospitalgreen2 sentences2021“With all but the most self-evident medical malpractice actions there is also the added requirement that the plaintiff must provide a medical expert who will testify as to the - 10 - J-A26023-20 elements of duty, breach, and causation.” Id. 2017Of import herein is the precept: “With all but the most self-evident medical malpractice actions, there is also the added requirement that the plaintiff must provide a medical expert who will testify as to the elements of duty, breach, and causation.” Id. | 1 | 5 |
Monroe, A. v. CBH20, LPgreen2 sentences2026Prac., P.C., 39 A.3d 395 , 397–98 (Pa. Super. 2012) (“With all but the most self-evident medical malpractice actions there is also the added requirement that the plaintiff must provide a medical expert who will testify as to the elements of duty, breach, and causation.”). - 10 - J-A27039-25 “[F]or purposes of ruling on a motion for summary judgment, the record includes any and all (1) pleadings, (2) depositions, answers to interrogatories, admissions and affidavits, and (3) reports signed by an expert witness that would, if filed, comply with [Pa.R.Civ.P.] 4003.5(a)(1), whether or not the repo 2026Further, Pa.R.Civ.P. 1035.3(b) “permits a party to supplement the record when it files a motion in opposition to the entry of summary judgment.”5 Id. at 804 (citation omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Brown v. Jamesgreen1 sentence2023It is well settled that “‘[w]e may affirm a trial court determination under a different rationale, where the result is correct and the basis on which we affirm is clear on the record.’” Brown v. James, 822 A.2d 128, 131 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2003) (citation omitted). 5 IN THE COMMONWEALTH COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA Alton D. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Rompillagreen1 sentence2020“When issues are not properly raised and developed in briefs, when the briefs are wholly inadequate to present specific issues for review, a court will not consider the merits thereof.” Commonwealth v. Sanford, 445 A.2d 149, 150 (Pa. Super. 1982); see also Commonwealth v. Rompilla, 983 A.2d 1207, 1210 (Pa. 2009) (“Appellant’s failure to adequately develop ____________________________________________ 4 Wife’s reply brief appears to be an attempt to present the same allegations of her original brief, with the added claim, for the first time, of an issue relating to the denial of supersedeas on J | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Sanfordgreen1 sentence2020“When issues are not properly raised and developed in briefs, when the briefs are wholly inadequate to present specific issues for review, a court will not consider the merits thereof.” Commonwealth v. Sanford, 445 A.2d 149, 150 (Pa. Super. 1982); see also Commonwealth v. Rompilla, 983 A.2d 1207, 1210 (Pa. 2009) (“Appellant’s failure to adequately develop ____________________________________________ 4 Wife’s reply brief appears to be an attempt to present the same allegations of her original brief, with the added claim, for the first time, of an issue relating to the denial of supersedeas on J | 1 | 1 |
Stimmler v. Chestnut Hill Hospitalgreen1 sentence2018With all but the most self-evident medical malpractice actions there is also the added requirement that the plaintiff must provide a medical expert who will testify as to the elements of duty, breach, and causation. -7- J-S10033-18 Stimmler v. Chestnut Hill Hosp., 981 A.2d 145, 154-55 (Pa. 2009) (citation omitted). | 1 | 1 |
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Hightower-Warren v. Silk
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2 sentences2020Id. 6 We do not dispute that chronic kidney disease is or can be a serious medical issue or that, under other circumstances, deliberate indifference to this kind of ailment could theoretically occur. 7 Quinby v. Plumsteadville Family Practice, Inc., 907 A.2d 1061, 1070-71 (Pa. 2006). 2013Id. (citing Hightower- Warren, supra; Quinby v. Plumsteadville Family Practice, Inc., 589 Pa. 183, 199 , 907 A.2d 1061, 1070-1071 (2006)). | 4 | 2006–2020 |
Nigon, L. v. Jewell, B.
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2 sentences2025Id. (emphasis added). 2024Id. | 2 | 2024–2025 |
44 Liquormart, Inc. v. Rhode Island
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2 sentences2002As the Commonwealth Court discussed below, although the U.S. Supreme Court in JA Liquormati rejected the idea expressed in LaRue that the Twenty-first Amendment lends an added presumption in favor of the validity of a regulation of otherwise protected speech when it occurs at the site of the sale of alcoholic beverages, the Court also stated that it was “persuaded that the Court’s analysis in LaRue would have led to precisely the same result if it had placed no reliance on the Twenty-first Amendment.” hh Liquormart, 517 U.S. at 515 , 116 S.Ct. 1495 . 2002As the Commonwealth Court discussed below, although the U.S. Supreme Court in JA Liquormati rejected the idea expressed in LaRue that the Twenty-first Amendment lends an added presumption in favor of the validity of a regulation of otherwise protected speech when it occurs at the site of the sale of alcoholic beverages, the Court also stated that it was “persuaded that the Court’s analysis in LaRue would have led to precisely the same result if it had placed no reliance on the Twenty-first Amendment.” hh Liquormart, 517 U.S. at 515 , 116 S.Ct. 1495 . | 2 | 1998–2002 |
Armstrong & Latta v. City of Philadelphia
green
2 sentences1956Co., 275 Pa. 277, 119 A. 287 ) but he may amend by the introduction of an additional element or an added claim of damage arising from the same circumstances (Armstrong & Latia v. Phila., 249 Pa. 39 , 94 A. 455 ) or may amplify what has already been averred (Spry et al. v. The F. U. M. 1956Co., 275 Pa. 277, 119 A. 287 ) but he may amend by the introduction of an additional element or an added claim of damage arising from the same circumstances (Armstrong & Latia v. Phila., 249 Pa. 39 , 94 A. 455 ) or may amplify what has already been averred (Spry et al. v. The F. U. M. | 2 | 1940–1956 |
Mumma v. Philadelphia & Reading Railway Co.
green
2 sentences1956Co., 275 Pa. 277, 119 A. 287 ) but he may amend by the introduction of an additional element or an added claim of damage arising from the same circumstances (Armstrong & Latia v. Phila., 249 Pa. 39 , 94 A. 455 ) or may amplify what has already been averred (Spry et al. v. The F. U. M. 1956Co., 275 Pa. 277, 119 A. 287 ) but he may amend by the introduction of an additional element or an added claim of damage arising from the same circumstances (Armstrong & Latia v. Phila., 249 Pa. 39 , 94 A. 455 ) or may amplify what has already been averred (Spry et al. v. The F. U. M. | 2 | 1940–1956 |
Commonwealth v. Conway
green
1 sentence2024Alvin now raises the following claims for our review: [1.] Did the PCRA court err in finding that [Alvin] failed to demonstrate a prima facie showing that no reasonable juror would have found him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt even if there is a reasonable possibility that favorable results of the requested DNA testing would establish his actual innocence of the crime of conviction as articulated by the United States Supreme Court in [] Schlup v. Delo, 513 U.S. 298 [] (1995)[,] and [this Court] in Commonwealth v. Conway, 14 A.3d 101 (Pa. Super. 2011)[?] [2.] Did the PCRA court err in failing | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Schlup v. Delo
red
1 sentence2024Alvin now raises the following claims for our review: [1.] Did the PCRA court err in finding that [Alvin] failed to demonstrate a prima facie showing that no reasonable juror would have found him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt even if there is a reasonable possibility that favorable results of the requested DNA testing would establish his actual innocence of the crime of conviction as articulated by the United States Supreme Court in [] Schlup v. Delo, 513 U.S. 298 [] (1995)[,] and [this Court] in Commonwealth v. Conway, 14 A.3d 101 (Pa. Super. 2011)[?] [2.] Did the PCRA court err in failing | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Toogood v. Rogal
green
1 sentence2023In discussing res ipsa loquitur the court referenced its plurality opinion in Toogood v. Rogal et al., 824 A.2d 1140 (Pa. 2003) which discussed whether the res ipsa doctrine could relieve a plaintiff’s burden of producing expert testimony to demonstrate negligence in a case that was medically complex. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Fine v. Checcio
green
1 sentence2018Id Further, "[wjith all but the most self-evident medical malpractice actions there is also the added requirement that plaintiff must provide a medical expert who will testify as to the elements of duty, breach, and causation." Id. at 1070- 71. 11 2014-31546-0088 Opinion, Page 12 Here, Plaintiffs provided no such expert but claim that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitor applies in this case which would allow a jury to infer negligence from the circumstances surrounding the injury. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Commonwealth v. Millisock
green
1 sentence2009Id. at 752 . 3 . | 1 | 2009–2009 |
COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP. v. Marpoe
green
2 sentences1996Cf. Will v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 163 Pa.Cmwlth. 348 , 641 A.2d 624 (1994), Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing v. Marpoe, 157 Pa.Cmwlth. 603 , 630 A.2d 561 (1993), appeal denied, 536 Pa. 648 , 639 A.2d 34 (1994). 1996Cf. Will v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 163 Pa.Cmwlth. 348 , 641 A.2d 624 (1994), Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing v. Marpoe, 157 Pa.Cmwlth. 603 , 630 A.2d 561 (1993), appeal denied, 536 Pa. 648 , 639 A.2d 34 (1994). | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Will v. Commonwealth Department of Transportation
green
2 sentences1996Cf. Will v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 163 Pa.Cmwlth. 348 , 641 A.2d 624 (1994), Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing v. Marpoe, 157 Pa.Cmwlth. 603 , 630 A.2d 561 (1993), appeal denied, 536 Pa. 648 , 639 A.2d 34 (1994). 1996Cf. Will v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 163 Pa.Cmwlth. 348 , 641 A.2d 624 (1994), Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing v. Marpoe, 157 Pa.Cmwlth. 603 , 630 A.2d 561 (1993), appeal denied, 536 Pa. 648 , 639 A.2d 34 (1994). | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Wessling v. Latkanich
green
2 sentences1969The differentiation was well expressed by Judge Hirt in Wessling v. Latkanich, 144 Pa. Superior Ct. 317, 319 , 19 A. 2d 553 , as follows: ‘Of course, after the statute of limitations has run, a plaintiff may not introduce a new cause of action . . . but he may amend by the introduction of an additional element or an added claim of damage arising from the same circumstances ... or may amplify what has already been averred ... so long as the same negligence is charged as that set out in the original statement. . . . 1969The differentiation was well expressed by Judge Hirt in Wessling v. Latkanich, 144 Pa. Superior Ct. 317, 319 , 19 A. 2d 553 , as follows: ‘Of course, after the statute of limitations has run, a plaintiff may not introduce a new cause of action . . . but he may amend by the introduction of an additional element or an added claim of damage arising from the same circumstances ... or may amplify what has already been averred ... so long as the same negligence is charged as that set out in the original statement. . . . | 1 | 1969–1969 |
Panama Refining Co. v. Ryan
green
1 sentence1938The invalidity of the provision under consideration is not cured by the added clause, "Provided, however, That the commission may, by regulation, exempt . . . . . . any class of property from the provisions of this paragraph." The legislature declared no policy, established no standard, laid down no rule, to govern the Commission in formulating the regulation or regulations under which "any class of property" would be exempted from the general clause denying to any public utility company the right "to acquire from, or transfer to, any person or corporation . . . . . . by any method or device w | 1 | 1938–1938 |
Wikoff's Appeal
green
1 sentence1911In Beaumont’s Estate, 216 Pa. 350 , the matter after’ the signature was not testamentary in character, and following Wikoff’s Appeal, 15 Pa. 281 , we decided that it did not invalidate the will. | 1 | 1911–1911 |
Appeal of Wineland
green
1 sentence1911In Wineland’s Appeal, 118 Pa. 37 , there was evidence tó show that the added clause was written before the will was signed, and the will was declared invalid; while in Saunders v. Samarreg Co., 205 Pa. 632 , there was evidence to show that the addition was made after the signing of the will, and the will was held to be valid. | 1 | 1911–1911 |
Saunders v. Samarreg Co.
neutral
1 sentence1911In Wineland’s Appeal, 118 Pa. 37 , there was evidence tó show that the added clause was written before the will was signed, and the will was declared invalid; while in Saunders v. Samarreg Co., 205 Pa. 632 , there was evidence to show that the addition was made after the signing of the will, and the will was held to be valid. | 1 | 1911–1911 |
Beaumont's Estate
green
1 sentence1911In Beaumont’s Estate, 216 Pa. 350 , the matter after’ the signature was not testamentary in character, and following Wikoff’s Appeal, 15 Pa. 281 , we decided that it did not invalidate the will. | 1 | 1911–1911 |
Moore v. Shenk
neutral
1 sentence1908Section 7 provides that “ if the title to said goods and chattels be found finally to be in a party who has not been given possession of the same, in said proceeding, the jury shall determine the value thereof to the successful party, and he may, at his option, issue a writ in the nature of a writ of retorno habendo, requiring the delivery thereof to him, with an added clause of fieri facias as to damages awarded and costs ; and upon failure so to recover them, or in the first instance, he may issue execution for the value thereof, and the damages awarded and costs ; or he may sue, in the firs | 1 | 1908–1908 |
| Commonwealth v. Jones green | 1 | 1908–1908 |
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