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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.

Followed or applied (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Quinby v. Plumsteadville Family Practice, Inc.green
pa · 2006 · cited in 7 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2008–2023
2 sentences

2023The 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).

57
Vazquez v. CHS Professional Practice, P.C.green
pasuperct · 2012 · cited in 4 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2026
2 sentences

2026Prac., 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

44
Krishack, E. v. Milton Hershey Schoolgreen
pasuperct · 2016 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

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

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

22
Mazzie, W. v. Lehigh Valley Hospitalgreen
pasuperct · 2021 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

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

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

22
Tillery, S. v. The Children's Hospital of Phila.green
pasuperct · 2017 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Tillery 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 ).

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Fessenden v. Robert Packer Hospitalgreen
pasuperct · 2014 · cited in 5 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2021
2 sentences

2021“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.

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Monroe, A. v. CBH20, LPgreen
pasuperct · 2022 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Prac., 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).

11
Brown v. Jamesgreen
pacommwct · 2003 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023It 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.

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Commonwealth v. Rompillagreen
pa · 2009 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020“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

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Commonwealth v. Sanfordgreen
pasuperct · 1982 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020“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

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Stimmler v. Chestnut Hill Hospitalgreen
pa · 2009 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018With 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).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (20)

CaseCitedYears
Hightower-Warren v. Silk green
pa · 1997
2 sentences

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).

2013Id. (citing Hightower- Warren, supra; Quinby v. Plumsteadville Family Practice, Inc., 589 Pa. 183, 199 , 907 A.2d 1061, 1070-1071 (2006)).

42006–2020
Nigon, L. v. Jewell, B. green
pasuperct · 2024
2 sentences

2025Id. (emphasis added).

2024Id.

22024–2025
44 Liquormart, Inc. v. Rhode Island green
scotus · 1996
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

21998–2002
Armstrong & Latta v. City of Philadelphia green
pa · 1915
2 sentences

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.

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.

21940–1956
Mumma v. Philadelphia & Reading Railway Co. green
pa · 1922
2 sentences

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.

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.

21940–1956
Commonwealth v. Conway green
pasuperct · 2011
1 sentence

2024Alvin 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

12024–2024
Schlup v. Delo red
scotus · 1995
1 sentence

2024Alvin 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

12024–2024
Toogood v. Rogal green
pa · 2003
1 sentence

2023In 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.

12023–2023
Fine v. Checcio green
pa · 2005
1 sentence

2018Id 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.

12018–2018
Commonwealth v. Millisock green
pasuperct · 2005
1 sentence

2009Id. at 752 . 3 .

12009–2009
COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP. v. Marpoe green
pacommwct · 1993
2 sentences

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).

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).

11996–1996
Will v. Commonwealth Department of Transportation green
pacommwct · 1994
2 sentences

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).

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).

11996–1996
Wessling v. Latkanich green
pasuperct · 1940
2 sentences

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. . . .

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. . . .

11969–1969
Panama Refining Co. v. Ryan green
scotus · 1935
1 sentence

1938The 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

11938–1938
Wikoff's Appeal green
pa · 1850
1 sentence

1911In 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.

11911–1911
Appeal of Wineland green
pa · 1888
1 sentence

1911In 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.

11911–1911
Saunders v. Samarreg Co. neutral
pa · 1903
1 sentence

1911In 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.

11911–1911
Beaumont's Estate green
pa · 1907
1 sentence

1911In 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.

11911–1911
Moore v. Shenk neutral
pa · 1846
1 sentence

1908Section 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

11908–1908
Commonwealth v. Jones green
pasuperct · 1897
11908–1908

Where else courts name it

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