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25 Pennsylvania opinions name it 4 courts 1970–2024 7 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 (16)

CaseFollowedCited
Pisano v. Extendicare Homes, Inc.green
pasuperct · 2013 · cited in 6 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2021
2 sentences

2021See Appellants’ Reply Brief at 4 n.1 (stating: “[c]ontrary to [Plaintiff’s] assertions, [Appellants] acknowledge [the Superior Court’s] precedential decision in Pisano v. Extendicare Homes, Inc., 77 A.3d 651 (Pa. Super. 2013), which does not bind non-signatory wrongful death beneficiaries to arbitration agreements”); see also Pisano, 77 A.3d at 663 (holding: “Pennsylvania's wrongful death statute creates an independent action distinct from a survival claim that, although derived from the same tortious conduct, is not derivative of the rights of the decedent. [Therefore, a decedent’s] contractu

2021See Appellants’ Reply Brief at 4 n.1 (stating: “[c]ontrary to [Plaintiff’s] assertions, [Appellants] acknowledge [the Superior Court’s] precedential decision in Pisano v. Extendicare Homes, Inc., 77 A.3d 651 (Pa. Super. 2013), which does not bind non-signatory wrongful death beneficiaries to arbitration agreements”); see also Pisano, 77 A.3d at 663 (holding: “Pennsylvania's wrongful death statute creates an independent action distinct from a survival claim that, although derived from the same tortious conduct, is not derivative of the rights of the decedent. [Therefore, a decedent’s] contractu

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Taylor v. Extendicare Health Facilities, Inc.green
pa · 2016 · cited in 5 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2024
2 sentences

2024Contractor shall proceed diligently with any undisputed Work under the Contract Documents notwithstanding the existence of any dispute, controversy or claim, and during the pendency of any ____________________________________________ 2 In Taylor v. Extendicare Health Facilities, Inc., 147 A.3d 490, 493 (Pa. 2016), the High Court held that the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) “preempt[ed] the application of [Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure] 213(e)[, concerning compulsory joinder of wrongful death and survival actions], and require[d] arbitration of the survival claim against Extendicare.” I

2024Contractor shall proceed diligently with any undisputed Work under the Contract Documents notwithstanding the existence of any dispute, controversy or claim, and during the pendency of any ____________________________________________ 2 In Taylor v. Extendicare Health Facilities, Inc., 147 A.3d 490, 493 (Pa. 2016), the High Court held that the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) “preempt[ed] the application of [Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure] 213(e)[, concerning compulsory joinder of wrongful death and survival actions], and require[d] arbitration of the survival claim against Extendicare.” I

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Shinaver v. Szymanskigreen
ohio · 1984 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Shinaver v. Szymanski, 471 N.E.2d 477, 482 (Ohio 1984).

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Kiser v. Schultegreen
pa · 1994 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021McMichael v. McMichael, 241 A.3d 582 , 587-88 (Pa. 2020); Kiser v. Schulte, 648 A.2d 1, 4 (Pa. 1994).

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Rettger v. UPMC SHADYSIDEgreen
pasuperct · 2010 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Rettger v. UPMC Shadyside, 991 A.2d 915, 933-35 (Pa. Super. 2010); Davis v. Steigerwalt, 822 A.2d 22, 30-31 (Pa. Super. 2003); Bortner v. Gladfelter, 448 A.2d 1386, 1390 (Pa. Super. 1982).

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Wisler v. Manor Care of Lancaster PA, LLCgreen
pasuperct · 2015 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021See id., 124 A.3d at 325, 327 (trial court properly refused to submit to arbitration the survival claim of deceased’s son/plaintiff (and purported POA agent), who had signed the arbitration agreement on the deceased’s behalf upon admission to the nursing home, where the POA agreement was never produced and the trial court found no agency relationship).

2021See id., 124 A.3d at 325, 327 (trial court properly refused to submit to arbitration the survival claim of deceased’s son/plaintiff (and purported POA agent), who had signed the arbitration agreement on the deceased’s behalf upon admission to the nursing home, where the POA agreement was never produced and the trial court found no agency relationship).

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Bortner v. Gladfeltergreen
pa · 1982 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Rettger v. UPMC Shadyside, 991 A.2d 915, 933-35 (Pa. Super. 2010); Davis v. Steigerwalt, 822 A.2d 22, 30-31 (Pa. Super. 2003); Bortner v. Gladfelter, 448 A.2d 1386, 1390 (Pa. Super. 1982).

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Davis v. Steigerwaltgreen
pasuperct · 2003 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Rettger v. UPMC Shadyside, 991 A.2d 915, 933-35 (Pa. Super. 2010); Davis v. Steigerwalt, 822 A.2d 22, 30-31 (Pa. Super. 2003); Bortner v. Gladfelter, 448 A.2d 1386, 1390 (Pa. Super. 1982).

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Hatwood v. Hospital of the Universitygreen
pasuperct · 2012 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Hatwood v. Hosp. of the Univ. of Pennsylvania, 55 A.3d 1229, 1235 (Pa. Super. 2012).

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Mitch v. Xto Energy, Inc.green
pasuperct · 2019 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Mitch v. XTO Energy, Inc., 212 A.3d 1135, 1138 (Pa. Super. 2019) ____________________________________________ 2 The order denied the motion as to the Survival claim against St.

2020Mitch v. XTO Energy, Inc., 212 A.3d 1135, 1138 (Pa. Super. 2019) ____________________________________________ 2 The order denied the motion as to the Survival claim against St.

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Rickard v. American National Property & Casualty Co.green
pasuperct · 2017 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Nevertheless, a survival action may include injuries Decedent suffered short of death, for example, the bedsores themselves.7 See 42 Pa.C.S. § ____________________________________________ 7See supra note 3 (indicating Appellant sought damages including pain and suffering prior to death in her survival action). - 10 - J-S10033-18 8302 (prescribing that “[a]ll causes of action . . . real or personal” survive the death of the plaintiff); cf. Rickard, 173 A.3d at 306 (“a survival claim is simply the action the decedent could have brought for the injuries he suffered prior to his death and is gener

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Stegner v. Fentongreen
pa · 1945 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Because the claims are separate and distinct, and because the wrongful death action “bears no relation to the damages recoverable by a decedent who sues for the injury while living,” Stegner v. Fenton, 351 Pa. 292 , 40 A.2d 473, 475 (1945), we cannot agree that the Deceased’s contractual obligation to the Welfare Fund transferred to the wrongful-death claim. 6 Relatedly, we also reject applicability of McCutchen.

2017Because the claims are separate and distinct, and because the wrongful death action “bears no relation to the damages recoverable by a decedent who sues for the injury while living,” Stegner v. Fenton, 351 Pa. 292 , 40 A.2d 473, 475 (1945), we cannot agree that the Deceased’s contractual obligation to the Welfare Fund transferred to the wrongful-death claim. 6 Relatedly, we also reject applicability of McCutchen.

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At&T Mobility LLC v. Concepciongreen
scotus · 2011 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Concepcion, 563 U.S. at 344. [J-43-2016] - 31 Whether one characterizes Rule 213(e) as a contract defense or as an arbitration- neutral procedural rule, it was applied in this case to defeat arbitration of the survival claim that Extendicare and Decedent (through her legal representative) agreed to submit to arbitration.

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Krevitz v. City of Philadelphiagreen
pacommwct · 1994 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See also, Krevitz v. City of Philadelphia, 167 Pa. Commw. 412, 422 , 648 A.2d 353, 358 (1994) (discovery rule cannot be employed to extend the time for filing a wrongful death and survival action beyond the two year statute of limitations).

1999See also, Krevitz v. City of Philadelphia, 167 Pa. Commw. 412, 422 , 648 A.2d 353, 358 (1994) (discovery rule cannot be employed to extend the time for filing a wrongful death and survival action beyond the two year statute of limitations).

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Baumgart v. Keene Building Products Corp.green
pasuperct · 1993 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Pastierik v. Duquesne Light Co., 514 Pa. 517, 524 , 526 A.2d 323, 327 (1987) (the statute of limitations governing a survival claim begins to run no later than the date of death); Baumgart v. Keene Building Products Corp., 430 Pa. Super. 162, 172 , 633 A.2d 1189, 1194 (1993), aff’d, 542 Pa. 194 , 666 A.2d 238 (1995) (an action for the wrongful death of another must be brought no later than two years after the date of death).

1999See Pastierik v. Duquesne Light Co., 514 Pa. 517, 524 , 526 A.2d 323, 327 (1987) (the statute of limitations governing a survival claim begins to run no later than the date of death); Baumgart v. Keene Building Products Corp., 430 Pa. Super. 162, 172 , 633 A.2d 1189, 1194 (1993), aff’d, 542 Pa. 194 , 666 A.2d 238 (1995) (an action for the wrongful death of another must be brought no later than two years after the date of death).

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Pastierik v. Duquesne Light Co.green
pa · 1987 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Pastierik v. Duquesne Light Co., 514 Pa. 517, 524 , 526 A.2d 323, 327 (1987) (the statute of limitations governing a survival claim begins to run no later than the date of death); Baumgart v. Keene Building Products Corp., 430 Pa. Super. 162, 172 , 633 A.2d 1189, 1194 (1993), aff’d, 542 Pa. 194 , 666 A.2d 238 (1995) (an action for the wrongful death of another must be brought no later than two years after the date of death).

1999See Pastierik v. Duquesne Light Co., 514 Pa. 517, 524 , 526 A.2d 323, 327 (1987) (the statute of limitations governing a survival claim begins to run no later than the date of death); Baumgart v. Keene Building Products Corp., 430 Pa. Super. 162, 172 , 633 A.2d 1189, 1194 (1993), aff’d, 542 Pa. 194 , 666 A.2d 238 (1995) (an action for the wrongful death of another must be brought no later than two years after the date of death).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Taylor v. Extendicare Health Facilities, Inc. green
pasuperct · 2015
2 sentences

2017It also refused to compel arbitration of the survival action predicated upon this Court’s then- binding decision in Taylor v. Extendicare Health Facilities, Inc., 113 A.3d 317 (Pa.Super. 2015), holding that, since Pa.R.C.P. 213 and 42 Pa.C.S. § 8301 mandated consolidation of wrongful death and survival actions, and only a judicial forum could accommodate the wrongful death beneficiaries right to a jury trial, the court could not sever the survival claim and send it to arbitration.

2016Id.

32015–2017
Tulewicz v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority green
pa · 1992
2 sentences

2016See 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 8301; Tulewicz, 606 A.2d at 431 ; Pezzulli, 26 A.2d at 662 .

2016See 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 8301; Tulewicz, 606 A.2d at 431 ; Pezzulli, 26 A.2d at 662 .

22016–2016
Pezzulli v. D'Ambrosia green
pa · 1942
2 sentences

2016See 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 8301; Tulewicz, 606 A.2d at 431 ; Pezzulli, 26 A.2d at 662 .

2016See 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 8301; Tulewicz, 606 A.2d at 431 ; Pezzulli, 26 A.2d at 662 .

22016–2016
Cardinal v. Kindred Healthcare, Inc. green
pasuperct · 2017
1 sentence

2021Appellants’ Brief at 3 (some capitalization omitted).3 We have explained: Our review of a claim that the trial court improperly [overruled] the appellant's preliminary objections in the nature of a petition to compel arbitration is limited to ____________________________________________ 2 “An order overruling preliminary objections seeking to compel arbitration is immediately appealable as an interlocutory appeal as of right pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 7320(a) and Pa.R.A.P. 311(a)(8).” Cardinal v. Kindred Healthcare, Inc., 155 A.3d 46 , 49 n.1 (Pa. Super. 2017). 3 Appellants’ issues on appeal c

12021–2021
Dubose, R. v. Willowcrest Nur. Home, Aplts. green
· 2017
1 sentence

2019On the other hand, a wrongful death action accrues to the decedent's heirs when the decedent dies of such an injury ...." Dubose , 173 A.3d at 637 .

12019–2019
MedCath Inc. Employee Health Care Plan v. Stratton neutral
azd · 2015
2 sentences

2017We also examine MedCath Incorporated Employee Health Care Plan v. Stratton, 79 F.Supp.3d 1046 (D.

2017We also examine MedCath Incorporated Employee Health Care Plan v. Stratton, 79 F.Supp.3d 1046 (D.

12017–2017
Setlock v. Pinebrook Personal Care & Retirement Center green
pasuperct · 2012
1 sentence

2013Id. at 912 .

12013–2013
Carroll v. Avallone green
pa · 2007
2 sentences

2010In support, the Hospital cites our Supreme Court’s decision in Carroll v. Avallone, 595 Pa. 676 , 939 A.2d 872 (2007), contending that the evidence presented here was no more controverted than that adduced in *934 Carroll where a zero verdict on a survival claim was upheld.

2010In support, the Hospital cites our Supreme Court’s decision in Carroll v. Avallone, 595 Pa. 676 , 939 A.2d 872 (2007), contending that the evidence presented here was no more controverted than that adduced in *934 Carroll where a zero verdict on a survival claim was upheld.

12010–2010
Tindall v. Friedman green
pasuperct · 2009
1 sentence

2009The trial court stated that instead, they merely pointed to other cases where jury awards were “substantially less under facts which they believe [were] more compelling and argue[d] that the only reasonable explanation is that this award [was] so grossly exorbitant that it must have been based on passion or prejudice.” Id. ¶ 48 The trial court found that significant evidence supported the jury award of $7,213,200 ($5,383,200 of which was allocated for the wrongful death claim and $1,830,000 for the survival claim): 12 *980 While admittedly a large verdict, there was significant testimony regar

12009–2009
Baumgart v. Keene Building Products Corp. green
pa · 1995
2 sentences

1999See Pastierik v. Duquesne Light Co., 514 Pa. 517, 524 , 526 A.2d 323, 327 (1987) (the statute of limitations governing a survival claim begins to run no later than the date of death); Baumgart v. Keene Building Products Corp., 430 Pa. Super. 162, 172 , 633 A.2d 1189, 1194 (1993), aff’d, 542 Pa. 194 , 666 A.2d 238 (1995) (an action for the wrongful death of another must be brought no later than two years after the date of death).

1999See Pastierik v. Duquesne Light Co., 514 Pa. 517, 524 , 526 A.2d 323, 327 (1987) (the statute of limitations governing a survival claim begins to run no later than the date of death); Baumgart v. Keene Building Products Corp., 430 Pa. Super. 162, 172 , 633 A.2d 1189, 1194 (1993), aff’d, 542 Pa. 194 , 666 A.2d 238 (1995) (an action for the wrongful death of another must be brought no later than two years after the date of death).

11999–1999
Dougherty v. McLaughlin green
pasuperct · 1994
2 sentences

1997Consequently, we are constrained to conclude that a new trial is necessary ....” Id. at 134-35 , 637 A.2d at 1020 . (citations omitted) In Bortner , no damages were awarded as to a survival claim to the decedent’s estate.

1997Consequently, we are constrained to conclude that a new trial is necessary ....” Id. at 134-35 , 637 A.2d at 1020 . (citations omitted) In Bortner , no damages were awarded as to a survival claim to the decedent’s estate.

11997–1997
Schwab v. P. J. Oesterling & Son, Inc. green
pa · 1956
2 sentences

1970As in Schwab , the appellant here knew well that it was faced with a lawsuit timely filed by an individual qualified to press both the wrongful death and the survival action claims; as in Schwab , the appellant was confronted with a complaint which, while not spelling out the statutory basis for the survival claim, did contain reference to damages which were recoverable only in a survival action; and as in Schwab , the amendment “merely brought in an additional element of damage for a cause of action already within the compass of the oziginal complaint.” 386 Pa. at 393 , 126 A. 2d at 420 .

1970As in Schwab , the appellant here knew well that it was faced with a lawsuit timely filed by an individual qualified to press both the wrongful death and the survival action claims; as in Schwab , the appellant was confronted with a complaint which, while not spelling out the statutory basis for the survival claim, did contain reference to damages which were recoverable only in a survival action; and as in Schwab , the amendment “merely brought in an additional element of damage for a cause of action already within the compass of the oziginal complaint.” 386 Pa. at 393 , 126 A. 2d at 420 .

11970–1970

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 8301 (9) USC § 9u.s.c.1-16 (7) USC § 9u.s.c.2 (5) PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7301 (3) PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7320 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 60 (1984–2026) PA 25 (1970–2024) CA 15 (1973–2026) IL 14 (1999–2019) OH 14 (1991–2026) MD 13 (1970–2022) SC 10 (2010–2023) WI 9 (1997–2024) MS 8 (2006–2026) NJ 8 (1969–2014) NY 8 (1925–2016) LA 7 (1998–2016) MO 7 (1976–2024) DE 7 (2016–2025) MA 6 (1978–2025) IN 6 (2000–2020) NC 6 (1986–2020) VI 5 (2014–2024) TN 4 (1996–2014) MT 4 (1994–2013) AR 4 (2006–2022) MN 4 (1990–2015) GA 3 (1999–2016) OR 3 (1948–2023) WA 3 (1984–2012) IA 2 (1967–2026) ND 2 (1996–2010) WV 2 (2020–2023) FL 2 (2014–2025) NE 2 (2015–2020) KY 2 (1994–2004)

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