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legally cognizable claim in Pennsylvania

17 Pennsylvania opinions name it 5 courts 1975–2022 2 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Crozer Chester Medical Center v. Department of Labor & Industry Bureau of Workers' Compensation Health Care Services Review Divisiongreen
pacommwct · 2008 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2011–2022
2 sentences

2022Id. at 197 (footnote omitted); see also Crozer Chester I, 955 A.2d at 1042 (holding that provider “fail[ed] to plead a legally cognizable claim in mandamus,” where provider “[was] not attempting to enforce a right which has been established beyond peradventure, but [was] seeking to have this Court direct the Department to determine the issue of liability in [provider’s] favor”).

2011Id.

12
Westinghouse Electric Corp. v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Boardgreen
pa · 2005 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2006–2017
2 sentences

2017Westinghouse Electric Corporation/CBS v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Korach), 584 Pa. 411 , 883 A.2d 579 , 588 n.11 (2005) (citation omitted) (emphasis added).

2017Westinghouse Electric Corporation/CBS v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Korach), 584 Pa. 411 , 883 A.2d 579 , 588 n.11 (2005) (citation omitted) (emphasis added).

12
Lerner v. Lernergreen
pasuperct · 2008 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See Lerner, supra; Rambo, supra. Additionally, even if the limited information that can be drawn from Appellant’s brief were true, Appellant failed to set forth a legally cognizable claim for which relief can be granted.

2017See Lerner, supra; 77 P.S. § 481.

11
Cooper v. Frankford Health Care System, Inc.green
pasuperct · 2008 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Cooper, 960 A.2d at 142-48 .

11
Public School Bldg. Auth. v. Quandelgreen
pacommwct · 1991 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Quandel Co., 137 Pa. Commw. 252, 260 , 585 A.2d 1136, 1140 (1991). (footnote omitted) In assessing whether plaintiff has cultivated a legally cognizable claim as a third-party beneficiary of the agreement between the DeSimones and defendant Arlington, we look to authority concerning the evolution of third-party beneficiary law in Pennsylvania.

2009Quandel Co., 137 Pa. Commw. 252, 260 , 585 A.2d 1136, 1140 (1991). (footnote omitted) In assessing whether plaintiff has cultivated a legally cognizable claim as a third-party beneficiary of the agreement between the DeSimones and defendant Arlington, we look to authority concerning the evolution of third-party beneficiary law in Pennsylvania.

11
Mellow v. Pizzingrilligreen
pacommwct · 2002 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See Mellow v. Pizzingrilli, 800 A.2d 350, 354 (Pa.Cmwlth.2002).

2004See Mellow v. Pizzingrilli, 800 A.2d 350, 354 (Pa.Cmwlth.2002).

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Didio v. Philadelphia Asbestos Corp.green
pasuperct · 1994 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995DiDio v. Philadelphia Asbestos Corporation, 434 Pa.Super. 191, 201-202 , 642 A.2d 1088, 1092-1093 (1994); Giffear v. Johns-Manville Corp., 429 Pa.Super. 327 , 632 A.2d 880 (1993), alloc. granted, 539 Pa. 651 , 651 A.2d 539 (1994).

1995DiDio v. Philadelphia Asbestos Corporation, 434 Pa.Super. 191, 201-202 , 642 A.2d 1088, 1092-1093 (1994); Giffear v. Johns-Manville Corp., 429 Pa.Super. 327 , 632 A.2d 880 (1993), alloc. granted, 539 Pa. 651 , 651 A.2d 539 (1994).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Vargo v. Koppers Co., Inc. green
pa · 1998
2 sentences

2005Vargo v. Koppers Co., 552 Pa. 371 , 715 A.2d 423 (1998).

2005Vargo v. Koppers Co., 552 Pa. 371 , 715 A.2d 423 (1998).

22005–2005
Giffear v. Johns-Manville Corp. green
pasuperct · 1993
2 sentences

2005Until that time, however, he is without a legally cognizable claim; there is, at this point, no legal injury.” 632 A.2d at 888 . ¶ 8 In Taylor v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp., 446 Pa.Super. 174 , 666 A.2d 681 , 687 n. 2 (1995), this Gourt, noting that all of the plaintiffs were smokers, pointed out: Shortness of breath alone is not a compensable injury under Giffear v. Johns-Manville Corp., supra., because it is not a discernible physical symptom, a functional impairment, or a disability.

1995DiDio v. Philadelphia Asbestos Corporation, 434 Pa.Super. 191, 201-202 , 642 A.2d 1088, 1092-1093 (1994); Giffear v. Johns-Manville Corp., 429 Pa.Super. 327 , 632 A.2d 880 (1993), alloc. granted, 539 Pa. 651 , 651 A.2d 539 (1994).

21995–2005
Waklet-Riker v. Sayre Area Education Ass'n green
pasuperct · 1995
1 sentence

2021In support of its position that the only cause of action that Dudash could possibly maintain against it is a breach of the duty of fair representation, the Union directs our attention to Waklet-Riker v. Sayre Area Education Association, 656 A.2d 138 (Pa. Super.), appeal denied, 668 A.2d 1136 (Pa. 1995).7 In Waklet-Riker, the appellant, who was furloughed by the school district when her position was eliminated, filed multiple grievances, and her unions represented her in the subsequent arbitration.

12021–2021
Portalatin v. Department of Corrections green
pacommwct · 2009
1 sentence

2019In Portalatin v. Department of Corrections, 979 A.2d 944 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2009), the inmate alleged that the co-payments assessed against his prison account affected his protected personal and property interests.

12019–2019
Petula v. Mellody green
pacommwct · 1991
1 sentence

2018Id. at 1310 . - 11 - J-A22044-18 Mr. Reed also cites to Petula v. Mellody, 588 A.2d 103 (Pa.Cmwlth. 1991),5 wherein our sister court found the plaintiff set forth a prima facie claim of defamation.

12018–2018
Smith v. Wagner green
pasuperct · 1991
1 sentence

2018Id. at 1310 . - 11 - J-A22044-18 Mr. Reed also cites to Petula v. Mellody, 588 A.2d 103 (Pa.Cmwlth. 1991),5 wherein our sister court found the plaintiff set forth a prima facie claim of defamation.

12018–2018
Rambo v. Greene green
pasuperct · 2006
1 sentence

2017See Lerner, supra; Rambo, supra. Additionally, even if the limited information that can be drawn from Appellant’s brief were true, Appellant failed to set forth a legally cognizable claim for which relief can be granted.

12017–2017
Taylor v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. green
pasuperct · 1995
2 sentences

2005Until that time, however, he is without a legally cognizable claim; there is, at this point, no legal injury.” 632 A.2d at 888 . ¶ 8 In Taylor v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp., 446 Pa.Super. 174 , 666 A.2d 681 , 687 n. 2 (1995), this Gourt, noting that all of the plaintiffs were smokers, pointed out: Shortness of breath alone is not a compensable injury under Giffear v. Johns-Manville Corp., supra., because it is not a discernible physical symptom, a functional impairment, or a disability.

2005Until that time, however, he is without a legally cognizable claim; there is, at this point, no legal injury.” 632 A.2d at 888 . ¶ 8 In Taylor v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp., 446 Pa.Super. 174 , 666 A.2d 681 , 687 n. 2 (1995), this Gourt, noting that all of the plaintiffs were smokers, pointed out: Shortness of breath alone is not a compensable injury under Giffear v. Johns-Manville Corp., supra., because it is not a discernible physical symptom, a functional impairment, or a disability.

12005–2005
Killian v. McCulloch green
paed · 1995
1 sentence

2000The seminal case in this line is Killian v. McCulloch, 873 F. Supp. 938 (E.D.

12000–2000
Muncy Borough v. Stein green
pa · 1970
2 sentences

1975Muncy Borough v. Stein, 440 Pa. 503 , 270 A. 2d 213 (1970); Honey Brook Township v. Alenovitz, 430 Pa. 614 , 243 A. 2d 330 (1968); Hilltown Township v. Mager, 6 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 90 , 293 A. 2d 631 (1972), appeal dismissed, 411 U.S. 979 (1973).

1975Muncy Borough v. Stein, 440 Pa. 503 , 270 A. 2d 213 (1970); Honey Brook Township v. Alenovitz, 430 Pa. 614 , 243 A. 2d 330 (1968); Hilltown Township v. Mager, 6 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 90 , 293 A. 2d 631 (1972), appeal dismissed, 411 U.S. 979 (1973).

11975–1975
HILLTOWN TWP. v. MAGER Et Ux. green
pacommwct · 1972
1 sentence

1975Muncy Borough v. Stein, 440 Pa. 503 , 270 A. 2d 213 (1970); Honey Brook Township v. Alenovitz, 430 Pa. 614 , 243 A. 2d 330 (1968); Hilltown Township v. Mager, 6 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 90 , 293 A. 2d 631 (1972), appeal dismissed, 411 U.S. 979 (1973).

11975–1975
Hilltown Township v. Mager green
pacommwct · 1972
1 sentence

1975Muncy Borough v. Stein, 440 Pa. 503 , 270 A. 2d 213 (1970); Honey Brook Township v. Alenovitz, 430 Pa. 614 , 243 A. 2d 330 (1968); Hilltown Township v. Mager, 6 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 90 , 293 A. 2d 631 (1972), appeal dismissed, 411 U.S. 979 (1973).

11975–1975
Honey Brook Township v. Alenovitz green
pa · 1968
2 sentences

1975Muncy Borough v. Stein, 440 Pa. 503 , 270 A. 2d 213 (1970); Honey Brook Township v. Alenovitz, 430 Pa. 614 , 243 A. 2d 330 (1968); Hilltown Township v. Mager, 6 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 90 , 293 A. 2d 631 (1972), appeal dismissed, 411 U.S. 979 (1973).

1975Muncy Borough v. Stein, 440 Pa. 503 , 270 A. 2d 213 (1970); Honey Brook Township v. Alenovitz, 430 Pa. 614 , 243 A. 2d 330 (1968); Hilltown Township v. Mager, 6 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 90 , 293 A. 2d 631 (1972), appeal dismissed, 411 U.S. 979 (1973).

11975–1975
Spitzer Akron, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board green
scotus · 1973
1 sentence

1975Muncy Borough v. Stein, 440 Pa. 503 , 270 A. 2d 213 (1970); Honey Brook Township v. Alenovitz, 430 Pa. 614 , 243 A. 2d 330 (1968); Hilltown Township v. Mager, 6 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 90 , 293 A. 2d 631 (1972), appeal dismissed, 411 U.S. 979 (1973).

11975–1975

Where else courts name it

NY 49 (1975–2025) OK 44 (1989–2024) CT 33 (1991–2018) VT 29 (2019–2026) CA 28 (1988–2025) IL 23 (1984–2026) FL 21 (2002–2022) NE 18 (1997–2026) PA 17 (1975–2022) DC 14 (1992–2022) NC 13 (1985–2024) MI 10 (1975–2016) TX 9 (1984–2024) IN 7 (1996–2013) ME 6 (1974–2020) ND 6 (2008–2024) NJ 6 (1993–2022) DE 6 (1979–2025) MA 5 (1991–2019) OH 5 (1998–2016) MS 5 (1983–2025) OR 5 (1988–2013) TN 4 (1990–2025) WA 4 (2007–2011) CO 4 (1988–2024) MD 3 (1994–2013) VA 2 (2013–2024) WI 2 (1971–2020) WY 2 (1996–2013) ID 2 (2024–2026) MN 2 (2014–2014) AZ 2 (2018–2021) MO 2 (2009–2015) NV 2 (1988–2015)

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