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failure to warn claim in Pennsylvania

10 Pennsylvania opinions name it 5 courts 1997–2017 0 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Baldino v. Castagnagreen
pa · 1984 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011Lance v. Wyeth, 4 A.3d 160, 164-65 (Pa.Super.2010) (citing Baldino v. Castagna, 505 Pa. 239 , 478 A.2d 807, 810 (1984)).

2011Lance v. Wyeth, 4 A.3d 160, 164-65 (Pa.Super.2010) (citing Baldino v. Castagna, 505 Pa. 239 , 478 A.2d 807, 810 (1984)).

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Hahn v. Richtergreen
pa · 1996 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011Id. (citing Hahn v. Richter, 543 Pa. 558, 562 , 673 A.2d 888, 890-91 (1996)). .

2011Id. (citing Hahn v. Richter, 543 Pa. 558, 562 , 673 A.2d 888, 890-91 (1996)). .

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Toth v. Economy Forms Corp.green
pa · 1990 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Forms Corp., 571 A.2d 420, 423 (Pa. Super. 1990) (noting that a company that did not manufacture or supply the product is not liable under a failure to warn claim). - 12 - J-A29044-16 In their third claim, the Dolbys contend that under the malfunction theory,6 they have proven that the placement of the retreaded tire on the steering axle caused the tire to blow out.

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Lance v. Wyethgreen
pasuperct · 2010 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Lance v. Wyeth, 4 A.3d 160, 164-65 (Pa.Super.2010) (citing Baldino v. Castagna, 505 Pa. 239 , 478 A.2d 807, 810 (1984)).

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Taurino v. Ellengreen
pa · 1990 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005First adopted by the Supreme Court in Incollingo v. Ewing, 444 Pa. 263 , 282 A.2d 206 (1971), the learned intermediary doctrine provides that a “manufacturer of a prescription drug must direct warnings to the prescribing physician, but not to the patient.” Taurino v. Ellen, 397 Pa. Super. 50, 52 , 579 A.2d 925, 927 (1990).

2005First adopted by the Supreme Court in Incollingo v. Ewing, 444 Pa. 263 , 282 A.2d 206 (1971), the learned intermediary doctrine provides that a “manufacturer of a prescription drug must direct warnings to the prescribing physician, but not to the patient.” Taurino v. Ellen, 397 Pa. Super. 50, 52 , 579 A.2d 925, 927 (1990).

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Bingham v. Terminix Intern. Co., LPgreen
mssd · 1995 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See, Bingham v. Terminix International Co., 896 F.Supp. 642 (S.D.Miss.1995) ("Bingham II") (claim for "design defect” preempted where plaintiff’s expert does not allege product is defective in composition or unreasonably dangerous, since such claim, without such allegations, is merely a failure to warn claim). 8 .

1997See, Bingham v. Terminix International Co., 896 F.Supp. 642 (S.D.Miss.1995) ("Bingham II") (claim for "design defect” preempted where plaintiff’s expert does not allege product is defective in composition or unreasonably dangerous, since such claim, without such allegations, is merely a failure to warn claim). 8 .

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
Phillips v. A.P. Green Refractories Co. green
pasuperct · 1993
2 sentences

2017Green Refractories Co., [ 428 Pa.Super. 167 ] 630 A.2d 874 (Pa. Super. 1993), aff'd sub nom[.] Philips [Phillips] v. A-Best Prods.

2017Green Refractories Co., [ 428 Pa.Super. 167 ] 630 A.2d 874 (Pa. Super. 1993), aff'd sub nom[.] Philips [Phillips] v. A-Best Prods.

12017–2017
Demmler v. SmithKline Beecham Corp. green
pasuperct · 1996
1 sentence

2010Demmler, 671 A.2d at 1155 .

12010–2010
Sprenkel v. Consolidated Rail Corp. green
pasuperct · 1995
1 sentence

2006Sprenkel, 666 A.2d at 1102 . *593 The additional factor of the height of the train car is not a sufficient basis to distinguish the instant case from Yolton .

12006–2006
Incollingo v. Ewing green
pa · 1971
1 sentence

2005First adopted by the Supreme Court in Incollingo v. Ewing, 444 Pa. 263 , 282 A.2d 206 (1971), the learned intermediary doctrine provides that a “manufacturer of a prescription drug must direct warnings to the prescribing physician, but not to the patient.” Taurino v. Ellen, 397 Pa. Super. 50, 52 , 579 A.2d 925, 927 (1990).

12005–2005
Incollingo v. EWING green
pa · 1971
1 sentence

2005First adopted by the Supreme Court in Incollingo v. Ewing, 444 Pa. 263 , 282 A.2d 206 (1971), the learned intermediary doctrine provides that a “manufacturer of a prescription drug must direct warnings to the prescribing physician, but not to the patient.” Taurino v. Ellen, 397 Pa. Super. 50, 52 , 579 A.2d 925, 927 (1990).

12005–2005
Harford Mutual Insurance v. Moorhead green
pa · 1990
1 sentence

2005Harford, supra at 248 , 578 A.2d at 499 .

12005–2005
Common Cause/Pennsylvania v. Commonwealth green
pa · 2000
1 sentence

2003Coward, supra. See also Lonasco v. A-Best Products Co., 757 A.2d 367 (Pa.Super.2000) (heeding presumption applied, and was not rebutted by defendant asbestos manufacturer).

12003–2003
Coward v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. green
pasuperct · 1999
1 sentence

2003Coward, supra. See also Lonasco v. A-Best Products Co., 757 A.2d 367 (Pa.Super.2000) (heeding presumption applied, and was not rebutted by defendant asbestos manufacturer).

12003–2003

Where else courts name it

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