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law negligence claim in Pennsylvania

8 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 2010–2021 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
Phillips v. Cricket Lightersgreen
pa · 2003 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Pursuant to Section 402A, 24391 A.2d 1020 (Pa. 1978). 5 Tincher, 104 A.3d at 405 . 26 Phillips v. Cricket Lighters, 841 A.2d 1000, 1008 (Pa. 2003) (citing Morena v. South Hills Health System, 462 A.2d 680 , 684 n. 5 (Pa. 1983)). 27 Martin v. Evans, 711 A.2d 458, 461 (Pa. 1998).

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Martin v. Evansgreen
pa · 1998 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Pursuant to Section 402A, 24391 A.2d 1020 (Pa. 1978). 5 Tincher, 104 A.3d at 405 . 26 Phillips v. Cricket Lighters, 841 A.2d 1000, 1008 (Pa. 2003) (citing Morena v. South Hills Health System, 462 A.2d 680 , 684 n. 5 (Pa. 1983)). 27 Martin v. Evans, 711 A.2d 458, 461 (Pa. 1998).

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Talarico v. Bonhamgreen
pacommwct · 1994 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021(Appellees’ Brief at 10-11.) 7 elements: “(1) [Appellees’] duty or obligation recognized by law; (2) a breach of that duty; (3) a causal connection between [Appellees’] conduct and the resulting injury; and (4) actual damages.” Id. (citing Talarico v. Bonham, 650 A.2d 1192, 1195-96 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1994)).

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Jones v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authoritygreen
pa · 2001 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017SEPTA’s argument that Lacava failed to establish that a defective condition of the rail existed sufficient to constitute a defect of SEPTA’s real estate and fall within the “real estate” exception to sovereign immunity Section 8522(b)(4) of the Sovereign Immunity Act states that the defense of sovereign immunity shall not be raised to claims for damages caused by: (4) Commonwealth real estate, highways and sidewalks. — A dangerous condition of Commonwealth agency real estate and sidewalks, including Commonwealth-owned real property, leaseholds in the possession of a Commonwealth agency and Com

2017SEPTA’s argument that Lacava failed to establish that a defective condition of the rail existed sufficient to constitute a defect of SEPTA’s real estate and fall within the “real estate” exception to sovereign immunity Section 8522(b)(4) of the Sovereign Immunity Act states that the defense of sovereign immunity shall not be raised to claims for damages caused by: (4) Commonwealth real estate, highways and sidewalks. — A dangerous condition of Commonwealth agency real estate and sidewalks, including Commonwealth-owned real property, leaseholds in the possession of a Commonwealth agency and Com

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Duffy v. Petersongreen
wyo · 1956 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Finally, Appellant maintains that Tsimura is subject to liability under the common law negligence principle, as outlined in Duffy v. Peterson, 386 Pa. 533 , 126 A.2d 413, 416 (1956), that “[a]U individual sub-contractors engaged in a common enterprise owe to each other the duty of care required to business visitors.” Our Supreme Court analyzed this duty in McKenzie v. Cost Brothers, Inc., 487 Pa. 303 , 409 A.2d 362 (1979).

2016Finally, Appellant maintains that Tsimura is subject to liability under the common law negligence principle, as outlined in Duffy v. Peterson, 386 Pa. 533 , 126 A.2d 413, 416 (1956), that “[a]U individual sub-contractors engaged in a common enterprise owe to each other the duty of care required to business visitors.” Our Supreme Court analyzed this duty in McKenzie v. Cost Brothers, Inc., 487 Pa. 303 , 409 A.2d 362 (1979).

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Carrender v. Fitterergreen
pa · 1983 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Carrender v. Fitterer, 469 A.2d 120, 123 (Pa. 1983); Restatement (Second) of Torts § 343 (1965).

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McMahon v. Pleasant Valley West Ass'ngreen
pacommwct · 2008 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010The elements of a common law negligence claim are: “(1) a duty or obligation recognized by the law requiring the defendant to conform to a certain standard of conduct for the protection of others against unreasonable risks; (2) the defendant’s failure to conform to the standard required; (3) a causal connection between the conduct and the resulting injury; and (4) actual loss or damage resulting to the plaintiff.” McMahon v. Pleasant Valley West Association, 952 A.2d 731, 735 (Pa. Commw. 2008).

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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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
Morena v. South Hills Health System green
pa · 1983
1 sentence

2021Pursuant to Section 402A, 24391 A.2d 1020 (Pa. 1978). 5 Tincher, 104 A.3d at 405 . 26 Phillips v. Cricket Lighters, 841 A.2d 1000, 1008 (Pa. 2003) (citing Morena v. South Hills Health System, 462 A.2d 680 , 684 n. 5 (Pa. 1983)). 27 Martin v. Evans, 711 A.2d 458, 461 (Pa. 1998).

12021–2021
Page v. City of Philadelphia neutral
pa · 2012
1 sentence

2021(Appellees’ Brief at 10-11.) 7 elements: “(1) [Appellees’] duty or obligation recognized by law; (2) a breach of that duty; (3) a causal connection between [Appellees’] conduct and the resulting injury; and (4) actual damages.” Id. (citing Talarico v. Bonham, 650 A.2d 1192, 1195-96 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1994)).

12021–2021
Tincher, T. v. Omega Flex, Inc., Aplt. green
pa · 2014
1 sentence

2021Pursuant to Section 402A, 24391 A.2d 1020 (Pa. 1978). 5 Tincher, 104 A.3d at 405 . 26 Phillips v. Cricket Lighters, 841 A.2d 1000, 1008 (Pa. 2003) (citing Morena v. South Hills Health System, 462 A.2d 680 , 684 n. 5 (Pa. 1983)). 27 Martin v. Evans, 711 A.2d 458, 461 (Pa. 1998).

12021–2021
Bailey v. Cottrell, Inc. green
gactapp · 2011
2 sentences

2018Likewise, in Bailey v. Cottrell, Inc. , [ 313 Ga.App. 371 ] 721 S.E.2d 571 ( [Ga. Ct. App.] 2011), a Georgia case interpreting Indiana law, the court held that Indiana specifically has rejected a risk utility test in favor of a common law negligence analysis.

2018Likewise, in Bailey v. Cottrell, Inc. , [ 313 Ga.App. 371 ] 721 S.E.2d 571 ( [Ga. Ct. App.] 2011), a Georgia case interpreting Indiana law, the court held that Indiana specifically has rejected a risk utility test in favor of a common law negligence analysis.

12018–2018
McKenzie v. Cost Bros., Inc. green
pa · 1979
2 sentences

2016Finally, Appellant maintains that Tsimura is subject to liability under the common law negligence principle, as outlined in Duffy v. Peterson, 386 Pa. 533 , 126 A.2d 413, 416 (1956), that “[a]U individual sub-contractors engaged in a common enterprise owe to each other the duty of care required to business visitors.” Our Supreme Court analyzed this duty in McKenzie v. Cost Brothers, Inc., 487 Pa. 303 , 409 A.2d 362 (1979).

2016Finally, Appellant maintains that Tsimura is subject to liability under the common law negligence principle, as outlined in Duffy v. Peterson, 386 Pa. 533 , 126 A.2d 413, 416 (1956), that “[a]U individual sub-contractors engaged in a common enterprise owe to each other the duty of care required to business visitors.” Our Supreme Court analyzed this duty in McKenzie v. Cost Brothers, Inc., 487 Pa. 303 , 409 A.2d 362 (1979).

12016–2016
Rooney v. City of Philadelphia green
paed · 2009
1 sentence

2013The U.S. District Court reached the same conclusion in Rooney , noting that allowing a common law negligence claim to proceed “would thwart [the Railroad Safety Act’s] goal of achieving uniform, national standards for railroad operations.” Rooney, 623 F.Supp.2d at 666 n. 19.

12013–2013

Where else courts name it

IL 28 (1984–2025) TX 21 (1978–2025) OH 17 (1987–2024) NC 14 (1996–2026) WI 13 (1984–2025) OR 13 (1980–2026) FL 12 (1994–2021) ID 12 (2005–2025) KY 11 (2012–2025) IN 10 (1988–2024) CO 9 (1986–2026) CT 9 (1992–2014) NJ 8 (1959–2025) MO 8 (1993–2022) PA 8 (2010–2021) NY 7 (1996–2026) IA 6 (1984–2020) AZ 6 (2015–2020) TN 6 (2000–2019) NM 5 (1982–1985) CA 5 (2001–2025) WA 5 (1985–2016) ME 4 (1991–2017) VA 4 (1990–2010) VT 3 (2005–2024) MT 3 (1986–2021) MN 2 (1994–2000) SD 2 (1998–1998) LA 2 (1991–1997)

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