Taylor v. Tukanowicz

LIPEZ, Judge:

This is an appeal from the entry of summary judgment in favor of appellees under Pa.R.C.P. No. 1035. The lower court’s grant of summary judgment in this malpractice action was premised upon the expiration of the two year personal injury statute of limitations prescribed by 12 P.S. § 34. 1 We reverse.

In April 1972, appellant Taylor underwent back surgery (a laminectomy) performed by appellee doctors Tukanowicz and El-Attrache at Frick Hospital. This operation is the act from which the malpractice action arises. Taylor’s deposi tion testimony establishes that the following events…