Tarantino v. Allentown State Hospital

Opinion by

Judge Rogers,

Plaintiff Joseph M. Tarantino, administrator of the estate of Janice A. Tarantino, deceased, has filed wrongful death and survival actions against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Department of Public Welfare and the Allentown State Hospital charging the defendants with negligent and improper treatment of his decedent at Allentown State Hospital. At issue are the defendants’ preliminary objections grounded on sovereign immunity.

The complaint must be dismissed. We may not entertain suits against the Commonwealth and its agencies without the consent of the…