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Kovach v. Solomon

Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Decided May 6, 1999PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

CIRILLO, President Judge Emeritus:

¶ 1 Michael Solomon (Solomon) appeals from the order of the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County granting a new trial following a jury’s verdict that his negligence was not a substantial factor in causing the injuries of Mary Ann Kovach (Kovach) or in causing any derivative injuries to her husband. We reverse the order for a new trial and reinstate the original jury verdict.

¶2 Kovach’s car was struck by Solomon from behind in 1994, and she allegedly suffered injuries as a result. Kovach therefore commenced this action. At trial it was revealed that she…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Coker v. SM Flickinger Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1993
  2. Bentivoglio v. RalstonSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1972
  3. Commonwealth v. MooreSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1973
  4. Sweitzer v. Dempster SystemsSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1988
  5. Smith v. BrooksSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1990

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3Cited by15 opinions

  1. Oxford Presbyterian Church v. Weil-McLain Co., Inc.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 2003
  2. Hawkey v. PeirselSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 2005
  3. Nazarak, S. v. Waite, R., Jr.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 2019
  4. Vallone v. CreechSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 2003
  5. Clementi v. ProcacciSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 2000

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