Legal Opinion

Byank v. Ski Liberty

Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Adams County

Decided January 14, 1999No. 98-S-504Published

1Opinion of the Court

SPICER, P.J.,

Lisa S. Byank sues for injuries she claims to have sustained when 16 years of age. Included in her demand for damages are medical expenses paid either by her parents’ insurance carrier or by her parents. Her parents are not parties to this action. Defendant has moved for partial summary judgment, arguing that any claim for medical expenses incurred prior to plaintiff’s 18 th birthday is not recoverable by her.

The following facts are supported by the record: Plaintiff, who was born September 6, 1976, was injured in a skiing accident January 17, 1992. Plaintiff commenced suit…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Ertel v. Patriot-News Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1996
  2. Marks v. TasmanSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1991
  3. Musser v. Vilsmeier Auction Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1989
  4. Pennsylvania State University v. County of CentreSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1992
  5. Johnson v. BeaneSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1995

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