Ehrman v. Mid-American Waste Systems of Pa. Inc.

WETTICK, J.,

This is a wrongful death and survival action arising out of the death of a 19-year-old girl (Heather Ehrman) in a traffic accident caused by defendants’ negligence. Heather was unmarried and had no children or siblings. She was survived by both parents. The wrongful death count includes claims for damages from the loss of aid, companionship, and services that the deceased would have furnished her parents.

The subject of this opinion and order of court is defendants’ motion for partial judgment on the pleadings. Defendants contend that a wrongful death claim may not include a damage…