Legal Opinion
Bell v. Slezak
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Decided December 19, 2002No. 77 WAP 2001PublishedCited by 44 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
Chief Justice ZAPPALA.
This appeal presents multiple, foundational questions concerning the application of provisions of the Pennsylvania Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Act in a setting involving the insolvency of a former medical malpractice insurance carrier.
In late 1992, Appellants, Shirley L. and Thomas P. Bell, commenced a civil action asserting claims against Appellees, Joseph A. Slezak, M.D. and his professional corporation (collectively, “Dr. Slezak”), and others. The central averments of the complaint alleged medical malpractice on the part of Appellees…
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