Williams v. City of Philadelphia

CRAIG, Judge.

Robin Williams, personal representative of the estate of Robert Williams (decedent), appeals an order by Judge Lehrer of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County granting a motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by the City of Philadelphia, John Cole, Robert Parker and the City of Philadelphia Fire Department (defendants).

The facts of this case are not in dispute. On June 23, 1984, the mother of the decedent contacted the City of Philadelphia Fire Department and requested emergency medical assistance for the decedent, who had fallen down a flight of steps. The fire…