Grady v. Frito-Lay, Inc.

OPINION

Chief Justice CAPPY.

In the present case, we consider whether the Superior Court correctly reversed the trial court’s decision to exclude expert scientific evidence. We also consider whether to retain the rule announced in Frye v. United States, 298 F. 1013 (D.C.Cir.1923), for determining whether such evidence is admissible. We conclude that Frye continues to provide the rule for decision in Pennsylvania. We also conclude that the Superior Court erred in reversing the trial court’s ruling.

On April 5, 1995, Carl R. Grady (“Mr.Grady”) and his wife, Diana Grady (collectively, “Appellees”)…