Matukonis v. Trainer
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
1Opinion of the Court
ROWLEY, Presiding Judge.
Appellant George Matukonis appeals a trial court order dismissing a claim for damages against appellee Michael J. Trainer, D.C., for failing to obtain appellant’s informed consent prior to performing a chiropractic manipulation of appellant’s neck. We affirm.
Appellant’s complaint, alleging that he sustained personal injuries as a result of the chiropractic manipulation performed by appellee, set forth four counts: professional negligence, breach of contract, lack of informed consent, and loss of consortium. The trial court sustained appellee’s prehminary objections in…
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