Dubose, R. v. Willowcrest Nur. Home, Aplts.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
JUSTICE MUNDY
In this appeal by allowance, we consider whether the Superior Court applied the correct statute of limitations for a survival action in a medical professional liability case. For the reasons set forth below, we conclude the statute of limitations for medical professional liability cases in the form of wrongful death or survival actions is two years from the time of the decedent’s death. Accordingly, we affirm the judgment of the Superior Court.
The facts and procedural history of this medical professional liability action, asserting negligent care at a nursing home, are as…
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