Legal Opinion

Mitchell, L. v. E. Shikora, D.O., Aplts.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Decided June 18, 2019No. 55 WAP 2017PublishedCited by 80 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Todd

In this appeal by allowance, we consider the admissibility of evidence regarding the risks and complications of a surgical procedure in a medical negligence case. For the reasons that follow, and consistent with our recent decision in Brady v. Urbas , 631 Pa. 329, 111 A.3d 1155 (2015), we find that *310evidence of the risks and complications of a surgery may be admissible at trial. Thus, we reverse the order of the Superior Court.

In May 2016, Appellant, Dr. Evan Shikora, was to perform a laparoscopic hysterectomy on Appellee Lanette Mitchell. Dr. Shikora, assisted by resident physician, Dr. Karyn…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Crawford v. WashingtonSupreme Court of the United States · 2004
  2. Hoy v. AngeloneSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1998
  3. Toogood v. RogalSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 2003
  4. Hightower-Warren v. SilkSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1997
  5. Scampone v. Highland Park Care Center, LLCSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 2012

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