Panzano v. Lower Bucks Hospital

DEL SOLE, Judge:

In this appeal, Kimberlee Panzaiio claims that the trial court erred in granting preliminary objections on the basis of improper venue, and improperly transferred this medical malpractice action from Philadelphia County to Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Appellant contends that venue was proper in Philadelphia County, because Lower Bucks Hospital “regularly conducts business” in Philadelphia County. 42 Pa.C.S'A.; Rule 2179(a)(2).

Our standard of review regarding orders determining venue was articulated by our supreme court in Monaco v. Montgomery Cab Co., 417 Pa. 135, 208 A.2d 252…