WALKER BY PIZANO v. Mart

OPINION

FELDMAN, Vice Chief Justice.

This case requires us to determine whether Arizona recognizes a cause of action for “wrongful life.” The question was certified to us by the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. See Rule 27(a), Ariz.R. Sup.Ct., 17A A.R.S. Because it raises an important issue of first impression in this state, we accepted jurisdiction. See Rule 27(b), Ariz.R.Sup.Ct, 17A A.R.S. We have jurisdiction pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-1861 and Ariz. Const, art. 6, § 5(6). We exercise our discretion in accordance with the principles set forth in…