Legal Opinion
Maurer v. Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Decided September 25, 1992No. Nos. 1593 and 1594PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ROWLEY, President Judge.
On or about December 10,1980, seventeen-year-old Michael Maurer suffered a severe brain injury when he was struck by a car while walking across a street in Westville, New Jersey. Michael was initially taken to a hospital in New Jersey. However, as he was comatose and in need of specialized care, he was flown by helicopter to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (“HUP”). Michael remained in a coma until January 30, 1981, when he began to show signs of awakening. On February 24, 1981, he appeared able to respond to questions. Michael remained at HUP until May…
2Cases cited19 opinions
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- Pratt v. SteinSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1982
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3Cited by15 opinions
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