Miller v. Lankenau Hospital

NARICK, Senior Judge.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Public Welfare (DPW) appeals from an order of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas which denied its petition to open settlement and permit intervention. We reverse and remand.

Sherrika Miller (Sherrika) was born on June 8, 1982 in Lankenau Hospital (Lankenau). Shortly after delivery, Sherrika sustained injuries. During this time, Franciose Miller (Miller), Sherrika’s mother, received benefits under the Pennsylvania Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid). Upon her birth, Sherrika was added to the Medicaid grant. Miller…