Searles v. Estrada

OPINION BY

POPOVICH, J.:

¶ 1 Alberto G. Estrada, M.D., appeals from the August 7, 2003 order entered in Court of Common Pleas, Northampton County, which denied his petition for change of venue. On appeal, Dr. Estrada contends that the trial court erred when it failed to dismiss the medical professional liability action pursuant to Pa.R.A.P. 1006(a.l) where the cause of action arose in New Jersey. 1 Upon review, we reverse the order and dismiss the complaint.

¶ 2 Patricia A. Searles and Wayne Searles, a married couple (the Searleses), commenced a medical professional liability action against Dr.…