Connolly v. COM., CAT FUND

OPINION OF THE COURT

CASTILLE, Justice.

The issue before this Court is whether the Medical Professional Liability Catastrophe Loss Fund (CAT Fund) has a duty to defend claims that do not arise from the professional liability of a medical provider. Because we determine that the CAT Fund’s liability is limited by statute to those claims arising from the provision of, or failure to provide, medical services, we affirm the decision of the Commonwealth Court.

The facts in this appeal are not in dispute. In 1992, the executor of the estate of Lilia Semeraro filed suit in the United States District…