Toney v. Chester County Hospital

973 A.2d 415 | Pa. | 2009

ORDER

PER CURIAM.

AND NOW, this 3rd day of June, 2009, the Petitions for Allowance of Appeal are GRANTED. The issue, consolidated and rephrased for clarity, is:

Whether the Superior Court erred in finding a cause of action for negligent infliction of emotional distress exists where emotional distress results from the negligent breach of a contractual or fiduciary duty, absent a physical impact or injury.

Justice TODD did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter.