PROGAR v. WASHINGTON HOSP.

No. 296.

49 Pa. D. & C. 2d 485 (1970)

Progar v. The Washington Hospital

Common Pleas Court of Washington County, Pennsylvania.

June 11, 1970.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Wray G. Zelt, 3rd, for plaintiff.

Francis H. Patrono, for defendant.


SWEET, P. J., June 11, 1970.

This is an action of wrongful death and in survival. Sharon Ann Progar, who was admitted to The Washington Hospital on April 24, 1969, expired on May 1st of the same year. Malpractice and negligence by the hospital are charged. Plaintiff has also alleged that the hospital is absolutely liable in strict liability per se to him and claims not only the usual compensatory damages, but also punitive damages.

Defendant has taken preliminary...

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