WHALEN v. WALT DISNEY WORLD CO.


274 Pa.Super. 246 (1980)

418 A.2d 389

James WHALEN and Katherine Whalen, Parents and Natural Guardians of Erin Whalen, a Minor and James Whalen v. WALT DISNEY WORLD COMPANY and Insurance Company of North America. Appeal of WALT DISNEY WORLD COMPANY.

Superior Court of Pennsylvania.

Filed January 11, 1980.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James J. Donohue, Philadelphia, for appellant.

Christopher R. Rosser, Philadelphia, for appellees.

Before HESTER, HOFFMAN and CATANIA, JJ.


HOFFMAN, Judge:

Appellant contends that the lower court erred in dismissing its preliminary objections challenging the court's in personam jurisdiction. We agree and, accordingly, reverse the order of the lower court.

On April 6, 1976, the appellees filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia against Walt Disney World Company (hereinafter "Disney") and the Insurance Company of North America, alleging that because of Disney's negligence...

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