R.W. v. HAMPE


426 Pa.Super. 305 (1993)

626 A.2d 1218

R.W., Appellee, v. Warren W. HAMPE, M.D., Appellant.

Superior Court of Pennsylvania.

Filed June 18, 1993.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John S. Bagby, Jr., Philadelphia, for appellant.

Daniel L. Thistle, Philadelphia, for appellee.

Before CAVANAUGH, BECK and POPOVICH, JJ.


BECK, Judge.

In this appeal we decide whether the plaintiff in a malpractice action may be identified in the caption and record by her initials alone. We hold that such closure is not warranted in this case, and reverse the trial court's order granting the Petition to Partially Seal the Record.

Appellee instituted this malpractice action against appellant, alleging that appellant negligently rendered psychiatric care. Appellee's full name appeared on the caption...

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