TACKETT v. ENCKE


353 Pa.Super. 349 (1986)

509 A.2d 1310

Marie TACKETT, Appellant, v. Ted K. ENCKE, Richard F. Collins, Jr., Donald F. O'Malley, Steel Valley Orthopedic Association, Jefferson Center Hospital, and Jefferson Health Services, also known as South Hills Health System.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Filed June 3, 1986.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael I. Markowitz, Pittsburgh, for appellant.

James A. Wood, Pittsburgh, for Encke, appellees.

George M. Weis, Pittsburgh, for Jefferson, appellees.

Before BROSKY, ROWLEY and HESTER, JJ.


BROSKY, Judge:

This appeal is from an order dismissing appellant's complaint for negligent infliction of emotional distress. Appellant argues that the trial court erred in sustaining preliminary objections in the nature of a demurrer and dismissing the complaint for failure to state a cause of action. We find no merit to this contention and, accordingly, affirm.

Facts

Appellant's son was injured in a motorcycle accident on November 30, 1982...

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