Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania

Wrongful Birth/Wrongful Life
In Pennsylvania, is there a Wrongful Birth/Wrongful Life law? If so, what is it's citation? When was it passed? Thank you.

Asked on 1/28/04, 11:39 am

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Veronica Richards Richards & Kelly

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Re: Wrongful Birth/Wrongful Life

Wrongful life and wrongful birth suits are prohibited by statute since 1988.

Answered on 1/28/04, 11:45 am

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