TONEY v. CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL

PER CURIAM.

AND NOW, this 3rd day of June, 2009, the Petitions for Allowance of Appeal are GRANTED. The issue, consolidated and rephrased for clarity, is:

Whether the Superior Court erred in finding a cause of action for negligent infliction of emotional distress exists where emotional distress results from the negligent breach of a contractual or fiduciary duty, absent a physical impact or injury.

Justice TODD did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter.