Pennsylvania

Negligence Doctrine: Modified Comparative Negligence – 51 Percent Bar
Circuit # 3

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Med Pay Subrogation - Yes
PIP Subrogation - No

Statute of Limitations

  • Statute of Repose: Products N/A
  • Statute of Repose: Real Property 12 years
  • Breach of Contract (Written) 4 years
  • Personal Property 2 years
  • Personal Injury 2 years
  • Warranty 4 years

Able to Pursue Owner

Sue Owner for Negligence – NO
Suspend Owner’s License – YES

Deductible Reimbursement

Pro Rata State
31 Pa. Admin. Code § 146.8

Garnishment

NO
(Note: ALL states allow garnishment for child support, alimony, taxes and federal student loans)

Parental Responsibility

Minor (Under 18)
Dollar Limit on Parents’ Liability:

  • $1,000 limit per person injured by child’s acts
  • $2,500 limit per incident, regardless of number of injured persons

Liability imposed when child is found liable or adjudged guilty of tortuous act that causes injury to another person

Subrogation by Landlord's Carrier against Tenant

No, unless lease requires tenant to obtain insurance

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