Courts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
601 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Philadelphia
Penn Medicine Abramson Cancer Center
3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Liability Considerations in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania applies a 2-year product liability SOL under 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524, with a discovery rule. Philadelphia PowerPort plaintiffs must file within 2 years of discovering the catheter fracture.
Your Legal Team
Diane Kowalski
Partner
Philadelphia, PA
Diane Kowalski has spent 16 years representing patients injured by defective medical devices and pharmaceutical products, with a practice concentrated in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania — one of the most active MDL venues in the country. Her experience includes bellwether trial preparation in multiple drug and device MDLs, where she has developed the trial skills necessary to present complex medical science to lay juries. Diane has particular expertise in catheter and implantable device cases, having handled dozens of PowerPort and central venous catheter claims. She is a member of the Mass Tort Made Perfect faculty and a recognized advocate for improving pre-market device safety standards.
Education
- J.D., Temple University Beasley School of Law (2010)
- B.A., Biology, Villanova University (2007)