Purcell v. Bryn Mawr Hospital

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• holding that corporation . who recruited medical residents from Philadelphia hospitals did not establish sufficient contact with Philadelphia since the relationship was educational in nature
• explaining that neither educational exchange programs nor routine transportation of patients between hospitals constitutes contacts forming the basis of venue as required Pa. R.C.P. 2179(a)(2).
• noting that advertisements in phone books and newspapers do not meet standards for the exercise of venue
• noting that advertising is insufficient for purposes of laying venue
• finding defendant hospital had insufficient quality acts in Philadelphia despite that it attracted medical students, physicians, and patients from Philadelphia
• finding venue improper in Philadelphia County when hospital located in Montgomery County participated in residency program with Philadelphia hospital, purchased goods and services from Philadelphia businesses, and advertised in Philadelphia County

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