Steinfurth v. LaManna

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• recognizing “strict scrutiny” standard of review where discovery sanction imposed is tantamount to dismissal of underlying action
• recognizing “strict scrutiny” standard of review where discovery sanction imposed is tantamount to dismissal of underlying action
• recognizing heightened standard of review where discovery sanction imposed is tantamount to dismissal of underlying action
• holding “we strictly scrutinize the appropriateness of [a] sanction [which is tantamount to dismissal of the action] as it produces the harshest result possible and should be imposed only in extreme circumstances”
• noting that our Court must “strictly scrutinize” appropriateness of dismissing a ease as a discovery sanction under Rule 4019 as it imposes the harshest result possible and should only be imposed in extreme circumstances
• observing that dismissal of malpractice action as result of grant of summary judgment based on appellant’s failure to present expert testimony to establish doctor’s care fell below applicable standard of care is subject to strict scrutiny and should be imposed only in extreme circumstances

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