Smith v. Philadelphia Gas Works

FRIEDMAN, Judge.

Jeanne Smith (Plaintiff) appeals from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County (trial court) granting nonsuit against Plaintiff and in favor of six defendants as a result of a motion for discovery sanctions filed by one defendant. Plaintiff contends that the trial court erred in dismissing her case as to the five defendants who were not parties to the motion. We agree and, therefore, reverse.

On November 15, 1996, Plaintiff filed suit against seven defendants, alleging that her car hit a manhole cover, causing her to lose control of her car and to suffer…