Pennhurst Medical Group, P.C. v. Mikhail

¶ 1 Appellant, Pennhurst Medical Group, P.C. (“Pennhurst”), initiated this action against Appellee, Emil A. Mikhail, M.D. (“Mikhail”), by filing a writ of summons on February 9, 2001 and a complaint on October 31, 2002. In its complaint, Pennhurst alleged a breach of employment contract and fraudulent misrepresentation and sought $44,000.00 in damages. After the trial court denied Mikhail’s preliminary objections, Mikhail filed an answer with new matter and counterclaim on March 19, 2003. In his counterclaim, Mikhail alleged breach of contract, libel, and punitive damages and sought damages…