Pascone v. Thomas Jefferson University

WIEAND, Judge:

The principal issue in this appeal following a defense verdict in an action of medical malpractice against Thomas Jefferson University is whether the trial court erred when it refused to allow the plaintiffs to introduce into evidence portions of the videotaped deposition of a defense expert who was not called to testify at trial. We conclude, for reasons hereinafter appearing, that the trial court did not abuse its discretion or commit error; and, therefore, we affirm.

In February, 1962, Tanya Pascone gave birth to a baby girl who had severe birth defects. The child received…