Rittenhouse v. Hanks

DEL SOLE, P.J.:

¶ 1 Gerald E. Hanks, M.D., and American Oncological Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center (collectively “Appellants”) appeal the judgment entered against them in this medical malpractice action. We affirm.

¶ 2 Appellee, Ruth S. Rittenhouse, ad-ministratrix of the estate of her husband John Rittenhouse, brought this action alleging the negligence of Dr. Hanks, John’s attending physician, Dr. Anthony D’Amico, a resident, and their employer Fox Chase. A nonsuit was entered in favor of Dr. D’Amico. As to Dr. Hanks, however, the jury found he was negligent and that his negligence…