Martin v. Gerner

CAVANAUGH, Judge:

In this case, the plaintiffs below, Francis Martin and Barbara Martin, as parents and natural guardians of John F. Martin, and Francis Martin and Barbara Martin in their own right, commenced an action in trespass against Dr. P. Calvin Gerner, Dr. Robert L. Bell and Chester County Hospital for alleged medical malpractice. The defendants filed preliminary objections to the amended complaint alleging improper venue and lack of jurisdiction and by order of the court below dated November 6, 1981, the preliminary objections of all defendants were dismissed. 1 In addition, the…