Carletti v. Department of Transportation

OPINION BY SENIOR JUDGE PELLEGRINI

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation (PennDOT) appeals from the post-trial order of the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County (trial court) denying PennDOT's Motion for Post-Trial Relief seeking Judgment Non Obstante Veredicto (JNOV) or, alternatively, a new trial. In support of its contention that the trial court should have granted its motion for JNOV, PennDOT argues that the plaintiffs, David and Brenda Carletti (together, the Carlettis), failed to offer any competent, non-hearsay evidence (1) on the essential elements of their…