Hahn v. St. Luke's Hospital

FORD, J.,

This is a medical malpractice case wherein the jury ruled in favor of the defendant hospital. We denied post-trial motions. A timely appeal to the Superior Court followed. Because of the appeal, we file this opinion to explain the reasons for denial of the post-trial motions.

A significant trial ruling was made which permitted the defense to introduce evidence that the plaintiff, Anthony Granata, was declared disabled by the Social Security Administration prior to the alleged injury in this case, and that Mr. Granata was eligible for Social Security benefits as a result of that…