Freed v. Geisinger Medical Center

OPINION BY

McCAFFERY, J.:

¶ 1 Appellant, Rodger A Freed, appeals from the judgment of nonsuit granted in favor of Appellees, Geisinger Medical Center (“GMC”) and HealthSouth Corporation (“HealthSouth”), in a professional negligence case alleging failure to meet the nursing standard of care for a paralyzed, immobilized patient. Specifically, Appellant asks us to determine whether the trial court erred by denying the admission of certain expert witness testimony into evidence, thereby precluding him from establishing a prima facie case. After thorough review, we reverse.

¶2 The relevant facts and…