Ragusano v. Civic Center Hospital Foundation

Combined appeals. Defendant Civic Center Hospital Foundation, a corporation, appeals from an order granting plaintiff a new trial against it. Plaintiff, as a precautionary measure under rule 3(a), Rules on Appeal, cross-appeals from the judgment of nonsuit granted defendant hospital. Plaintiff appeals from the judgment after jury verdict against her in favor of defendant doctors.

Questions Presented

Defendant Hospital’s Appeal From Order Granting New Trial

1. Did the pretrial conference order eliminate any cause of action against defendant hospital?

2. Was res ipsa loquitur applicable as against…