Jones v. Constantino

CAVANAUGH, Judge:

This is an appeal from an order which granted appellee Kimberly Jones’ request for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. The order also granted in the alternative, if the above verdict is set aside on appeal, that the appellee be awarded a new trial. Our review concludes that judgment notwithstanding the verdict was improperly granted. However, we affirm the lower court’s award of a new trial. Order affirmed in part, and reversed in part.

This case arises from a medical malpractice claim brought by the appellee, Kimberly Jones, for injuries she sustained in a gallbladder…