Werner v. Commonwealth

HAZEL, J.,

On August 9, 1982, plaintiff, Charles Werner, an in-patient at Haverford State Hospital committed an act of self-mutilation by removing his eye with a blunt stick. The above-captioned matter commenced on July 25, 1984, with the filing of plaintiff’s complaint in trespass wherein it is alleged that this injury was the result of defendant Haverford State Hospital’s negligent failure to properly treat and supervise plaintiff. A jury trial was conducted on December 3, 4 and 5, 1985. On December 5, 1985, the jury returned a verdict for defendant. Plaintiff filed a timely motion for new…