Piluso v. Cohen

TAMILIA, J.:

¶ 1 Rose Ann Piluso appeals from the January 4, 2000 Order granting the motion for summary judgment of appellees, Harry S. Cohen and Cohen and Derenzo, in this legal malpractice action.

¶ 2 A jury trial on appellant’s underlying medical malpractice action was scheduled to be held on October 14, 1996. After jury selection, the case was settled with respect to the hospital and two doctors for $100,000 (the settling defendants) by counsel for appellant, Cohen (an appellee herein). The settlement agreement was reached in chambers and not in the presence of appellant. The case then…