Brown v. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

OLSZEWSKI, Judge:

This appeal involves a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress originally brought by Rita Brown, appellee herein, and her husband, Dennis Brown, against Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (“PCOM”), appellant herein, and Dr. Harvey Bryant. On April 15, 1993, default judgment was entered against Dr. Bryant due to his failure to enter an appearance. No damages, however, were assessed against Dr. Bryant. Following the conclusion of a subsequent three- day bench trial on October 27,1994, judgment was rendered in favor of appellee and against appellant for…