Burke v. Northrup

MASSIAH-JACKSON, J.,

I. PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The plaintiffs, Ronald and Lisa Burke initiated this medical malpractice action following surgery on Mr. Burke performed by Bruce Northrup M-D. and Richard A. Balderston M.D. at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.1 The matter was tried before this court and a jury in June 1998. On June 15, 1998, after a week and a half of trial, a jury verdict was rendered in favor of Dr. Northrup and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Pursuant to Rule 227.1, Pa.R.C.P, the Burkes filed timely post-trial motions seeking a new trial. Following receipt of the trial…