Vogelsberger v. Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System

OPINION BY

BENDER, J.:

¶ 1 Michelle Vogelsberger (Vogelsber-ger), the plaintiff in this medical malpractice case, appeals from the trial court’s order granting remittitur in the amount the jury awarded in noneconomic damages against the defendants, Anthony F. Gentile, M.D. (Dr. Gentile), and Magee-Wom-ens Hospital of UPMC Health System (Hospital). She also asserts, inter alia, that the trial court erred by dismissing her breach of contract claim against Dr. Gentile on summary judgment. Her claims against Dr. Gentile were premised on his failure to prophylactically remove her ovaries at the time…