Hospodar v. Schick

OPINION BY

DEL SOLE, P.J.:

¶ 1 Mark E. Hospodar, M.D. and Pittsburgh Neurology Associates, Ltd. (“Appellants”) appeal from the March 12, 2003, order denying their preliminary objections in the nature of a demurrer. While the appeal is interlocutory in nature, it has been accepted for appellate review pursuant to Pa.R.A.P. 1311.

¶ 2 This case arises from separate medical malpractice actions filed on behalf of the estates of Patricia A. Schick and Sherry A. Zeis in connection with a fatal automobile accident that occurred on October 18, 2000. The cases were later consolidated pursuant to a March…