Lesko v. Frankford Hospital-Bucks County

OPINION

Justice EAKIN.

In 2004, Kathleen Bernath brought a medical malpractice claim against appellants for injuries sustained following surgery at Frankford Hospital. In 2005, she entered into a written settlement agreement with appellants. Section 1.4 of the agreement provided, “[Bernath] acknowledges and agrees that the release and discharge set forth above is a general release.... The total consideration as outlined in Sections 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 below is in the amount of Six Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,300,000.00).” Settlement Agreement, 12/12/05, at 3, § 1.4. Sections…