Nagel v. Pocono Medical Center

ORDER

McCLURE, District Judge.

BACKGROUND:

On July 25, 1996, plaintiffs Joshua Nagel and Sara Nagel initiated this action with the filing of a complaint alleging negligence in the diagnosis and treatment of an eye injury sustained by Joshua Nagel. Jurisdiction is based on diversity of citizenship.

Before the court is the complaint for initial review.

DISCUSSION:

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provide in part:

A pleading which sets forth a claim for relief, whether an original claim, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party claim, shall contain ... a short and plain statement of the claim…