Jakofcich v. Triangle Engineering Co.

LIPPINCOTT, J.,

Plaintiff’s action sought damages under the Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Statute1 and Survival Act2, arising from a three-vehicle accident in which plaintiff’s wife suffered fatal injuries. At trial, after verdict was directed in favor of the additional defendant, the jury found for plaintiff against the corporate defendant and its employe Begley in the amounts of $34,000 on the wrongful death action and $10,000 on the survival action. Plaintiff’s motion for new trial is now before the court en banc for disposition.

Plaintiff’s primary argument is that the trial judge erred in…