Roccograndi v. Temple University Health System

LAWLER, J.,

Defendants Temple University Health System and Temple Lower Bucks Hospital, d/b/a Temple Lower Bucks Hospital, appeal the order of this court dated January 9, 2001, granting plaintiff Samuel Roccograndi’s second motion for sanctions against defendants. Pursuant to Pa.R.A.P. 1925(b), the defendants have submitted a concise statement of matters complained of on appeal. This opinion is filed in accordance with Pa.R.A.P. 1925(a).

BACKGROUND

Plaintiff’s lawsuit alleges that the defendants performed an unauthorized autopsy on plaintiff’s deceased wife, Elsie Roccograndi, and removed her…