Holtzman v. Zimmerman

BAYLEY, J.,

This is a motion for a protective order in a medical malpractice action pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4012. Defendant, Dr. Zimmerman, is a family practitioner who maintains an office at Seidel Memorial Hospital, Mechanicsburg, Pa. Suit was commenced against him and Seidel Memorial Hospital by complaint on October 14, 1986.1

From the complaint and the record to date, it appears that plaintiff, Anna Holtzman, became a patient of defendant in May, 1980. On January 14, 1985, she complained to him of pain and hearing loss in her left ear. In the course of his…