Fischer v. Troiano

ORIE MELVIN, J.:

¶ 1 The Appellants, Joseph and Sophia Troiano, appeal from the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County, granting a new trial limited to the issue of damages where the jury’s damage award equaled the amount of medical expenses for Appellee, Stella Fischer, but did not provide an award for pain and suffering. We affirm.

¶ 2 The facts and procedural history may be summarized as follows. On April 23, 1994, Robert and Stella Fischer were guests at a bridal shower which took place at the Troianos’ home. During the shower, both Robert and Stella Fischer fell when they…