Burns v. Universal Health Services, Inc.

Katherine Burns appeals the trial court’s decision granting Universal Health Service’s (Universal) motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) on Burns’ action for breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. In addition, Burns argues the trial court erred in refusing to admit evidence of the deterioration and quality of patient care at the hospital after Universal purchased the hospital and took over the management thereof. We reverse and reinstate the jury verdict.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

This action arises out of Universal’s termination of Burns’…