Ferguson v. Panzarella

TAMILIA, Judge:

The parties in this medical malpractice action present cross-appeals from the June 17, 1994 Order granting defendants’ motion for a new trial and denying their motions for judgment n.o.v. and remittitur. The trial court granted a new trial on the basis that it had improperly refused to direct a verdict in favor of defendants as to plaintiffs third claim, alleging negligent post-operative care.

The evidence educed at trial reveals that plaintiff, Lee E. Ferguson (plaintiff), sustained a knee injury and was treated by defendants, Marius H. Panzarella, M.D., and Geisinger Medical…