YOUNG v. WASHINGTON HOSP.


761 A.2d 559 (2000)

Linda YOUNG and Steve Fattman, as Co-Guardians of Christina Young, and Linda A. Young, in her own right, Appellants, v. WASHINGTON HOSPITAL, Malay C. Sheth, M.D., and Kevin Snydersmith, M.D., Appellees.

Superior Court of Pennsylvania.

Filed September 19, 2000.

Reargument Denied November 20, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Rolf L. Patberg, Pittsburgh, for appellants.

William D. Phillips, Washington, for Sheth, appellee.

Mary D. Korsmeyer, Washington, for Washington Hosp., appellee.

BEFORE: DEL SOLE, EAKIN and TODD, JJ.


TODD, J.:

¶ 1 In this medical malpractice action, Linda Young and Steve Fattman (as co-guardians of Christina Young, and Linda Young in her own right) appeal from the judgments entered in favor of Washington Hospital, Malay C. Sheth, M.D., and Kevin Snydersmith, M.D. Because of the highly prejudicial comments made by defense counsel in his opening statement and the erroneous introduction of evidence improperly suggesting contributory negligence of the Appellants...

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