Jefferson v. Wapner

1 Appellants, Thomas Jefferson University ("TJU") and Jefferson University Physicians ("JUP") (collectively "Jefferson"), appeal from the trial courts denial of their post-trial motions for judgment non obstante verdicto ("JNOV") or a new trial following the jurys verdict in favor of Appellees, Dr. Ronald Wapner and Dr. Amy Levine. Specifically, Appellants seek a determination of whether the trial court (1) erred in finding that Appellants failed to preserve their right to seek JNOV on their duty of loyalty claim; (2) erred when it instructed the jury regarding Appellee Wapners counterclaim and subsequently denied Appellants motion for JNOV on the counterclaim; and (3) abused its discretion in denying Appellants request for a new trial based on the weight of the evidence. After careful consideration of the applicable law and thorough review of the certified record on appeal, we affirm.