Petition by respondent (New Hanover Regional) for discretionary review pursuant to G.S. 7A-31 allowed 8 May 1997. Petition by third party respondent (PHP, Inc.) for writ of supersedeas allowed 8 May 1997. Petition by third party respondent (PHP, Inc.) for discretionary review pursuant to G.S. 7A-31 allowed 8 May 1997.