Jacobson v. Natonson

Plaintiff, Joanne Jacobson, appeals from a judgment entered on the verdict of a jury in favor of defendant, Steven R. Natonson, D.D.S., in a dental malpractice action. Plaintiff contends the trial court erred in applying the dental malpractice statute of limitations and repose (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 110, par. 13 — 212) so as to bar evidence of defendant’s allegedly negligent conduct while treating her.

Plaintiff commenced this action on May 1, 1985, to recover damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of negligent dental care and treatment by defendant. The complaint, as amended,…