Pledger v. Carrick

Jim Hannah, Chief Justice.

Appellants James Dow Pledger and the Estate of Barbara J. Pledger (Mr. Pledger) appeal the order of the Franklin County Circuit Court granting summary judgment to appellees Garreth R. Carrick, M.D., and Cooper Clinic, P.A., on the ground that the statute of limitations expired prior to the filing of this medical malpractice claim involving the death of his wife. Mr. Pledger argues that the circuit court erred in not applying the continuous-treatment doctrine to toll the statute of limitations. We reverse and remand.

Affidavits and pleadings before the circuit court…