Wolford v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance

Ray Thornton, Justice.

Appellant, Mrs. Della Lou Wolford, brought this medical-malpractice action against her deceased husband’s physician, Dr. Nathan Strickland; White River Medical Center and its agents, servants, and employees; and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company. St. Paul was the liability insurance carrier for the medical facility and for Dr. Strickland. While litigation was pending, Dr. Strickland died. The trial court dismissed the claim against him with prejudice when appellant failed to file a motion for.substitution of parties within ninety days following the notice of…