Wood v. Bediako

In this medical malpractice action, plaintiff appeals as of right an order granting defendants Alfred K. Bediako; Hillsdale Obstetrics & Gynecology, EC.; and Hillsdale Community Health Center (HCHC) summary disposition on the ground that plaintiff failed to file a valid affidavit of merit with her complaint and her action was therefore time-barred. We reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

This case arose from the stillbirth of plaintiffs son Bradley Wood on June 6, 2003. Flaintiff was appointed personal representative on September 2, 2003. The complaint was…