Kambas v. St. Joseph's Mercy Hosp. of Detroit

On January 17, 1969, the plaintiff commenced this action seeking to recover for damages which were allegedly inflicted in April of 1966. The defendant moved for an accelerated judgment under GCR 1963, 116.1(5) on the basis of the two-year statute of limitations governing malpractice actions, MOLA 600.5805(3) (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 27 A-.5805 [3]).

The plaintiff had suffered a heart attack and had been admitted to the defendant hospital for treatment. Part of the treatment consisted of administering anticoagulants. The plaintiff contends that these drugs were negligently administered by…