Byrns v. Urology Assocs. of the Poconos, Inc.

ZULICK, J.,

This is a medical malpractice action arising from injuries allegedly sustained by the plaintiff, Maureen Byrns (“Byrns”) during the course of a medical procedure on March 26, 2007. On that date, Byrns underwent extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for the removal of a kidney stone. During this procedure, Byrns alleges that she suffered four fractured ribs resulting in a condition known as intercostal neuralgia or nerve pain in the area of the ribs.

Byrns filed a praecipe for writ of summons on February 26, 2009, and then a complaint on May 18,2009, alleging medical negligence,…