Thomas v. Golden

This is an action for malpractice. Plaintiff appeals from an accelerated judgment granted to defendant on his motion therefor based on the statute of limitations. The controlling issue is whether the statute had run.

February 20, 1968, defendant fitted plaintiff with contact lenses, following three preliminary appointments which commenced February 1, 1968. March 7, 1968, plaintiff telephoned defendant’s office because she was experiencing pain in her eyes and requested medical attention. She was given an appointment for March 8, 1968, at 10 a.m. Defendant was not available at the time of this…