In re Medical Malpractice of Kirkindoll

Lin the medical malpractice complaint of Francis Kirkindoll, applicant seeks review of a denial of its motion to rescind an ex parte order allowing a six-month extension of a medical review panel. The essential facts are undisputed.

An attorney panel chairman for the medical review panel was appointed in December 2002. Defendants Willis-Knighton Medical Center and Dr. Farquhar filed a motion to extend the life of the medical review panel on December 15, 2003, shortly before the 12-month statutory deadline would dissolve the panel. Included in the motion was a request that an order to show…