WATKINS v. CENTRAL STATE GRIFFIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

WATT, J.:

[ 1 We granted certiorari in this matter to address two issues: (1) is the limitations period in the Governmental Tort Claims Act, 51 0.8. §§.,151-258, tolled when state employees allegedly withhold facts critical to the analysis of potential negligence claims; and (2) does the record contain disputed facts material to this analysis? We answer both, questions in the affirmative, We hold that the resolution of these issues contains questions for the trier of fact, making summary adjudication improper.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

{2 The trial court plaintiff, Jackie Watkins ("Watkins"), in her…