Brunet v. Murphy

OPINION

SNOW, Judge.

¶ 1 Joyce-Marie Brunet, as personal representative of the estate of Conway Brunet, appeals from the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to Edward G. Murphy, D.O. and Thoracic Cardiovascular Associates, Ltd. (collectively “Murphy”). Because Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) section 1-249 (2002) provides that no accrued right is affected by the repeal of that right, the trial court erred in barring the estate’s claim. We thus reverse and remand.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶2 Mr. Brunet was admitted to John C. Lincoln hospital on October 23, 2000 by Dr. Murphy for pain…