Patmon v. Block

OPALA, Justice.

Two questions are presented: (1) Is Marjorie Patmon’s [Patmon’s] appeal untimely for review of the summary judgment in favor of Mercy Health Center, Inc. [the hospital] 1 on Patmon’s negligent hiring and credentialing claim? and (2) Should this appeal for review of the summary judgment for Mary F. Block, M.D. [Dr. Block] on Patmon’s medical malpractice claim be dismissed as untimely? 2 We answer the first question in the affirmative and the second in the negative. Plaintiff’s quest for corrective relief from the trial court’s summary judgment in favor of the hospital comes here…