Steinberg v. Dunseth

The trial court struck the written report of plaintiffs’ reviewing health professional (735 ILCS 5/2 — 622 (West 1992)), dismissed certain counts and denied leave to file others after the statute of limitations had run. Plaintiffs appeal. We reverse and remand.

Plaintiffs’ second-amended complaint alleges plaintiffs’ decedent, Shannan Steinberg, was involved in an automobile accident on July 11, 1991, which resulted in her admission to defendant Passavant Area Hospital (Passavant). Shannan developed a respiratory problem in her right lung, and in the early morning hours of July 18 Shannan’s…