Hawkins v. Regional Medical Laboratories, Pc

Plaintiff, as executrix for the estate of Larry M. Hawkins, brought an action against defendants alleging medical malpractice resulting in the death of Mr. Hawkins. Defendants brought a motion for accelerated judgment under GCR 1963, 116.1(5) on the ground that the claim was barred by the malpractice statute of limitations, MCL 600.5805(3); MSA 27A.5805(3). The trial court denied the motion and defendants bring this appeal by leave of the Court.

The facts are as follows:

In March of 1975, Dr. Spencer surgically removed a tumor-like mass from the hip of Mr. Hawkins. A specimen of this mass was…