Allgood v. GATEWAY HEALTH SYSTEMS

OPINION

in which DAVID R. FARMER, J., and J. STEVEN STAFFORD, J., joined.

This is an appeal from a grant of summary judgment. The plaintiff patient filed a lawsuit against the defendant physician alleging medical negligence. The patient attempted personal service on the physician by leaving the summons and the complaint at the reception desk of the hospital at which the physician practiced. Eventually, the summons and the complaint were delivered to the physician. The summons stated that service would be made by the commissioner of insurance or the U.S. mail. In his answer to the complaint, the…