Johnson v. Phifer

Cureton, Judge:

This case involves application of the statute of limitations for medical malpractice. The trial court granted judgment on the pleadings to the physician. The patient appeals. We affirm.

The patient, Renee Johnson, alleges she consulted Dr. Allie G. Phifer, a dentist, for dental and orthodontic treatment. The period of treatment began in April 25,1974, and ended on May 10,1977. During the course of treatment, Dr. Phifer extracted several teeth and applied braces to other teeth. The complaint *506alleges she later began developing problems in both her right and left temporomandibular…