Colvin v. Lekas

OPINION

This case comes to us pursuant to the plaintiffs petition for certiorari. We heard this matter for oral arguments on May 21, 1999, pursuant to an order that directed the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this petition should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memoranda filed by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown and that the issues should be summarily decided at this time.

The plaintiff, Sandra L. Colvin (Colvin), developed throat cancer that she alleges remained undiagnosed. She…