Sanford v. Shea

OPINION

BALDOCK, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff Julie Ann Sanford brought this diversity action against Defendants Dr. John Shea and the John Shea Clinic (collectively “Defendant”) alleging medical malpractice. Defendant filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing Plaintiffs claim was time-barred under Tennessee’s one-year statute of limitations for malpractice actions. The district court granted Defendant’s motion. According to Plaintiff, the issue on appeal is whether “Defendant is entitled to a judgment based on the running of the statute of limitations, T.C.A. § 29-26-116(3) regarding fraudulent…