Monroe v. Columbia Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center

OPINION

By the Court, Douglas, J.:

Appellant Marilyn Monroe (Monroe) brought a medical malpractice suit against respondent Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center (Sunrise Hospital) and several other caregivers on behalf of herself and her son, James Monroe (James), in connection with James’ birth and delivery. Before the five-year NRCP 41(e) time limit expired, the district court granted Sunrise Hospital’s motions for summary judgment against Monroe individually and for partial summary judgment against James. Several years later, the district court dismissed the entire suit under NRCP 41(e).…