Foster v. Harris

OPINION

FONES, Justice.

The issue in this medical malpractice suit is whether plaintiff’s cause of action is barred by the statute of limitations. The trial court and the Court of Appeals held that the action was time barred. We reverse.

Plaintiff’s complaint alleges that defendant, Harris, a dentist, was performing work on plaintiff’s teeth and a dental bridge on October 11, 1975, when defendant lacerated his own finger and plaintiff’s lip and that their blood intermingled; that approximately one month later plaintiff became ill and unable to work; that extensive tests were performed and in…