Cioffi v. Guenther

This is an action by a minor plaintiff and his father for medical malpractice occurring on February 18, 1971, when the minor was nine years old. The action was brought on December 28, 1976, and the sole issue presented is whether it is barred by the statute of limitations, G. L. c. 231, § 60D, enacted by St. 1975, c. 362, § 5, ap proved June 19, 1975, amended by St. 1975, c. 634, § 1, and effective January 1, 1976, by St. 1975, c. 362, § 13. We hold that sufficient time was allowed, between the passing of the act and the time fixed for the limitation, for the commencement of the action. Hence…