Haussecker v. Childs

OPINION

LARSEN, Justice.

In this appeal from summary judgment in a legal malpractice case, Joseph and Gail Haussecker allege a fact question as to whether the Hausseckers’ underlying silicosis claims were barred by statute of limitations before the Hausseckers sought advice from attorney Jerry Childs. Finding a fact question exists as to whether the discovery exception to limitations applied, we reverse and remand.

FACTS

Joseph Haussecker was hired by AMF Tuboscope, Inc. in 1961. He worked there as a sandblaster until 1963 when he was transferred to Tuboseope’s pipe pickling 1 operation after he…