Hopkins v. Holt

PRESIDING JUSTICE CERDA

delivered the opinion of the court;

Plaintiff, William Hopkins, brought a medical malpractice action against defendants, Jackson Park Hospital Foundation, Roger F. Holt, M.D., Ronald Lim, D.P.M., Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, and Robert J. Sawchyn, M.D. After the action was dismissed because of a settlement, plaintiff was informed that Dr. Holt’s insurer had declared bankruptcy. Plaintiff brought a declaratory judgment action against Dr. Holt in an effort to obtain the settlement amount from him personally, but summary judgment was granted in favor of Dr. Holt.…