Beatrice E. Petersen v. Eugene Glad

OPINION OF THE COURT

JAMES HUNTER, III, Circuit Judge:

Appellant Beatrice E. Petersen appeals an order of the District Court of the Virgin Islands dismissing her complaint against appellee Dr. Eugene Glad on the ground that Petersen’s claims are barred by the Virgin Islands statute of limitations for medical malpractice actions. Because we hold that Petersen’s claims are not time barred, we reverse the district court’s order and remand the case for further proceedings.

Petersen’s claims are based on Glad’s alleged negligence in providing her with dental care. In her complaint filed in the…