Paulos v. Johnson

OPINION

SHORT, Judge

This is the third appeal arising from reconstructive ear and nose surgery performed on John Paulos by Harry Johnson, Jr., M.D. On appeal from the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Johnson, Paulos argues the trial court erred in applying the two-year statute of limitations to his fraudulent misrepresentation claim.

FACTS

In January 1990, Paulos sustained injuries to his nose and ear during a physical assault; one month later, Paulos contacted Johnson’s office to inquire about reconstructive surgery. During his telephone call, Paulos asked whether Johnson was…