Wilkins v. Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center

APPEL, Justice.

This case presents a question regarding the proper application of the statute of limitations in a medical malpractice action where the plaintiffs claim is based on an alleged failure to timely diagnose prostate cancer. The district court granted the defendants’ motion for summary judgment, concluding the claim was filed after the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations. In light of recent decisions, we reverse and remand this case for further proceedings.

I. Factual and Procedural Background.

Jerald Wilkins was a roving utility pole inspector who resided at a motel in…