Fletcher v. University Hospitals of Cleveland

Kenneth A. Rocco, Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellant Monica Fletcher claims that the trial court erred by dismissing her wrongful-death claim for failure to attach an affidavit of merit to the complaint as required by Civ.R. 10(D)(2). We remove this case from the accelerated docket, sua sponte, because it presents “a unique issue of law of substantial precedential value in determining similar cases.” We have found no appellate cases construing Civ.R. 10(D)(2) or determining the proper procedure for ensuring compliance with it. 1 Thus, this appears to be an issue of first impression.

{¶ 2} Appellant filed…