Amu v. Barnes

Bernes, Judge.

In 2000, after experiencing repeated episodes of rectal bleeding, Wilbert Barnes saw his personal physician, Dr. Chuckwudi Bato Amu, who diagnosed him with hemorrhoids. In 2004, Barnes learned that he had terminal colon cancer. Barnes and his wife then brought this medical malpractice action against Dr. Amu and his medical practice based on the alleged failure to properly diagnose Barnes’ medical condition. After a six-day trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Barnes. On appeal, Dr. Amu argues that Barnes’ claim should have been dismissed because the statute of…