Kirt v. Metzinger

Judge Roland L. Belsome

This is a medical malpractice suit. The appeal is taken from the trial court's grant of an exception of prescription. For the reasons that follow, we find this Court lacks jurisdiction. Therefore, the appeal is dismissed without prejudice and the matter is remanded.

Elaine Kirt died On September 28, 2010, after receiving medical care from the defendants. On September 23, 2011, the plaintiffs, Ms. Kirt's sons, filed a request for the formation of a medical review panel. Initially three defendants were named in that request. Additional defendants were added on October 17,…