MacDowell v. Gallant

DOYLE, Presiding Judge.

Ursula MacDowell appeals from the grant of summary judgment to Dr. Steven M. Gallant and Steven M. Gallant, D.D.S., PC., in her suit alleging dental malpractice. MacDowell argues that the trial court erred by ruling that she filed her action outside of the two-year statute of limitation. Specifically, she challenges the trial court’s ruling that MacDowell’s consultation with an oral surgeon working with Gallant ended the tolling caused by Gallant’s fraudulent concealment of her cause of action. For the reasons that follow, we reverse.

Summary judgment is proper when…