Lindsey v. Raulerson

This is a petition for writ of certiorari which addresses the trial court’s denial of petitioner’s motion to amend her complaint to substitute Dr. Manuel Garcia for Dr. Trinidad Garcia as the proper defendant after the statute of limitations had run as to Dr. Manuel Garcia.

The facts reflect that petitioner received a gunshot wound to her stomach, and went to Raulerson Hospital for treatment. Surgery was performed at the hospital by Dr. Manuel Garcia, with his wife, Dr. Trinidad Garcia, assisting. The two doctors practiced as Garcia & Garcia, M.D.’s, P.A. Upon her release from the hospital,…