Landis v. Physicians Insurance Co. of Wisconsin, Inc.
Wisconsin Supreme Court
1DissentN. Patrick Crooks, J.
¶ 69. (dissenting). The twists and turns the majority opinion engages in to allow Landis to continue her action are many. The statutes governing mediation and the commencement of medical malpractice actions are plain on their faces. *33Had Landis complied with them, her action would have been timely filed. But she did not comply. Consequently, the majority opinion retreats from the position that was strenuously championed just a year ago — that "[statutes of repose are different from statutes of limitations," and "represent legislative policy decisions that dictate when the courthouse doors…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Hansen v. AH Robins, Inc.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1983
- Paul v. SkempWisconsin Supreme Court · 2001
- Aicher Ex Rel. LaBarge v. Wisconsin Patients Compensation FundWisconsin Supreme Court · 2000
- State v. ClausenWisconsin Supreme Court · 1982
- Tomczak v. BaileyWisconsin Supreme Court · 1998
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