Vance v. St. Vincent Hospital & Medical Center

Resolution of this cause is dependent upon interpretation of the medical malpractice statute of limitations, R. C. 2305.11, as amended in July 1975, by Am. Sub. H. B. No. 682, and of its effect on potential malpractice plaintiffs who are minors over the age of 10.1

*38The parties disagree as to the effect of that part of R. C. 2305.11(B) which reads:

“The limitations in this section for filing such a malpractice action against a physician, podiatrist, or hospital apply to all persons regardless of legal disability and notwithstanding section 2305.16 of the Revised Code***.”2

Appellants argue that…