Legal Opinion
DeYoung v. Providence Medical Center
Washington Supreme Court
Decided August 27, 1998No. 65373-9PublishedCited by 83 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMadsen, J.
Plaintiff Shirlee DeYoung appeals from summary judgment granted on the ground that the eight-year statute of repose in RCW 4.16.350(3) bars her negligence action. Plaintiff contends that the repose provision violates the privileges and immunities clause of the Washington State Constitution and denies access to the courts. We find the statute of repose unconstitutional because it violates the privileges and immunities clause. Accordingly, we reverse the summary judgment.
Facts
Ms. DeYoung alleges that Dr. J. T. Griffin negligently administered radiation treatment to her eyes in 1980 and *140that…
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