Cortez-Kloehn v. Morrison

Korsmo, A.C.J.

¶1 Esther Cortez-Kloehn and her husband sued two doctors for alleged medical malpractice. The trial court found the action untimely and dismissed. We affirm.

FACTS

¶2 Dr. David Morrison and Dr. Leandro Cabanilla performed medical treatment on Ms. Cortez-Kloehn in late 2005 and early 2006. Dr. Morrison performed a diagnostic laparoscopy in October 2005. Ms. Cortez-Kloehn subsequently suffered a painful infection and had to undergo additional surgeries, the last of which occurred February 1, 2006. Portions of both intestines were removed, resulting in Ms. Cortez-Kloehn not digesting…