Estate of Riha v. Christ Hospital

This appeal arises from the circuit court’s dismissal of two complaints filed by Mary Riha (plaintiff), guardian of the estate and person of Virginia Riha, alleging medical malpractice against Christ Hospital and Dr. Melvin Wichter and products liability against Ayerst Laboratories (defendants). The circuit court found the actions were barred by the statute of limitations. The applicable statutory provisions are the tolling provision in section 13 — 211 of the Civil Practice Act (the Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 110, par. 13 — 211) and the refiling provision in section 13 — 217 of the Act…