Legal Opinion
Gilbert v. Sacred Heart Medical Center
Washington Supreme Court
Decided August 10, 1995No. 60570-0PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMadsen, J.
Plaintiffs Larry and Cynthia Gilbert, as guardians of their daughter, Laura, appeal the dismissal of their medical malpractice action against the defendant medical care providers. The trial court dismissed the action on the grounds that it is barred by the statute of limitations in RCW 4.16.350. At issue here is the propriety of that ruling.
Laura Gilbert was born at Sacred Heart Medical Center on June 19, 1977, by way of emergency caesarean section. At the time of her birth, Laura was postmature. During labor, Laura’s heart rate dropped twice, prompting the caesarean delivery.
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