Jackson v. Detroit Memorial Hospital

On November 3, 1977, plaintiff underwent treatment by defendant Dr. Bloom, D.D.S., in defendant Detroit Memorial Hospital for a dental condition. It is undisputed that on that date plaintiff signed a standard medical arbitration agreement and did not thereafter revoke her consent to arbitrate.

Plaintiff subsequently instituted the present action, claiming that she was injured as a result of defendants’ negligent treatment. The trial court on October 2, 1980, granted defendants’ motion for accelerated judgment on the ground that, pursuant to the medical malpractice arbitration act, MCL 600.5040…