Patterson v. Estate of Flick

We adopt the statement of facts from the dissenting opinion of Judge White. However, we cannot agree with the result reached by Judge White.

In Michigan a cause of action based on malpractice against a state licensed physician must be brought within two years of the time when the physician discontinues treating or otherwise serving the plaintiff, or within two years of the time when the plaintiff discovers, or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the asserted malpractice, whichever is later. Dyke v Richard, 390 Mich 739, 747; 213 NW2d 185 (1973).

The complaint alleges…