Robinson v. Shah

Lewis, J.;

The plaintiff appeals from a ruling by the trial court that her fraud and medical malpractice causes of action against the defendant were barred by the statute of limitations. The trial court’s ruling was accompanied by the realization of all concerned that this case required the attention of the appellate courts. The facts in this action are particularly egregious and call into question the relationship between fraud and the statute of limitations. Procedurally, the plaintiff’s lawsuit was dismissed as barred by the statute of limitations prior to a trial on the merits. Under those…