Gaines v. Placilla

JORGENSON, Associate Judge.

The appellants, Amos and Louie Gaines, initiated a medical malpractice action against Dr. William J. Placilla, the appellee. The case was dismissed with prejudice by the trial court under Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.070(i) (formerly rule 1.070(j)), the 120-day service rule. Before us is the order of the trial court dismissing with prejudice.

Rule 1.070(i) provides:

If service of the initial process and initial pleading is not made upon a defendant within 120 days after filing of the initial pleading and the party on whose behalf service is required does not show…