Siler v. Block

Beasley, Judge.

Barbara Siler, individually and as next friend of her minor son Daniel Todd Siler, brought this action naming as defendants Block, the physician who had provided her with obstetrical care and treatment, and the professional corporation through which he practices. Defendants allegedly administered the drug Provera negligently, so that the minor plaintiff was seriously and permanently injured.

Defendants began rendering obstetrical care and treatment to Barbara Siler in 1975, and Daniel was born in October of that year. Barbara instituted the original action in December 1986 and…