Legal Opinion
Tackleson v. Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Minnesota
Decided December 1, 1987No. C8-87-1095PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
FOLEY, Judge.
The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of respondent Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Inc., finding appellants Gladys and Jacob Tackleson’s action was barred by the two-year statute of limitations set forth in Minn.Stat. § 541.07(1) (1980). On appeal, the Tacklesons argue the statute was tolled on the ground of fraudulent concealment or, alternatively, Abbott-Northwestern is equitably estopped from asserting the statute of limitations as a defense. We affirm.
FACTS
On September 17, 1980, Gladys was admitted to Abbott-Northwestern for surgery. On September 19, she…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Abdallah, Inc. v. MartinSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1954
- Schmucking v. MayoSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1931
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- Brenner v. NordbySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1981
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3Cited by3 opinions
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