O'Casek v. Children's Home & Aid Society

Justices Freeman, Kilbride, and Burke concurred in the judgment and opinion.

Justice Karmeier dissented, with opinion, joined by Chief Justice Thomas and Justice Garman.

OPINION

Defendants, OSF Healthcare Systems (OSF), Richard D. Castillo, M.D., and Susan G. Emmerson, M.D., appeal from a judgment of the appellate court reversing the dismissal of plaintiffs medical malpractice action. At issue is whether plaintiff, Marjorie O’Casek, special administrator of the estate of Carla Thompson, deceased, was entitled to a 90-day extension in which to file a certificate of merit, in support of her…