Simpkins v. Connor

Plaintiff appeals a judgment in favor of defendant Willamette Falls Hospital on her negligence claim. Plaintiffs claim arises from defendant’s failure to produce some of the medical records of her late husband, Simpkins, until about two years after plaintiff first requested them. Plaintiff contends that, because of defendant’s negligence in producing the records, she lost the ability to bring a medical malpractice or wrongful death claim against defendant and one of its employees, Dr. Goldenberg. The trial court concluded that plaintiffs fifth amended complaint failed to allege facts…