Sharsmith v. Hill

CARDINE, Chief Justice.

In this medical malpractice action, the district court granted summary judgment in favor of appellees William Hill, M.D., William Fogarty, M.D. and St. John’s Hospital. Appellant Mary Sharsmith contends that the district court erred in granting summary judgment. The issues presented for our review concern the statute of limitations and the existence of genuine issues of material fact.

We reverse.

FACTS

In October of 1981, Mary Sharsmith contacted Dr. Morris Mellion and Dr. Kenneth L. Lambert for treatment of a lump behind her left knee. An arthrogram was performed, and the…