Cato v. Attar

Plaintiff, Nichelle Cato, through her mother and next friend, Regina Cato, appeals from an order of the trial court denying her motion for leave to file an amended complaint and dismissing her complaint with prejudice. Plaintiff argues the trial court’s decision was an abuse of discretion. We reverse and remand.

On March 22, 1990, plaintiff filed a complaint through her mother and next friend, Regina Cato, against defendant, Dr. Adnan Attar, for medical malpractice which allegedly occurred during plaintiff’s birth. Plaintiff did not attach an affidavit or written report to her complaint as…