Steingart v. White

Opinion

KLEIN, P. J.

Plaintiffs and appellants Theresa M. Steingart (Steingart) and Robert A. Steingart (the Steingarts) appeal an order granting summary judgment in favor of defendants and respondents John S. White, Jr., M.D., and John S. White, Jr., M.D., Inc. (White).

Because the trial court erroneously applied the medical malpractice statute of limitations found in Code of Civil Procedure section 340.5 (section 340.5) to Steingart’s action against White, the judgment must be reversed.

Factual and Procedural Background

“Inasmuch as this case reaches us on appeal from a summary judgment in favor…