Stokes v. Wilson and Redding Law Firm

BECTON, Judge.

From an order dismissing, with prejudice, plaintiff’s claim that his North Carolina attorney negligently represented him on an underlying medical negligence claim against a Florida doctor, plaintiff appeals. We reverse.

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Facts and Procedural History

On 11 September 1979, plaintiff, John C. Stokes, Jr., suffered a massive stroke while under the care of a Florida doctor. Plaintiff alleges that, as a result of the stroke caused by the doctor’s gross negligence, he suffered “permanent loss or physical impairment, incurred extensive medical and psychological expenses, and was required…