Hoey v. St. Luke's Episcopal Presbyterian Hospital

KAROHL, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff, Settie Hoey, appeals an order sustaining defendant St. Luke’s Episcopal Presbyterian Hospital’s motion to dismiss on the ground that plaintiff’s medical malpractice suit is barred by the statute of limitations. § 516.105 RSMo 1978.

Plaintiff alleged in her petition that on November 9, 1982, she sought medical treatment from defendant, Dr. Jendrisak but he sent her home untreated. She later developed an infection due to his negligence and sustained damages.

Plaintiff brought suit on November 9, 1984, naming “Dr. Jendrisak” and “St. Luke’s Hospital (Charter…