Dockery v. Ortiz

Plaintiffs, Alfonso Dockery and Marian Dockery, filed a complaint in the circuit court of Lake County on October 10, 1986, against the defendant doctors alleging medical malpractice and loss of consortium after the amputations of Alfonso’s legs. After his death, Marian Dockery was appointed special administrator and substituted in his stead in this cause, and plaintiffs’ second amended complaint added wrongful death claims.

The court granted the defendants’ motions for summary judgment grounded on the premise that plaintiffs’ claims were time barred, and plaintiffs appeal.

Plaintiffs contend…