Boudreau v. Landry

In this medical malpractice action, the sole issue is the propriety of the allowance of a motion for judgment on the pleadings which the judge treated as a motion for summary judgment for the defendant, based on the applicable statute of limitations. We reverse in part and affirm in part.

The action was commenced on October 23, 1987, by the filing of a complaint containing two counts. In count I, Renee Boudreau, a minor, alleges negligence against the defendant, Dr. Landry. Count II is labelled “Loss of Consortium” and contains the same allegations of negligence against the defendant, but it…