Thompson v. Deane

DAUKSCH, Judge.

Petitioner, Paul A. Thompson, M.D., defendant in a medical malpractice action, seeks certiorari review of an order denying his motion to dismiss a portion of respondents’ fourth amended complaint, and motions for continuance and to reopen discovery.

Respondents allege that petitioner was negligent in his treatment of a minor child, resulting in severe and permanent injury. Following a mistrial, trial has been rescheduled for January 12, 1998. Respondents have been allowed to amend their complaint to allege petitioner’s negligence in not informing the parents of the minor child…