Adams v. Gluckman

Pope, Judge.

On January 8, 1985 plaintiffs filed a medical malpractice claim against defendant Richard J. Gluckman, M.D., and others, alleging negligence arising out of the death of an infant on January 11, 1983. Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their action on March 1, 1985 and refiled the claim on August 28, 1985. Pursuant to OCGA § 9-2-61 (a) (amended 1985), the period of limitation for the renewal action survived for six months after the original claim was dismissed, until September 1, 1985. Even though the complaint and summons recited defendant’s residence address, service was not made…