Denise Bohus v. Stanley A. Beloff

OPINION OF THE COURT

SCIRICA, Circuit Judge.

In this medical malpractice action, plaintiff appeals the district court’s order granting defendant’s motion for judgment n.o.v. and new trial. The central issue on appeal is the proper application of the statute of limitations. We will reverse.

I

In July, 1982, plaintiff Denise Bohus was employed as a “bunny" in the Playboy Club in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This job required her to wear shoes with four- to five-inch heels and remain on her feet for five to seven hours each work shift. In October, 1983, Bohus met defendant Stanley Beloff, D.P.M., a…