Edwards v. Fogarty

TAYLOR, Justice.

Appellant, personal representative of the estate of Larry Edwards, brought this wrongful death action against appellees, William A. Fogarty, M.D., an individual; William A. Fogarty, M.D., P.C., a professional corporation; and St. John’s Hospital, alleging that Dr. Fogarty’s medical malpractice was the cause of Mr. Edwards’ death. The district court granted appellees’ motion to dismiss and for summary judgment, holding that Mr. Edwards’ failure to bring a malpractice action against appellees within the time allowed by Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-107 (1997) precluded a wrongful death…