Jones v. Salem Hospital

Plaintiff in this medical malpractice action appeals from a judgment for the defendant hospital and physicians which was entered after the trial court granted defendants’ motions to dismiss on the ground that the action was brought after the five-year qualified statute of ultimate repose had run. ORS 12.110(4) provides:

“An action to recover damages for injuries to the person arising from any medical, surgical or dental treatment, omission or operation shall be commenced within two years from the date when the injury is first discovered or in the exercise of reasonable care should have been…