Larson v. Hetland

MARING, Justice.

[¶ 1] Richard Larson appeals the judgment of the district court dismissing his professional negligence claim against Dr. Bruce Hetland. We affirm, holding the district court did not err in dismissing the claim under N.D.C.C. § 28-01-46 because Larson failed to meet the requirements of the statute as a matter of law.

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[¶ 2] Richard Larson, acting pro se, commenced this action in July 1995, alleging Dr. Hetland committed medical malpractice by misdiagnosing his foot pain and prescribing drugs which induced a stroke. For over a year, the case languished as neither party pursued…