Blohm v. Minneapolis Urological Surgeons, P.A.

SIMONETT, Justice.

This case raises questions about the application of Minn.Stat. § 595.02, subd. 5 (1988), which provides, in medical malpractice actions, for defense counsel to have an “informal discussion” with physicians who have treated plaintiff.

Plaintiff Roger Blohm has sued doctors Kieley and Price, 1 alleging negligent treatment (following cancer surgery) resulting in circulation problems in the lower extremities and the eventual amputation of both legs. The complaint alleges that after treatment for several years by the defen dant doctors, Mr. Blohm had gone to the hospital emergency…