Johnson v. Husebye

OPINION

SHORT, Judge.

Cynthia A. Johnson, as trustee for the heirs of her mother, Eunice Novotny, brought a wrongful death action against respondent Kjeld Husebye, M.D. Johnson alleges her mother’s death resulted from Husebye’s negligent care and treatment. Husebye moved for summary judgment, claiming the complaint was served after the two-year statute of limitations had expired. The trial court granted the doctor’s motion, and we affirm.

FACTS

Novotny telephoned Husebye on February 3, 1987, complaining of weakness, diarrhea, and chest pressure. Because of No-votny’s history of diabetes, the…