Shook v. Herman

BAKER, Justice.

Margaret Shook appeals from a summary judgment granted in favor of Dr. Wesley Herman in Shook’s medical malpractice suit against Dr. Herman. Shook contends that the trial court erred in granting summary judgment based upon the statute of limitations or, alternatively, erred in granting summary judgment on the basis that Dr. Herman was not negligent in his care and treatment of Shook. We disagree with these contentions and affirm the trial court’s judgment.

Shook’s original petition alleged that on or about November 23, 1983, Dr. Herman negligently performed unnecessary laser…