Dawkins v. Union Hospital District

Sarah Dawkins (Appellant) appeals the trial court’s decision granting Union Hospital District d/b/a Wallace Thomson Hospital’s (the Hospital) motion to dismiss with prejudice and *174finding that Appellant was required to comply with the statutory requirements for filing a medical malpractice claim, specifically the Notice of Intent (NOI) and expert affidavit requirements. We reverse.

Facts/Procedural Background

On February 22, 2009, Appellant began experiencing headaches and became unable to maintain her balance. Appellant’s daughter believed Appellant was having a stroke and called an ambulance,…