Blanton v. Beiswenger

Plaintiff appeals, assigning error to the entry of summary judgment against her in this action for personal injuries arising from an automobile accident. The trial court concluded that plaintiffs claim against defendant Melanie McGrath1 was barred by the statute of limitations and that an advance payment made to plaintiff by McGrath’s insurer did not, under ORS 12.155, relieve plaintiff from that bar. We reverse and remand.

The material facts are undisputed. On December 10, 2000, plaintiff was injured in an automobile accident. On November 22,2002, plaintiff filed a negligence action against…