Fortier v. Byrnes

Defendant appeals a jury verdict for plaintiff, arguing that the trial court erroneously denied his motion to dismiss, which was based on the statute of limitations, and that the court committed other trial errors. We reverse in part.

Plaintiff Lawrence Fortier 1 signed and dated his complaint on July 25,1989. Plaintiff alleged that he injured his left knee while working on February 11, 1986. After plaintiff’s condition worsened, his employer sent him to a doctor for an evaluation on February 21,1986. The doctor 2 ordered x-rays and informed plaintiff that he would convey the results to…