Kelley v. Barnett

Schmisseur, J.:

This is a medical malpractice and wrongful death case stemming from the medical treatment and eventual death of Mary Brown Kelley. The action is brought by Mary’s husband Gary M. Kelley, individually and as the special administrator of her estate, and her daughter Shannon E. Kelley against Thomas E. Barnett, Jr., M.D., and William C. Sclar, M.D.

The plaintiffs contend that the trial court erred by granting the defendants’ motions for summary judgment, both of which alleged that the causes of action were barred by the statute of limitations.

On March 18, 1990, Mary Kelley…