Eyman v. McDonough District Hospital

The plaintiff, Shirley Eyman, filed a complaint for declaratory judgment against the defendant, McDonough District Hospital. The defendant filed a motion to dismiss, claiming that the plaintiff was improperly seeking a declaration of nonliability for past conduct. The circuit court granted the defendant’s motion and also denied the plaintiff’s oral motion for leave to file an amended complaint alleging breach of contract. The plaintiff appeals to this court, asking us to consider the following issues: (1) whether the circuit court abused its discretion in dismissing the plaintiff’s…