LeBlanc v. Lakeside Hospital

ECHE HARDY, Judge.

This a medical malpractice action arising out of injuries to and death of an infant. The issue on appeal is whether the lawsuit was premature; To determine that, we must decide whether an order granting an extension of a medical review panel can be effective when the motion for extension was filed after the previous extension had expired.

On March 3, 1998 Helen LeBlanc filed suit against Medical Center of Baton *577Rouge, Inc. d/b/a Columbia Lakeside Hospital (erroneously named “Lakeside Hospital” in the petition) and various medical personnel for injuries to and death of her…