Kaczynski v. Anderson

In this medical malpractice action, plaintiff appeals as of right the circuit court order granting defendant’s motion for summary disposition pursuant to MCR 2.116(C)(8). We affirm because we are required by MCR 7.215(J)(1) to follow the holding in Apsey v Mem Hosp (On Reconsideration), 266 Mich App 666; 702 NW2d 870 (2005), lv pending, 1 that the special certification required by MCL 600.2102(4) to authenticate the credentials of an out-of-state notary public must accompany an affidavit of merit to initiate a valid medical malpractice action and toll the limitations period. In accordance…