Antal v. Porretta

Plaintiffs appeal as of right from an order dismissing their medical malpractice claim under MCR 2.116(C)(7). Plaintiffs argue on appeal that their action was filed within two years of the date of last treatment or within six months after discovery of the basis of a malpractice action. We affirm.

Plaintiff Ludwig Antal sought treatment with defendants on November 2, 1982, for a knee injury. Defendant Porretta was the treating physician. Surgery was performed on February 16, 1983. Plaintiff continued to see Dr. Porretta for postoperative care until July 26, 1983. About three days after his July…