Northwest Radiation Oncology v. Goodstal

KELLY, Judge.

Ralph Goodstal appeals from the judgment of the trial court sustaining the motion for summary judgment filed by respondent Northwest Radiation Oncology to dismiss appellant’s counterclaim against respondent for medical malpractice. The trial court designated its ruling as a final order for purposes of appeal. The judgment is affirmed.

The sole issue is whether a counterclaim not barred by the applicable statute of limitations at the commencement of the original action in which the counterclaim is subsequently pleaded becomes barred during the pendency of that action when raised…