BELLARD v. BIDDLE

No. 98-1502.

734 So.2d 733 (1999)

Judy BELLARD, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Johnny R. BIDDLE, Jr., M.D. Defendant-Appellee.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

March 17, 1999.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

R. Ray Orrill, Jr., New Orleans, and Leslie A. Cordell, Lafayette, for Plaintiff/Appellant Judy Bellard.

John Gregory Bergstedt, Lake Charles, for Defendant/Appellee Johnny R. Biddle, Jr., M.D.

Before DECUIR, SULLIVAN and GREMILLION, Judges.


DECUIR, Judge.

Judy Bellard appeals the dismissal of her medical malpractice claim against Dr. Johnny R. Biddle on an exception of prescription. For the reasons which follow, we reverse.

Dr. Biddle, a physician specializing in obstetrics/gynecology, began treating Ms. Bellard in 1987. On September 18, 1989, Dr. Biddle performed a hysterectomy. Several days later, on September 30, the incision burst open and was repaired by Dr. Kusalavage, who was on call for...

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