The alleged medical malpractice occurred on May 13, 1999. Plaintiff, acting pro se, filed a summons with notice on October 20, 2001, but never attempted to serve either defendant hospital or defendant doctor. The 2½-year statute of limitations expired on November 13, 2001, and the 120-day period for serving defendants (CPLR 306-b) expired on Monday February 18, 2002. In or about January 2002, plaintiff consulted with an attorney who, concerned with the specificity of...
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