STRINGER v. TRAPP

No. 2008-CA-01192-SCT.

30 So.3d 339 (2010)

Michael STRINGER as Natural Father and Next Friend of Alicia Stringer, A Minor v. James T. TRAPP, M.D.

Supreme Court of Mississippi.

March 18, 2010.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William W. Fulgham, Erin S. Rogers, attorneys for appellant.

Robert K. Upchurch, Joshua Shey Wise, Tupelo, attorneys for appellee.

Before GRAVES, P.J., LAMAR and KITCHENS, JJ.


KITCHENS, Justice, for the Court:

¶ 1. This medical malpractice action was dismissed because the trial court determined that the statute of limitations had run before the filing of the complaint. The plaintiff appeals, arguing that the discovery rule should have served to toll the statute of limitations.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. On January 6, 2005, the plaintiff, thirteen-year-old Alicia Stringer, sought treatment from West Point...

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