Stoelting v. Betzelos

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Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Medical Malpractice
Citation
Case Number: 
2013 IL App (2d) 120651
Decision Date: 
Monday, January 14, 2013
District: 
2d Dist.
Division/County: 
McHenry Co.
Holding: 
Reversed and remanded.
Justice: 
SCHOSTOK
(Court opinion corrected 2/5/13.) Medical malpractice plaintiff's noncompliance with Section 2-622 attorney affidavit requirement did not require dismissal with prejudice. Court had discretion to grant Plaintiff additional time, beyond the initial 90-day period, to comply with attorney affidavit requirement. (HUTCHINSON and BIRKETT, concurring.)