United States Third Circuit
HUGHES v. US, 00-3606
The statute of limitations begins to run from the time the patient learns that his injury could have been avoided, so doctors' assurances that amputations were unavoidable is not sufficient to make him aware of the cause of his injury.
Appellate Information
- Argued 07/19/2001
- Decided 08/29/2001
- Published 08/29/2001
Judges
- Before SCIRICA, RENDELL and ROSENN, Circuit Judges.
Court
- United States Third Circuit
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- Gustine J. Pelagatti (Argued), Gustine J. Pelagatti & Associates, Philadelphia, PA, Counsel for Appellant.
- For Appellees:
- Nuriye C. Uygur (Argued), Office of United States Attorney, Philadelphia, PA, Counsel for Appellee.