Golden v. Floyd Healthcare Management, Inc

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia reversed the Court of Appeals, holding that the March 14, 2020 COVID‑19 emergency order tolled the five‑year medical‑malpractice statute of repose, that OCGA § 38‑3‑62(a) authorizes an authorized judicial official to toll a statute of repose, and that such tolling is consistent with both the federal and Georgia Constitutions. The Court based its decision on a plain‑meaning reading of “deadline” and on due‑process considerations.