Sherry Harper v. Bradley County, Tennessee, 464 S.W.3d 615

Sherry Harper sues Bradley County EMS for the death of Brian Harper after a 911 call on Nov 1, 2011.
Plaintiff filed on Feb 28, 2012, claiming negligent medical care by EMS employees.
Defendant argues the GTLA 12-month statute barred the claim; plaintiff seeks 120-day extension under §29-26-121(c).
The 120-day extension arises from pre-suit notice requirements under the Health Care Liability Act (HCLA).
2011 amendment to HCLA includes claims against state or political subdivision within health care liability actions, potentially extending limitations in GTLA cases.

Issue	Plaintiff's Argument	Defendant's Argument	Held
Does the 2011 HCLA amendment extend GTLA limitations via 29-26-121(c)?	Harper seeks 120-day extension under HCLA.	Bradley County contends no GTLA extension applies.	Yes; the 2011 amendment expresses intent to extend GTLA limitations when HCLA requirements are met.

Cunningham v. Williamson Cnty. Hosp. Dist., 405 S.W.3d 41 (Tenn. 2013) (analyzed 120-day extension to GTLA; not applied pre-2011 amendment)
Lynn v. City of Jackson, 63 S.W.3d 332 (Tenn. 2001) (savings statutes not extending GTLA absent explicit language)
Doyle v. Frost, 49 S.W.3d 853 (Tenn. 2001) (statutory conflicts with GTLA require express legislative intent to extend GTLA limitations)
Lucius v. City of Memphis, 925 S.W.2d 526 (Tenn. 1996) (established disfavor toward sovereign immunity; interplay with general statutes)
Daniel v. Hardin Cnty. Gen'l Hosp., 971 S.W.2d 21 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1997) ( GTLA preclusion of joinder differed; legislative response supported extending GTLA limitations in related contexts)
Rajvongs v. Wright, 432 S.W.3d 808 (Tenn. 2013) (recognizes 120-day extension offsets pre-suit notice obligation)