District Court, D. Puerto Rico December 1, 2008, Civil 08-1630(SEC) (Benitez-Rodriguez v. Hospital Pavia Hato Rey, Inc.)

OPINION AND ORDER

SALVADOR E. CASELLAS, Senior District Judge.

Pending before the Court is Co-defendant Dr. Laura Galindez-Matos’ (hereinafter “Co-defendant”) Motion to Dismiss (Docket # 26). Plaintiffs have filed an opposition (Docket # 33). For the reasons set forth below, the Court shall GRANT Co-defendant’s motion and DISMISS the instant action.

Factual Background

Plaintiffs, the heirs of Mr.