Opinion ID: 1358526
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Dr. Francois, Dr. Singh, and P.A. Wright

Text: Dr. Francois was alleged to have denied Shomo's request for a second opinion after an October 13, 1999, medical examination that concluded Shomo had no indication for treatment of any kind and may do ADLs. The only reasonable inference from these allegations is that Dr. Francois was following a previous recommendation contained in the October 13, 1999, examination report. Because the denial of Shomo's request for a second opinion does not fall within a policy of disregarding medical recommendations, the continuing violation doctrine does not apply to the claim against Dr. Francois, the claim is time-barred, and it was properly dismissed without leave to amend. Dr. Singh was alleged to have provided Shomo with care on a few occasions. Although the complaint alleges that on one occasion Dr. Singh refused to perform a physical examination or to refer Shomo for a second opinion, Dr. Singh inquired about Shomo's ailments and prescribed medication. See Chance v. Armstrong, 143 F.3d 698, 703 (2d Cir.1998) (So long as the treatment given is adequate, the fact that a prisoner might prefer a different treatment does not give rise to an Eighth Amendment violation.). Even assuming these facts could make out a claim of deliberate indifference, the claim against Dr. Singh is time-barred. There is no allegation that Dr. Singh ignored a medical recommendation nor any indication that Shomo had further contact with Dr. Singh after September 26, 2000. Accordingly, the claim was properly dismissed with prejudice. The complaint names Physician Assistant Wright, but alleges no wrongful conduct. Absent any allegations of wrongful acts that could relate to conduct within the statutory time period, Shomo's claim against Physician Assistant Wright was also properly dismissed without leave to amend.