Opinion ID: 1678496
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Heading: estoppel exception

Text: Frezell alleges that Dr. Iwersen is estopped from relying on the statute of limitations due to his misrepresentations to her. The facts alleged to have been misrepresented are permanency of the complications, length of recovery period, and improper use of Surgicel. One who conceals material facts, which delays the filing of suit, cannot avail himself of the statute of limitations defense. Muller v. Thaut, 230 Neb. 244, 430 N.W.2d 884 (1988). The record does not support a finding that Dr. Iwersen concealed any material fact from Frezell. Even his postoperative report after the second surgery shows that Surgicel may have been a contributing factor. His candor with Frezell is shown by the record references to permanency of the complications, letters as to total disability, and two complete copies of his records being given to her attorneys. After a review of the above record, we cannot say that the findings and decision of the district court were clearly wrong. AFFIRMED.