Timothy W. Hastay v Albert Merati M.D. et al. Appellant brought claims of lack of informed consent to an emergency tracheostomy procedure undertaken when doctors attempted to open appellant’s airways by elective endoscopic surgery. Claims were dismissed at summary judgment. Appellant challenges the trial court’s denial of two separate motions to amend his complaint and dismissal of his informed consent claim. COA #849972. King County Superior Court #21-2-10020-8.