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HB2403: Expert witness certifications; plaintiff in medical malpractice actions must provide.
Chief Patron
Del.
Clay Athey (R-18)
Clay Athey
(R-18)
Front Royal, VA
Served: 2002–
Progress
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Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Expert witness certifications. Clarifies that a plaintiff in medical malpractice actions and wrongful death actions brought against a health care provider must provide an expert witness certification against each defendant in an action involving multiple defendants. The bill also provides that a defendant may request an in-camera review of the basis of the plaintiff's certification and that the court may dismiss the action with prejudice or impose sanctions against the plaintiff if the court finds that the certification is not consistent with the requirements for such certifications.
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