Medical malpractice; expert witness certification, court may conduct an in camera review. (SB1255)
Introduced By
Sen. Ralph Northam (D-Norfolk) with support from co-patron Sen. Kenneth Alexander (D-Norfolk)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Medical malpractice; expert witness certification; court review. Provides that in an action for medical malpractice or wrongful death premised on medical malpractice, the court, upon good cause shown, may conduct an in camera review of the opinion obtained by the plaintiff of an expert witness who certified that the defendant deviated from the applicable standard of care and the deviation was the proximate cause of the injuries claimed. Such a certification is required before any action for medical malpractice or wrongful death premised on medical malpractice may be instituted, except in cases where cause of the injuries claimed lies within the jury's common knowledge and experience. Read the Bill »
Status
02/01/2013: Merged into SB699
History
Date | Action |
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01/09/2013 | Presented and ordered printed |
01/09/2013 | Presented and ordered printed 13102289D |
01/09/2013 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/23/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1255) |
02/01/2013 | Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB699-Alexander) (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |