Expert witness certifications; plaintiff in medical malpractice actions must provide. (HB2403)
Introduced By
Del. Clay Athey (R-Front Royal)
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
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/09/2007 | Committee |
01/09/2007 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 070031824 |
01/09/2007 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/16/2007 | Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law |