Expert witness certifications; plaintiff in medical malpractice actions must provide. (HB2403)

Introduced By

Del. Clay Athey (R-Front Royal)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
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

DateAction
01/09/2007Committee
01/09/2007Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 070031824
01/09/2007Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/16/2007Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law