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

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
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

DateAction
01/09/2013Presented and ordered printed
01/09/2013Presented and ordered printed 13102289D
01/09/2013Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/23/2013Impact statement from DPB (SB1255)
02/01/2013Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB699-Alexander) (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)