Med-mal notice statute is unconstitutional 
By:
Pat Murphy
Published: July 8, 2010
Tags: medical malpractice, separation of powers, tort reform
A state law requiring plaintiffs to provide 90 days’ notice before filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is unconstitutional, the Washington Supreme Court has ruled in reversing a dismissal.
Med-mal damages cap violates state constitution
By:
Nora Tooher
Published: February 8, 2010
Tags: medical malpractice, non-economic damages, separation of powers
A cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases violates the state constitution, the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled.
State medical malpractice law unconstitutional
By:
Pat Murphy
Published: September 18, 2009
Tags: medical malpractice, separation of powers
A state statute requiring a certificate of merit from a medical expert in medical malpractice cases is unconstitutional, the Washington Supreme Court has ruled.
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