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Court Upholds Rule Regarding “Out-of-State” Physician Sued in Philadelphia
In an opinion filed April 10, 2013, the Honorable Rosalyn K. Robinson of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas held that a pediatric cardiologist in New Jersey could be sued in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, given that 1) the defendant...
Montco Bar Reconstitutes ADR Program to Address Longstanding Personal Injury Cases
At the request of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, the Montgomery Bar Association has reconstituted the former Davenport Dispute Resolution Center into the new Alternative Dispute Resolution Program. Hearings will now be conducted at the newly...
Pathologist May Give Standard of Care Testimony Against Surgeon Under MCARE Act
In an opinion issued on February 25, 2013, a three judge panel for the Superior Court affirmed a ruling by the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County permitting a plaintiff’s pathology expert to opine on the standard of care relevant to a general surgeon in a...
Pennsylvania’s “Benevolent Gesture” Legislation Meets Opposition in Senate
One year after obtaining approval in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Senate Bill 379, otherwise known as Pennsylvania’s “Benevolent Gesture” law, has been tabled by the Senate, subject to being called to a vote. Released from the House of...
Northumberland County Judge Holds Settlement Agreement Discoverable Pending Jury Determination of Liability
In an issue of first impression, Northumberland County Judge Charles H. Saylor has ruled that a physician being sued for malpractice may see the confidential settlement agreement between a plaintiff and a defendant hospital, if the physician is ultimately found liable...
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