Medical Liability

Jul 24, 2019, 17:10 PM

Federal Court Denies JUA Injunction Blocking Latest Attempt of State Takeover

The judge declined to grant the JUA an injunction blocking the latest attempt of a state takeover of the JUA by the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

Jul 1, 2019, 08:00 AM

Bills Would Provide More Legislative Oversight of the JUA

The Pa. General Assembly is looking to have more state oversight of the Pennsylvania Professional Liability Joint Underwriting Association (JUA).

Jun 19, 2019, 16:00 PM

Pa. Supreme Court Rules Risk and Complication Evidence May Be Presented at Trial

The Court ruled that ruled that evidence of the known risks and complications associated with a surgical procedure may be presented in defense of a medical liability claim.

Jun 17, 2019, 08:00 AM

Pa. Legislature Introduces Bills Addressing Delegation of Informed Consent by Physicians

The bills aim to remedy the Pa. Supreme Court’s decision on the authority of a physician to delegate the task of obtaining a patient’s informed consent to another practitioner.

Jun 13, 2019, 11:13 AM

Legislation Aims to Prevent Venue Shopping in Pa. Medical Liability Cases

The bill was introduced in response to a proposed rule that would allow medical liability lawsuits to take place outside of the county where the cause of action arose.

May 9, 2019, 10:32 AM

PAMED Joins in Filing Amicus Brief in Duty to Warn Case

The Pa. Supreme Court will hear a case on the extent to which mental health professionals must warn third parties when a patient makes threats of serious bodily injury.