Posts Tagged ‘medical malpractice’
Governor Brewer Vetoes Statute Expanding Limitation on Licensed Health Care Provider Liability
On April 17, 2014, Governor Brewer vetoed a statute that would extend the protections of A.R.S 32-1471 , to include members of an organized search and rescue team, unit or organization involved in a search and rescue operation from civil liability unless the person is grossly negligent. The Governor veto message was that she perceived the bill…
Read MoreSCOTUS Considers State’s Quest for One-Third of Girl’s Med-Mal Settlement
The State of North Carolina is attempting to force the parents of 12 year old Emily Armstrong, turn over 1/3 of a wrongful birth settlement. Emily was injured (she is blind, deaf and has cerebral palsy) at birth allegedly resulting from medical malpractice. Her parents ultimately obtained a 2.9 Million dollar settlement. The State spent almost…
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