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He killed 4 men. Now he seeks compensation from his care team.

A confessed murderer’s mom files suit in Pennsylvania seeking compensation from psychiatrist and others for distress of incarceration. Learn more.

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Expert witnesses must practice same specialty as defendant physicians

The AMA and Michigan State Medical Society explain how the state’s law came to be and why the state supreme court should keep it intact.

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Litigation Center cases

View cases where the Litigation Center is providing assistance.

Judicial Advocacy
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Experience is not enough to make expert witness opinion reliable

Letting experts testify based solely on their experience or knowledge will lead to junk science in the courtroom, AMA tells Michigan Supreme Court.

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Why more frivolous medical liability lawsuits are possible in Michigan

Physicians tell the Michigan Supreme Court why it’s important to continue requiring the affidavit of merit be filed with medical malpractice claims.

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California’s MICRA law modernized after nearly 50 years

With obliteration of the medical liability reform law known as MICRA headed to voters in November, doctors and others worked to update the law instead.

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Why organ transplant peer-review documents must remain privileged

A state appeals court must reverse a decision that threatens the honest discussions needed for peer review involving organ procurement organizations.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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Why medical liability expert witness must practice same subspecialty

Physician expertise varies not just by specialty, but by subspecialty. A Michigan appellate court ruling threatens that well-established legal rule.

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Washington’s high court considers new meaning for informed consent

Learn why physician organizations are asking the state’s top court to reject a claim that would expand the scope of medical liability.

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