In Greek Mythology, the Hydra was a multiheaded serpent that threatened visitors near Lake Lerna. Hercules found the task of killing this creature daunting, as whenever a head was decapitated two new heads would appear. This fable illustrates the predicament of human experience whenever a problem appears resolved, it is either replaced with a new conundrum or returns in altered form.
Accordingly, the Hydra is an apt metaphor characterizing the plaintiffs bar’s relentless search for “deep pockets” and new sources of recompense, even despite legislative means designed to curtail or control accelerating litigation costs. In medical malpractice, their latest target is the charitable immunity status of nonprofit hospitals. However, a recent appellate decision affirms that hospital immunity remains vital and relevant. Santana v. Chaudri, No. A-0782-10T3, 2012 N.J. Super. LEXIS 38 (N.J. App. Div. Jan 11, 2012).
This content has been archived. It is available through our partners, LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law.
To view this content, please continue to their sites.
Not a Lexis Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law customers are able to access and use ALM's content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, The New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.
For questions call 1-877-256-2472 or contact us at [email protected]
