What Venue Fights Look Like Post-Pennsylvania's Med Mal Rule Change
"The rule being rescinded has shifted venue litigation to a couple different areas and has intensified both of them," said John Hare, the appellate chair for Marshall Dennehey.
October 01, 2024 at 12:57 PM
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Medical MalpracticeWhat You Need to Know
- The 2023 change in Pennsylvania's medical malpractice venue rules has shifted the focus of defendants' efforts to transfer.
- Attorneys said successful venue challenges are difficult and hinge on fact-specific considerations.
- Court data shows that there has been an increase in the frequency of medical malpractice cases being transferred out of Philadelphia.
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