Monthly Archives: July 2011

Cap won't apply in "gross negligence" cases The North Carolina legislature recently overrode the governor's veto of a law that put a $500,000 cap on pain and suffering and other "non-economic" damages in medical malpractice lawsuits. The cap can be … Continue reading →

Did pads cause what they should have prevented? A family has sued a manufacturer of alcohol prep pads, claiming that pads tainted with bacteria were used during the birth of their twins, one of whom developed a rare Bacillus cereus … Continue reading →

Aid for victims of medical error restored The state of Wisconsin has reached an agreement with the Wisconsin Medical Society to repay $200 million taken from a fund that was intended to help pay malpractice claims. The governor and legislators … Continue reading →