2012 House Bill 5672

Revise medical malpractice details

Introduced in the House

May 23, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Peter MacGregor (R-73)

To establish that when filed on behalf of a deceased person, a two year statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit begins when a personal representative for the estate is named. Also, to establish that interest charges on an award of attorney fees and costs only can be charged starting on the date of the judgment.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary