Navigating Venue: Strategies and Considerations in Light of Pennsylvania’s Revised Venue Rule in Medical Malpractice Cases

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Navigating Venue: Strategies and Considerations in Light of Pennsylvania’s Revised Venue Rule in Medical Malpractice Cases

Program Originally Presented Monday, April 22, 2024

Since the passage of the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Act more than 20 years ago, venue in medical professional liability actions has been restricted to the county where the cause of action arose. However, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania eliminated this venue carve-out rule, effective January 1, 2023, thereby granting plaintiffs greater flexibility in selecting the venue in which to file a medical professional liability action.

This practical 2-hour CLE program will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the new venue rule, essential litigation strategies for adapting to this paradigm shift, and a detailed examination of its impact on medical malpractice filings in Philadelphia County.

Attend this program and receive guidance regarding navigating venue in light of Pennsylvania’s revised venue rule in medical malpractice cases.

Panelists:
Hon. Daniel J. Anders
Administrative Judge - Trial Division
Court of Common Pleas, First Judicial District

Hon. Idee C. Fox
Senior Judge - Trial Division
Immediate Past President Judge
Court of Common Pleas, First Judicial District

Rebecca M. Waddell, Esq.
Tucker Law Group, LLC

John Pinto, Esq.
Founding Partner, VSCP Law

Maureen M. McBride, Esq.
Co-chair, Appellate Department
Member, Litigation Department
Lamb McErlane PC

Charles (“Chip”) Becker, Esq.
Kline & Specter, PC

 
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