Lawsuits against doctors decline in Berks County
Reading Eagle, Reading, PA - May 4, 2009
..."Frivolous lawsuits are no longer clogging up the system," said Schmehl, who presides over the bulk of the malpractice cases. "It's always better when the cases settle...

Massachusetts physicians lobby for apology protections
American Medical News, Chicago, IL - May 4, 2009
...Physicians anticipate that the measures not only would reduce lawsuits and, ultimately, medical liability insurance costs, but also help eliminate defensive medicine practices, such as ordering unnecessary tests...

Nevada lawmakers moving to change state's liability cap
American Medical News, Chicago, IL - May 4, 2009
..Nevada law places a $350,000 cap on pain and suffering awards. But a recent bill, backed by the trial bar, would lift that limit in cases of "gross negligence."...

Florida lawmakers pass surplus lines insurance regulation exemption
Insurance Journal, CA - May 4, 2009
...Surplus lines insurers write policies for unusual situations that include hazardous materials transporters, commercial trucking enterprises, day care centers, older homes located in coastal areas, professional athletes, hospitals, expensive boats and cars, and medical malpractice...

Former Chief Justice Cappy dies
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - May 2, 2009
...It is not an exaggeration to say that actions taken under Ralph Cappy's leadership led directly to resolving Pennsylvania's medical malpractice crisis. Our system of justice and our entire Commonwealth are better due to his service," the governor said...

Opinion - Gerald F. O'Malley, DO: Malpractice lawsuit costs still a huge issue for Pennsylvania
The Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA - May 2, 2009
...Governor Rendell recently declared that Pennsylvania's malpractice lawsuit abuse crisis is over. Nothing could be further from the truth...