PA: 2009 Med Mal Data

Pennsylvania prepares more detailed med mal filings and verdicts data than most states.  Yesterday, the 2009 figures were released.  In 2009, there were 1,533 med mal filings, a 43.9% decline from the “base” years of 2000-2002.  In 2003, Pennsylvania enacted two reforms:  (1) a certificate of merit requirement and (2) a venue restriction.  The news release (pdf), complete with statistics:  Download FINAL – 4-20-10 med mal 2009 filings and verdicts[1].  Thanks to David Tyler, one of my Torts students, for the tip.

–CJR