CIV PRO-MED MALPRACTICE-SANCTN
Summary
Amends the Civil Practice Law of the Code of Civil Procedure. In provisions concerning pleading in healing art malpractice cases, allows the court to impose sanctions against a party or attorney if it determines that (i) there has been a willful failure to comply with those provisions or (ii) the action is frivolous or otherwise not commenced in good faith. Provides that appropriate sanctions include a bar against presenting a claim or defense and an order to pay damages and costs. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2003
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2003
Last action Jan 11, 2005
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Mar 13, 2003
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Jan 29, 2003
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
lower
Jan 23, 2003
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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