Ohio Providers May Face Perpetual Liability for Malpractice Claims
November/December 2011
By: Erica M. James
Northern Ohio Physician
How long after alleged medical malpractice occurs may a plaintiff bring a claim against his provider? In April, the Court of Appeals, Twelth Appellate District of Ohio held that a plaintiff could bring that claim within one year of when he became aware of the alleged malpractice, regarless of how long ago the alleged mapractice occurred. In September, the Supreme Court of Ohio agreed to review that decision. Read more...
