On October 30 the Franklin Circuit Court struck down as unconstitutional a new Kentucky statute establishing medical review panels to screen medical malpractice cases before they go to court. (beyondhealthcarereform.com)
While a few state legislators have tried to reform medical malpractice laws by proposing to cap damages and form medical review panels, the initiatives have garnered very little support and have been shut down in the state legislature. (mhsattorneys.com)
The state court lawsuit remained on hold while the state medical review panel (MRP) conducted its investigation. (indianainjuryblog.com)