When I lecture on medical malpractice issues, I am frequently asked whether in a medical liability claim, and for that matter, any other claim where a certificate of merit is required: "Should I file ...

Time and time again, a familiar question arises in the context of medical malpractice actions involving hospitals and health care facilities: Is an affidavit of merit always required against a health ...

When you hire a contractor, you expect them to handle the job and the people they bring with them. In reality, the subcontractors they choose can quietly shift legal and financial risk back onto you ...

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has ruled that the Indian Penal Code (IPC) does not recognise the concept of vicarious liability, meaning that senior company officials cannot be held criminally ...

A GP partner who faced a ‘vicarious liability’ claim worth millions has said Pulse’s coverage of the case was ‘instrumental’ in a medical defence organisation’s decision to agree to cover potential ...