
Medical Malpractice Laws in California (2026): Deadlines & Caps
California medical malpractice in 2026: the 3-year/1-year deadline (CCP 340.5), the rising MICRA caps ($470,000 injury / $650,000 death), and 90-day notice.
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California medical malpractice in 2026: the 3-year/1-year deadline (CCP 340.5), the rising MICRA caps ($470,000 injury / $650,000 death), and 90-day notice.

Arkansas medical malpractice in 2026: the strict 2-year deadline (Ark. Code 16-114-203), why the constitution bars damage caps, and the affidavit-of-merit rule.

Arizona medical malpractice law: 2-year deadline with a discovery rule, no damage caps (constitutionally barred), and the expert affidavit rule, explained.

Alaska medical malpractice law: 2-year filing deadline with a discovery rule, 10-year repose, a $250,000 noneconomic cap ($400,000 in death cases), explained.

Alabama medical malpractice law: 2-year filing deadline, 4-year statute of repose, no damage caps (struck down), and the strict AMLA pleading rules, explained.

Plaintiffs allege Cook retrievable IVC blood-clot filters can fracture, migrate, or perforate the vena cava. Federal MDL 2570 and status as of June 2026.

Plaintiffs allege Bard PowerPort implanted catheters can fracture or migrate. Federal MDL 3081, the first bellwether defense verdict, and status as of June

Plaintiffs allege the Paragard copper IUD can break on removal. Federal MDL 2974, the first bellwether defense verdict, and status as of June 2026.

People who took Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus and developed NAION sudden vision loss allege eye injuries. Federal MDL 3163 explained, status as of June 2026.

Passengers allege sexual assault by Lyft drivers. Federal MDL 3171 (N.D. Cal.) explained: the claims, Lyft's own safety data, and status as of June 2026.

Bard polypropylene hernia mesh is alleged to cause serious complications. Federal MDL 2846, the bellwether verdicts, and the 2024 settlement, as of June 2026.

Talcum powder lawsuits link talc to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. Learn the science and the J&J MDL 2738 status as of June 2026.