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DC medical malpractice law in 2026: a 3-year deadline, no damage cap, a 90-day pre-suit notice (D.C. Code 16-2802), and the contributory negligence rule.
Delaware medical malpractice law: a 2-year deadline (3-year discovery limit) under 18 Del. C. 6856, the 18 Del. C. 6853 affidavit of merit, and no damage caps.
Connecticut medical malpractice law: a 2-year deadline and 3-year repose under Conn. Gen. Stat. 52-584, the 52-190a good-faith certificate, and no damage caps.
Colorado medical malpractice in 2026: the 2-year deadline and 3-year repose (C.R.S. 13-80-102.5), the new HB24-1472 damage caps, and the certificate of review.
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.