Justices Say State Med Mal Laws Don't Apply In Federal Court

By Y. Peter Kang · January 20, 2026, 10:33 AM EST

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a Delaware medical malpractice statute clashes with federal rules of procedure and is therefore unenforceable in federal court, saying the state law unfairly asks for evidence...

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Case Information

Case Title

Harold R. Berk, Petitioner v. Wilson C. Choy, et al.

Case Number

24-440

Court

Supreme Court

Nature of Suit

4362 Medical Malpractice

Date Filed

October 18, 2024