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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Documents

Opinion

Case Information

Case Title

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

Case Number

Court

Supreme Court

Nature of Suit

4362 Medical Malpractice

Date Filed

October 18, 2024

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