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January 23, 2026   
Health Law Weekly

U.S. Supreme Court Holds State Affidavit Requirement for Medical Malpractice Suit Doesn’t Apply in Federal Court

  • January 23, 2026

Medical malpractice plaintiffs bringing diversity actions in federal court do not have to comply with state law affidavit of merits requirements, the U.S. Supreme Court held January 20.

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