Jul 25
2024
3rd Cir. 23-1620 Panel Decision
HAROLD R. BERK v. WILSON C. CHOY, MD; BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER, INC.; ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF MIDDLETOWN, LLC
The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a medical malpractice suit because the plaintiff failed to file a required affidavit of merit under Delaware law. The court held that this state statute is substantive under the Erie doctrine and does not conflict with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.