September 12, 2009

Indiana Medical Malpractice Cap Challenged

xray%202.jpgTimothy Plank, the husband of the late Debbie Plank, has authorized his attorneys to file a challenge to Indiana's long-standing cap on medical malpractice injuries. Indiana's current medical malpractice law limits awards to $1.25 million. On September 3, 2009, a Marion County jury returned a verdict of $ 8.5 million against Community Hospital of Indianapolis. The Planks alleged that Community Hospital had misplaced an x-ray that showed that Mrs. Plank had a small bowel obstruction.

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