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Chapter 538 - Tort Actions Based on Improper Health Care


  • Section 538.205 Definitions.
  • Section 538.210 No common law cause of action — limitation on noneconomic damages — jury not to be informed of limit — limit — punitive damages, requirements — annual increase on damages limit, amount — nonseverability clause.
  • Section 538.215 Damage itemization by trier of fact — excess noneconomic damages to be reduced by court.
  • Section 538.220 Damages, how paid — security required for future damage payments, when, duration — attorney's fees — death of judgment creditor, effect.
  • Section 538.225 Affidavit by a health care provider certifying merit of case — legally qualified health care provider, defined — content filed, when — failure to file, effect — in camera review, when.
  • Section 538.228 Immunity from civil liability for certain health care professionals and entities, when.
  • Section 538.229 Certain statements, writings, and benevolent gestures inadmissible, when — definitions.
  • Section 538.232 Venue for certain actions against health care providers, where.
  • Section 538.235 Laws applicable to what actions.
  • Section 538.300 Certain laws not applicable to sections 538.205 to 538.230.
  • Section 538.305 Applicability to causes of action, when.
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