Pennsylvania Superior Court Overturns Sanctions on Medical Malpractice Counsel in Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that counsel initially sanctioned under Philadelphia’s medical malpractice program are now cleared. The court emphasized that sanctions must be based on specific rules or supported by contempt law, and should stem from actions in the individual case rather than a broader courtwide policy. This decision underscores the necessity of grounding sanctions in clearly established legal principles. Read more here.