Connecticut General Statutes 19a-17a – Review of medical malpractice awards and certain settlements
Upon entry of any medical malpractice award or upon entering a settlement of a malpractice claim against an individual licensed pursuant to chapter 370 to 373, inclusive, 379 or 383, the entity making payment on behalf of a party or, if no such entity exists, the party, shall notify the Department of Public Health of the terms of the award or settlement and shall provide to the department a copy of the award or settlement and the underlying complaint and answer, if any. The department shall review all medical malpractice awards and all settlements to determine whether further investigation or disciplinary action against the providers involved is warranted. Any document received pursuant to this section shall not be considered a petition and shall not be subject to the provisions of section 1-210 unless the department determines, following completion of its review, that further investigation or disciplinary action is warranted.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 19a-17a
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.