Maine Revised Statutes Title 24 Sec. 2851 – Purpose and definitions
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1. Purpose. The purpose of mandatory prelitigation screening and mediation panels is:
A. To identify claims of professional negligence which merit compensation and to encourage early resolution of those claims prior to commencement of a lawsuit; and [PL 1985, c. 804, §§12, 22 (NEW).]
B. To identify claims of professional negligence and to encourage early withdrawal or dismissal of nonmeritorious claims. [PL 1985, c. 804, §§12, 22 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 804, §§12, 22 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 24 Sec. 2851
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Lawsuit: A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in harm to the plaintiff.
- Professional negligence: means that:
2. Definitions. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. The definition of a “claim of professional negligence” is limited to any written notice of claim served pursuant to section 2903 against health care practitioners and health care providers or any employee or agent acting within the scope of their authority.
[PL 1985, c. 804, §§12, 22 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 804, §§12,22 (NEW).