October 10, 2003

State Fears Malpractice Suit Liability

LINCOLN -- State officials are worried that a medical malpractice insurance company might try to get out of paying claims that could arise from a massive hepatitis C outbreak in Fremont. The Department of Insurance has asked a judge to rule that Medical Protective Co. of Fort Wayne, Ind., must defend Dr. Tahir Javed in scores of lawsuits that have been filed against him. Posted by Editor at October 10, 2003 10:25 AM