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Oregon hearing considers doubling medical malpractice statute of repose from 5 to 10 years
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Senate Committee on Judiciary members heard extended testimony March 19 on Senate Bill 233, which would extend Oregon's statute of ultimate repose for medical malpractice claims from five years to 10 years and make the change effective on passage.
Senate Committee on Judiciary members heard extended testimony March 19 on Senate Bill 233, which would extend Oregon's statute of ultimate repose for medical malpractice claims from five years to 10 years and make the change effective on passage.
Proponents argued the five-year limit leaves patients without a remedy when injuries or surgical errors emerge years after care. Opponents from medical and insurance groups said lengthening the window would raise litigation and insurance costs and harm access to care.
Tisha (committee staff) told the committee, "Senate Bill 233 extends the statute of ultimate repose for medical malpractice claims to 10 years from the current 5 years."…
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