Court Revives Injured Worker's Medical Malpractice Claim Against Surgeon

The New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division revived an injured worker’s malpractice claim against her treating doctor, finding that she had timely filed her suit within two years of learning of the existence of a possible claim. Case: Ferrari v. O’Shea, No. A-3269-16T2, 07/13/2018, unpublished. Facts: Lynda Ferrari fell down a flight of steps at her workplace in April 2006. She suffered injuries to her knee and back. Ferrari received treatment for her injuries through her employer’s workers’ compensation carrier. In July 2008, the carrier sent...