Day: December 2, 2024

NJ Supreme Court Considers Statutory Requirements for Affidavit of Merit

NJ Supreme Court Considers Statutory Requirements for Affidavit of Merit

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in Wiggins v. Hackensack Meridian Health, which involves whether plaintiffs must serve an affidavit of merit (AOM) from a physician board certified in each of defendant doctor’s specialties. The Appellate Division previously held that the New Jersey Medical Care Access and Responsibility