Cowley v. Virtua Health Sys. Explained — Medical Malpractice
New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division • Decided 2018-09-06 • 193 A.3d 330; 456 N.J. Super. 278
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Case Summary
ROTHSTADT, J.A.D. *282In this appeal, we are asked to consider whether the Law Division properly dismissed plaintiffs Linda Cowley's and Robert Cowley's medical malpractice complaint based upon their failure to serve an affidavit of merit (AOM), after it rejected plaintiffs' argument that the "common knowledge" exception relieved them of the o
Timeline
2018-09-06 — Decision issued by New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
Docket: DOCKET NO. A-4004-16T4
Why This Matters
This decision shapes how medical malpractice cases are handled in New Jersey. Understanding real case outcomes helps you know what questions to ask.