HB 208 -- Civil Actions

Sponsor:  Icet

This bill requires a plaintiff in an action for damages in excess
of $3,000 against a licensed professional based on the rendering
of or failure to render professional services to file an
affidavit with the court.  The affidavit must state that the
plaintiff has obtained the written opinion of a similarly
licensed professional declaring the defendant failed to use the
care that a reasonably prudent and careful individual would have
used under similar circumstances and that the failure to use
reasonable care directly caused or contributed to the damages
alleged in the petition.  The affidavit must be filed no later
than 90 days after the filing of the petition.  If the plaintiff
fails to file the affidavit, the case must be dismissed without
prejudice.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:18 pm