Amicus Announcement
SJC-10051
THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT IS SOLICITING AMICUS BRIEFS OR MEMORANDA FROM INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE FOLLOWING MATTER PENDING BEFORE THE COURT
ARGUMENT WILL BE SCHEDULED IN DECEMBER 2007.
AMICUS SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 26, 2007.
SJC-10051
Anthony Renzi v. Santiago Paredes, M.D., & another
The issues presented, among others, are whether "loss of a substantial
chance to survive" is a cognizable theory of recovery in a medical malpractice
action; whether such an action may be maintained when the patient's chance of
survival was greater than 50% at the time of the alleged negligence. The case is
paired for argument with Matsuyama v. Birnbaum, SJC-09964.
Interested parties may file their briefs in the Office of the Clerk for the Commonwealth, John Adams Courthouse, Suite 1-400, Pemberton Square, Boston MA 02108-1724 (Telephone 617-557-1020). Parties filing amicus briefs are expected to comply with the requirements of Rules 17, 19 and 20 of Mass. Rules of Appellate Procedure. Amicus briefs, to assist the court, should focus on the ramifications of a decision and not solely on the interests of the parties filing such briefs.
| Susan Mellen, Clerk |
October 15, 2007