Massachusetts Statutes

§ 60C — Malpractice complaints; ad damnum prohibited

Massachusetts § 60C

JurisdictionMassachusetts

Part IIICOURTS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES

Title IIACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS THEREIN

Ch. 231PLEADING AND PRACTICE

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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 60C (2026).

Text

Section 60C. No writ or complaint for malpractice, error or mistake against a provider of health care shall contain an ad damnum or monetary amount claimed against such defendant.

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Nearby Sections

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§ 60B

Malpractice actions against providers of health care; tribunal

§ 60C

Malpractice complaints; ad damnum prohibited

§ 60D

Claim by minor against provider of health care; limitations

§ 60E

Malpractice action; professional examination of claimant

§ 60F

Award of damages; elements and itemization of amounts

§ 60G

Reduction of award of damages; collateral sources of benefits

§ 60H

Limitation of damages for pain and suffering

§ 60I

Attorney fees; limitations on contingency fees

§ 60J

Negligence actions for serving alcoholic beverages to minors or intoxicated persons; summary judgments

§ 60K

Actions for malpractice, negligence, etc. against health care providers; damages; rate of interest

§ 60L

Written notice requirement for actions against health care providers as defined in seventh paragraph of Sec. 60B; time for filing; exceptions; contents; provider's access to medical records; written response

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