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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XLV
TORTS
Chapter 766
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND RELATED MATTERS
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F.S. 766.201
766.201 Legislative findings and intent.
(1) The Legislature makes the following findings:
(a) Medical malpractice liability insurance premiums have increased dramatically in recent years, resulting in increased medical care costs for most patients and functional unavailability of malpractice insurance for some physicians.
(b) The primary cause of increased medical malpractice liability insurance premiums has been the substantial increase in loss payments to claimants caused by tremendous increases in the amounts of paid claims.
(c) The average cost of a medical negligence claim has escalated in the past decade to the point where it has become imperative to control such cost in the interests of the public need for quality medical services.
(d) The high cost of medical negligence claims in the state can be substantially alleviated by requiring early determination of the merit of claims, by providing for early arbitration of claims, thereby reducing delay and attorney’s fees, and by imposing reasonable limitations on damages, while preserving the right of either party to have its case heard by a jury.
(e) The recovery of 100 percent of economic losses constitutes overcompensation because such recovery fails to recognize that such awards are not subject to taxes on economic damages.
(2) It is the intent of the Legislature to provide a plan for prompt resolution of medical negligence claims. Such plan shall consist of two separate components, presuit investigation and arbitration. Presuit investigation shall be mandatory and shall apply to all medical negligence claims and defenses. Arbitration shall be voluntary and shall be available except as specified.
(a) Presuit investigation shall include:
1. Verifiable requirements that reasonable investigation precede both malpractice claims and defenses in order to eliminate frivolous claims and defenses.
2. Medical corroboration procedures.
(b) Arbitration shall provide:
1. Substantial incentives for both claimants and defendants to submit their cases to binding arbitration, thus reducing attorney’s fees, litigation costs, and delay.
2. A conditional limitation on noneconomic damages where the defendant concedes willingness to pay economic damages and reasonable attorney’s fees.
3. Limitations on the noneconomic damages components of large awards to provide increased predictability of outcome of the claims resolution process for insurer anticipated losses planning, and to facilitate early resolution of medical negligence claims.
History.s. 48, ch. 88-1; s. 57, ch. 2003-416.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 766.201
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 766.201.



Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

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L. MORRIS, v. S. MUNIZ, M. D., 252 So. 3d 1143 (Fla. 2018)

. . . Oken , 62 So.3d 1129, 1133 n.1 (Fla. 2011) (citation omitted); see § 766.201(2), Fla. . . . See id. § 766.201(2). . . . Williams , 62 So.3d at 1133 n.1 (citation omitted); see § 766.201(2), Fla. . . . medical malpractice litigation "does not comply with the reasonable investigation requirements of ss. 766.201 . . .

MANZARO, v. HCA, INC., 254 So. 3d 576 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . comply with Florida's statutory requirements applicable to claims of medical malpractice (sections 766.201 . . .

RODRIGUEZ v. NICOLITZ, M. D. M. D., 246 So. 3d 550 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . See 766.201(2), Fla. Stat. (2012) (statement of legislative findings and intent). . . .

NATIONAL DEAF ACADEMY, LLC, v. TOWNES,, 242 So. 3d 303 (Fla. 2018)

. . . . § 766.201-.212. . . .

PP TRANSITION, LP f k a LP d b a v. MUNSON,, 232 So. 3d 515 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . determine whether the opposing party complied with the reasonable investigation requirements of sections 766.201 . . .

HERNANDEZ, M. D. v. CRESPO,, 211 So. 3d 19 (Fla. 2016)

. . . judicial policy that contravenes” not only “the declared objective of the Legislature set forth in section 766.201 . . . .” § 766.201(l)(a). . . . Doig, 842 So.2d 106, 107 (Fla. 2003) (quoting § 766.201(2)(b), Fla. Stat. (1997)). . . . . § 766.201(2)(b), Fla. Stat. (1988). . . .

BERY, v. FAHEL, D. O., 194 So. 3d 1099 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . litigation mailed by the claimant does not comply with the reasonable investigation requirements of ss. 766.201 . . .

ESTATE OF McCALL, v. UNITED STATES, 134 So. 3d 894 (Fla. 2014)

. . . . § 766.201. . . . (quoting § 766.201(l)(a)). . . .

FRANKS, v. BOWERS, M. D., 116 So. 3d 1240 (Fla. 2013)

. . . .” § 766.201(2), Fla. Stat. (emphasis added). . . . provide increased predictability ” and “facilitate early resolution of medical negligence claims.” § 766.201 . . . providing a uniform and efficient procedure for the “prompt resolution of medical negligence claims.” § 766.201 . . . . § 766.201(1)(a)-(d), Fla. Stat. (2012) (emphasis added). . . . .” § 766.201(1)(b), Fla. Stat. (2012). . . . unprecedented judicial policy that contravenes the declared objective of the Legislature set forth in section 766.201 . . . adopted the Task Force’s recommendations and findings in chapter 88-1, Laws of Florida, and section 766.201 . . . recent years, resulting in increased unavailability of malpractice insurance for some physicians.” § 766.201 . . . Doig, 842 So.2d 106, 107 (Fla.2003) (quoting § 766.201(2)(b), Fla. Stat. (1997)). . . .

LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, a v. PILGRIM, a, 107 So. 3d 505 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . As used in sections 766.201 through 766.212, " '[m]edical negligence’ means medical malpractice, whether . . .

BERRY D. v. PADDEN, M. D., 84 So. 3d 1145 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . litigation mailed by the claimant is not in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirements of ss. 766.201 . . .

C. STAPLES, v. E. DUERR, M. D. P. A. a, 76 So. 3d 1114 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . mailed by the claimant is not in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirements of sections 766.201 . . .

TELLAM, D. P. M. v. S. MUMFORD, 69 So. 3d 1096 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . to initiate litigation was in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirement of sections 766.201 . . . notice of intent to sue ... is “in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirements of ss 766.201 . . .

HERBER, v. MARTIN MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC., 76 So. 3d 1 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . In so holding, we note that “[t]he provisions of sections 766.201-.212, Florida Statutes, are not to . . .

ESTATE OF McCALL, By Co- M. McCALL II, F. M. F. v. UNITED STATES, 642 F.3d 944 (11th Cir. 2011)

. . . . § 766.201(l)(a). . . . Id. § 766.201(l)(b). . . . See id. § 766.201(1). . . . Stat. § 766.201. . . .

WILLIAMS, v. OKEN, M. D., 62 So. 3d 1129 (Fla. 2011)

. . . See § 766.201, Fla. Stat. (2005). . . .

FRANKS, Sr. v. BOWERS, M. D. M. III, M. D. P. A. a, 62 So. 3d 16 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . enacted in response to a dramatic increase in the cost of medical malpractice insurance, see section 766.201 . . .

BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER OF BEACHES, INC. v. RHODIN, 40 So. 3d 112 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . .” § 766.201(2), Fla. Stat. (2009); see Cohen v. Dauphinee, 739 So.2d 68, 71 (Fla. 1999). . . . (codified as section 766.201, Florida Statutes (2009)). . . . .” § 766.201(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2009). . . .

L. GORDON, M. D. v. SHIELD, 41 So. 3d 931 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . This chapter, and specifically section 766.201, “expressly sets forth the Legislature’s intent to provide . . .

HOLDEN, v. BOBER, M. D. Gu, M. D. W. M. D. P. A. d b a d b a, 39 So. 3d 396 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . motion to dismiss for failing to comply with the reasonable investigation requirements of sections 766.201 . . . determine whether the opposing party complied with the reasonable investigation requirements of sections 766.201 . . . basis and whether the claimant complies with the reasonable investigation requirements of sections 766.201 . . .

ESTATE OF McCALL, v. UNITED STATES, 663 F. Supp. 2d 1276 (N.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . Stat. ch. 766.201. . . .

MARTIN MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC. v. HERBER,, 984 So. 2d 661 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . notice of intent to sue ... is ‘in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirements of ss 766.201 . . . whether the notice of intent to sue is in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirements of §§ 766.201 . . .

JACKSON, v. J. MORILLO, M. D., 976 So. 2d 1125 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . initiate litigation is not in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirements of sections 766.201 . . .

E. MICHAEL, S. v. MEDICAL STAFFING NETWORK, INC. d b a R. N., 947 So. 2d 614 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . . § 766.201(a)-(b), Fla. Stat. (2004). . . . . § 766.201(d), Fla. Stat. (2004). . . .

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, v. WILSON,, 948 So. 2d 774 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . . § 766.201, Fla. Stat., et seq.; Kukral v. Mekras, 679 So.2d 278, 284 (Fla.1996). . . . .” § 766.201, Fla. Stat. (1988). . . .

RUSSO ASSOCIATES, INC. v. CITY OF DANIA BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD,, 920 So. 2d 716 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Inc., 871 So.2d 283 (Fla. 5th DCA 2004), in dealing with Florida’s Medical Malpractice Act, sections 766.201 . . .

LARGIE v. GREGORIAN, M. D. M. D. P. A. A. R. N. P. C. M. D. M. D. P. A., 913 So. 2d 635 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . that it ‘rests on a reasonable basis’-i.e., ‘to eliminate frivolous claims and defenses’ ”)(quoting § 766.201 . . . predicated on notices of intent not in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirements of sections 766.201 . . . Parham, 745 So.2d 946, 949 (Fla.1999)(quoting § 766.201, Fla. Stat. (1989)). . . .

DeCRISTO, v. COLUMBIA HOSPITAL PALM BEACHES, LIMITED, d b a S. M. D., 896 So. 2d 909 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . Afield, M.D., a board certified psychiatrist, pursuant to section 766.201, Florida Statutes. . . .

ADVISORY OPINION TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL RE THE MEDICAL LIABILITY CLAIMANT S COMPENSATION AMENDMENT, 880 So. 2d 675 (Fla. 2004)

. . . .” § 766.201(l)(e), Fla. Stat. (2003). . . . .

D. WOLFORD v. A. BOONE, M. D. d b a, 874 So. 2d 1207 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . See § 766.201(l)(b), Fla. Stat. (2003). . . .

APOSTOLICO, v. ORLANDO REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, INC., 871 So. 2d 283 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . failure to comply with the presuit screening requirements of Florida’s Medical Malpractice Act, sections 766.201 . . . concluded that Apostólico failed to comply with the reasonable investigation requirements of section 766.201 . . . Section 766.202(5), Florida Statutes (2002), provides that ‘‘[a]s used in ss. 766.201-766.212, the term . . .

BARLOW, v. NORTH OKALOOSA MEDICAL CENTER,, 877 So. 2d 655 (Fla. 2004)

. . . ANALYSIS The Medical Malpractice Act, sections 766.201 through 766.212, Florida Statutes (2002), was . . . See § 766.201. . . . Doig, 842 So.2d 106 (Fla.2003), "Medical Malpractice Act” refers to sections 766.201 through 766.212, . . .

C. WALKER, Jr. v. VIRGINIA INSURANCE RECIPROCAL,, 842 So. 2d 804 (Fla. 2003)

. . . Phillips, 769 So.2d 961, 969-70 (Fla.2000); see also § 766.201(2), Fla. . . .

CHESTER, v. DOIG, M. D., 842 So. 2d 106 (Fla. 2003)

. . . .” § 766.201(2)(b), Fla. Stat. (1997). . . .

BARLOW, v. NORTH OKALOOSA MEDICAL CENTER,, 809 So. 2d 71 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . Social security retirement benefits are not collateral sources within the meaning of sections 766.201 . . .

R. HORD, D. D. S. M. S. P. A. v. TAIBI,, 801 So. 2d 1011 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . See §§ 766.106, 766.201 Fla. . . .

L. HARDICK, v. K. HOMOL,, 795 So. 2d 1107 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . . §§ 766.201-212, Fla. Stat. (2001). . . .

BARCLAY, M. D. v. A. SUSAC, M. D., 780 So. 2d 152 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . See § 766.201(2), Fla. Stat. . . . .

PAVOLINI v. F. BIRD, M. D. F. M. D. P. A., 769 So. 2d 410 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . .” § 766.201(2), Fla. Stat. (1999). . . . eliminate frivolous claims and defenses” and it also provides for "medical corroboration procedures.” § 766.201 . . .

WALKER- WHITE v. PEZZULLO- BURGS, M. D. M. D. M. D. OB GYN P. A., 765 So. 2d 897 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . (appellees) for damages under section 766.106 et seq., and sections 766.201-.212, Florida Statutes (1997 . . .

ST. MARY S HOSPITAL, INC. v. PHILLIPE, v. St. s M. D. v. E. E. v. M. D., 769 So. 2d 961 (Fla. 2000)

. . . adopted the Task Force’s recommendations and findings in chapter 88-1, Laws of Florida, and section 766.201 . . . Section 766.201(1) expressly sets forth the Legislature’s intent to provide a mechanism for the prompt . . . Likewise, section 766.201(2)(b) reveals the Legislature’s intent to provide substantial incentives to . . . See § 766.201. . . . (Emphasis added). .Section 766.201 provides: (1) The Legislature makes the following findings: (a) Medical . . .

MIZRAHI, v. NORTH MIAMI MEDICAL CENTER, LTD. v. M. D., 761 So. 2d 1040 (Fla. 2000)

. . . See § 766.201(1), Fla. Stat. (1995).” Id. at 210. . . . malpractice decedents contained in section 768.21(8) to the health care crisis rationale expressed in section 766.201 . . . As adopted in 1988, section 766.201(1), Florida Statutes (1995), provides in pertinent part: (1) The . . .

HANKEY, v. YARIAN, M. D., 755 So. 2d 93 (Fla. 2000)

. . . See § 766.201(l)(b), Fla. Stat. (1997). . . . In section 766.201(2), the Legislature expressly states it was their intent “to provide a plan for prompt . . .

O SHEA, O v Dr. PHILLIPS, M. D. a, 746 So. 2d 1105 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . Sections 766.201-766.212, Florida Statutes (1997), concern presuit investigation and arbitration of “ . . .

J. COHEN, M. D. v. DAUPHINEE,, 739 So. 2d 68 (Fla. 1999)

. . . (codified at §§ 766.201-766.206, Fla. Stat. (1989)). . . . successor section 766.106(5) are designated as dealing with “presuit screening” while new sections 766.201 . . .

MUSCULOSKELETAL INSTITUTE CHARTERED, d b a E. III, M. D. E. III, M. D. P. A. A. M. D. v. S. PARHAM,, 745 So. 2d 946 (Fla. 1999)

. . . That intent and corresponding findings are expressed in section 766.201, Florida Statutes (1989), which . . . we believe, its continued litigation is consistent with the legislative intent expressed in section 766.201 . . . the statutory framework is operating in accordance with the legislative intent expressed in section 766.201 . . . Section 766.201(2) provides that "[p]resuit investigation shall be mandatory and shall apply to all medical . . .

PARANZINO, v. BERGER, M. D., 755 So. 2d 655 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . litigation mailed by the claimant is not in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirements of ss. 766.201 . . .

STEWART Co- v. I. B. PRICE, M. D., 718 So. 2d 205 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . See § 766.201(1), Fla. Stat. (1995). Chapter 90-14 closed no courthouse doors. . . . As adopted in 1988, section 766.201(1), Florida Statutes (1995), provides in pertinent part: (1) The . . .

MIZRAHI Co- v. NORTH MIAMI MEDICAL CENTER, LTD. d b a EMSA M. D. M. D. B. M. D. M. D. P. A. M. D. M. D. P. A. M. D. P. A., 712 So. 2d 826 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . See § 766.201(1), Fla. State. (1995). . . . incorporated into a 1988 change, to Florida’s medical malpractice statutes , specifically enacted as section 766.201 . . . imperative to control such cost in the interest of the public need for quality medical services. § 766.201 . . . malpractice, contained in subsection (8), was expressly linked to the same rationale expressed in section 766.201 . . . Sections 766.201 through 766.212, Florida Statutes. . . .

R. PAGAN, M. D. R. M. D. P. A. v. SMITH, 705 So. 2d 1034 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 619 So.2d 482, 484 (Fla. 2d DCA 1993) (sections 766.201 through . . .

FRANZEN, M. D. M. D. P. A. v. E. MOGLER, 744 So. 2d 1029 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . See § 766.201, Fla. Stat. (1995). . . .

STEWART Co- v. I. B. PRICE, M. D., 704 So. 2d 594 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . See § 766.201(1), Fla. Stat. (1995). Chapter 90-14 closed no courthouse doors. . . . Section 766.201(1), Florida Statutes (1995), provides in pertinent part: (1) The Legislature makes the . . .

FORT WALTON BEACH MEDICAL CENTER, INC. D. D. P. A. v. M. DINGLER L., 697 So. 2d 575 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . Sections 766.201 through 766.206 set forth more detailed requirements for the presuit investigation and . . .

ST. MARY S HOSPITAL, INC. s v. PHILLIPE,, 699 So. 2d 1017 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . The written agreement to arbitrate pursuant to section 766.201, Florida Statutes, states that: “The following . . .

COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. f k a v. DAMIANO,, 697 So. 2d 948 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . Gynecology, 619 So.2d 482 (Fla. 2d DCA 1993)) (emphasis supplied); see also Kukral, 679 So.2d at 284; § 766.201 . . . notice can be sent only after plaintiff complies with the “reasonable investigation requirements of .ss. 766.201 . . .

KURZWEIL B. v. LARKIN HOSPITAL OPERATING CO. a, 684 So. 2d 901 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . initiate litigation is not in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirements of sections 766.201 . . . litigation mailed by the claimant is not in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirements of ss. 766.201 . . .

PAULK v. NATIONAL MEDICAL ENTERPRISES INC. NME, 679 So. 2d 1289 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . .” § 766.201(2), Fla. Stat. (1993) (emphasis added). . . . We also note that the pre-suit investigation which is part of that plan, § 766.201(2)(a), is specifically . . .

KUKRAL v. D. MEKRAS, M. D. Dr. T. d b a, 679 So. 2d 278 (Fla. 1996)

. . . Section 766.201(2)(a)l. also provides that a reasonable investigation should precede the filing of malpractice . . . initiate litigation is not in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirements of sections 766.201 . . . Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 619 So.2d 482, 484 (Fla. 2d DCA 1993) (asserting that sections 766.201 . . . litigation mailed by the claimant is not in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirements of ss. 766.201 . . .

FABER v. Dr. C. WROBEL, M. D. In P. A. a Dr. M. D. M. M. D. P. A. a M. M. D., 673 So. 2d 871 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . the notice of intent was not in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirements of sections 766.201 . . . alleviate the high costs of medical malpractice claims and to provide for their prompt resolution. § 766.201 . . . litigation mailed by the claimant is not in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirements of ss. 766.201 . . .

TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC. C. M. D. v. E. KINSEY, Jr., 655 So. 2d 1191 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . While the motivation for enactment of those provisions is explained in section 766.201(2)(b), no reference . . . Section 766.201(2)(b) reads, in relevant part: (2)It is the intent of the Legislature to provide a plan . . . promulgate rules to effect the orderly and efficient processing of the arbitration procedures of ss. 766.201 . . .

HUMANA OF FLORIDA. INC. d b a s L. M. D. L. M. D. P. A. v. McKAUGHAN McKAUGHAN, a FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, v. McKAUGHAN McKAUGHAN, a SOLOMON, M. D. M. D. P. A. v. McKAUGHAN McKAUGHAN, a, 652 So. 2d 852 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . (Supp.1994); 766.201-.205, Fla.Stat. (1993). . . .

MALDONADO, v. EMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, 645 So. 2d 86 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . Section 766.202(5) provides that “[a]s used in ss. 766.201-766.212, the term ‘medical expert’ means a . . . [If] the provisions of sections 766.201-212 are ‘not to be allowed to impinge upon plaintiffs’ right . . .

SHANDS TEACHING HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, INC. a v. BARBER, 638 So. 2d 570 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . The provisions of sections 766.201-.212, Florida Statutes, are not to be allowed to impinge upon plaintiffs . . .

WILKINSON, v. E. GOLDEN, Jr. D. D. S., 630 So. 2d 1238 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . In 1988, the Florida Legislature adopted sections 766.201 through 766.212, Florida Statutes (Supp.1988 . . .

N. WOLFSEN, v. W. APPLEGATE, M. D. R. M. D. J. M. D., 619 So. 2d 1050 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . made against appellees, for noncompliance with the “reasonable investigation requirements” of sections 766.201 . . . to offer any evidence that any investigation of any sort had been performed, as required by sections 766.201 . . . For purposes of sections 766.201-.206, “ ‘[investigation' means that an attorney has reviewed the case . . . In conclusion, we emphasize that if the provisions of sections 766.201-.212 are “not to be allowed to . . . ” and that it “rests on a reasonable basis” — i.e., “to eliminate frivolous claims and defenses.” § 766.201 . . .

RAGOONANAN, a By RAGOONANAN E. E. v. ASSOCIATES IN OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY K. K. M. D. F. II, M. D. P. M. D. M. D. d b a, 619 So. 2d 482 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . The intent of sections 766.201 through 766.212, Florida Statutes (1989), setting forth presuit requirements . . . such claims by early determination of the claims’ merits and to provide for their prompt resolution. § 766.201 . . .

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, v. ECHARTE,, 618 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 1993)

. . . adopted the Task Force’s recommendations and findings in chapter 88-1, Laws of Florida, and section 766.201 . . . Section 766.201, Florida Statutes (Supp. 1988), provides in pertinent part: (1) The Legislature makes . . .

M. DUFFY, M. D. v. BROOKER,, 614 So. 2d 539 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . response rejecting the claim is “in compliance with the reasonable investigation requirements of ss. 766.201 . . . Section 766.201(2), Florida Statutes (1989). . . .

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, d b a a v. ECHARTE, a ECHARTE, 585 So. 2d 293 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . in the preamble to chapter 88-1 (amended and reenacted Ch. 88-277, Laws of Florida) and in section 766.201 . . . promulgate rules to effect the orderly and efficient processing of the arbitration procedures of ss. 766.201 . . . magnitude of this compelling social problem demands immediate and dramatic legislative action.... .Section 766.201 . . .

McTYRE, v. BROWARD GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, P. A. H. M. D. G. C. M. D., 749 F. Supp. 102 (D.N.J. 1990)

. . . . § 766.201 provides, in part: 766.201. . . .