Lawsuit Question

[retro]

I'm about 6 years out of residency, and I just found out I got named in a lawsuit for the first time.
The whole timing of things was weird, and I'm still confused.
Let me lay out the timeline of what happened.

I saw the patient back in 2020. I have no recollection of the case whatsoever.
Around 1 year later (2021), patient passes away.
The family of the deceased files a lawsuit in 2023. Initially, I wasn't named in the lawsuit.
The case has been ongoing ever since.
And here comes Spring 2025, and the plaintiff decides to include about 10 more doctors including me, couple RNs, etc.

The person from risk management tells me that the plaintiff is allowed up to 2 years to file a lawsuit since the date of patient's expiration. Because I was named on 2025, I'm out of the window and will most likely be dropped.

My question is, will I have to mention this on the 'Malpractice / Misdemeanor' section of the job application every time I look for a new job in the future? If so, that would suck greatly.

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[RustedFox]

I'm about 6 years out of residency, and I just found out I got named in a lawsuit for the first time.
The whole timing of things was weird, and I'm still confused.
Let me lay out the timeline of what happened.

I saw the patient back in 2020. I have no recollection of the case whatsoever.
Around 1 year later (2021), patient passes away.
The family of the deceased files a lawsuit in 2023. Initially, I wasn't named in the lawsuit.
The case has been ongoing ever since.
And here comes Spring 2025, and the plaintiff decides to include about 10 more doctors including me, couple RNs, etc.

The person from risk management tells me that the plaintiff is allowed up to 2 years to file a lawsuit since the date of patient's expiration. Because I was named on 2025, I'm out of the window and will most likely be dropped.

My question is, will I have to mention this on the 'Malpractice / Misdemeanor' section of the job application every time I look for a new job in the future? If so, that would suck greatly.

Hi.
Jackpot lawsuit survivor here.

You'll have to name it, but on every credentialing paperwork item I've ever had to add it to, there's also ample room to explain why it happened/was bogus.

I was named and dropped from a case involving a PA in 2018/2019 where the PA sent home a cellulitis that was actually nec.fasc. The PA named another doc in the medical record ("Hurr durr, I talked to Dr. Cue-ball about the case and he said ok), then sent the chart to me for co-signature because this PA was SPECIAL-special. I signed it a day later in my underwear, never even having been there.

Nobody cares.

 

[southerndoc]

I'm on my hospital's Med Exec Committee. Trust me, it's not going to be a red flag on your chart.

One thing I would advise is to not post anything public, on social media, etc. as it may come back to bite you. Trust your defense attorney.

 

[EctopicFetus]

I would also advise that you have your attorney (you will be assigned one) write up your response for credentialing and medical licensing. It is free to you and more importantly this isnt a time to DIY stuff.

 

[WhatJobDoIPick]

I would also advise that you have your attorney (you will be assigned one) write up your response for credentialing and medical licensing. It is free to you and more importantly this isnt a time to DIY stuff.

I've been named 2x. Both nonsense.

Nobody cares.

Agree with above. I've had my atty both times draft letters. Make sure to save the court orders when you are dropped.

 

[Porfirio]

Had one lawsuit that settled, another that had intent to sue but never became a lawsuit

Just write a blurb about it. Or have your lawyer write it. Just copy and paste it every time you fill out the forms. Most forms ask any lawsuits within 10 or 5 years.

No one cares except the plaintiff.