Legal Advocacy
OSMA's Legal Services Group manages the OSMA's legal advocacy program. For more information e-mail info@osma.org or call (800) 766-6762.
Amicus Briefs
The OSMA regularly participates as an amicus party in selected state and federal appellate court cases, often at the request of the plaintiff or defendant or another interested party.
- Geesaman v. St. Rita's Med. Ctr. (loss of chance)
- Jacques v. Manton (collateral source rule)
- Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Foundation v. Boyce (2009) (Use of Tobacco Funds)
Connect to Justice
The Connect to Justice Comittee, formerly the Frivolous Lawsuit Committee, provides information on medical liability issues of all types and provides OSMA members with tools and support to counter frivolous lawsuits.
Court Watch
The OSMA is proactive in monitoring legal decisions made by Ohio's trial and appellate courts that will affect medical liability reform.
AMA Litigation Center
The OSMA is a member of the AMA Litigation Center and frequently partners with the AMA Litigation Center in support of litigation with national significance. OSMA also seeks the Litigation Center's participation in selected Ohio cases.