Separate trial required

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-21.53

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-21.53

Upon motion of any party in an action that includes a claim brought pursuant to this Article involving a managed care entity, the court shall order separate discovery and a separate trial of any claim, cross-claim, counterclaim, or third-party claim against any physician or other health care provider. (2001-446, s. 4.7.)