Barnet v. Superior Court

CAMERON, Chief Justice.

This is a special action brought by petitioner, Ronald W. Barnet, M.D., from a ruling of the Superior Court of Maricopa County in a medical malpractice action. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Rule 8, Rules of Procedure for Special Actions, 17A A.R.S.

There is only one issue for our determination: Must the Medical Liability Review Panel decide and file with the Superior Court a decision with respect to each claim included within a medical malpractice action?

The facts necessary for a disposition of this matter are not in dispute. Petitioner, Dr. Barnet, performed cataract…