Denise L. Burns and Matthew Burns, W/h, Plaintiffs-Respondents v. Mark L. Belafsky, M.D., Robert B. Belafsky, M.D…

Summary

The New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that an affidavit of merit filed within the statutory 60‑day extension period is timely if the trial court finds good cause, that counsel's inadvertent omission can constitute good cause, and that a neurosurgeon with relevant expertise satisfies the qualification requirements for executing the affidavit. The Court also urged procedural clarification of the Civil Case Information Statement.