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Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-581.9 (2026)

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Repealed by Acts 1993, c. 928.

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Cited in 33 cases, 1979–2002 · leading case: Harris v. DiMattina, 462 S.E.2d 338 (Va. 1995).
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Harris v. DiMattina, 462 S.E.2d 338 (Va. 1995). · cites it 56× “2, which eliminated the "notice of claim" requirement, and the effect of the repeal of former Code § 8.01-581.9, which contained certain tolling provisions.”
Baker v. Zirkle, 307 S.E.2d 234 (Va. 1983). · cites it 30× “At the time of the proceeding below, Code § 8.01-581.9 provided in pertinent part: The giving of notice of a claim pursuant to § 8.”
Morrison v. Bestler, 387 S.E.2d 753 (Va. 1990). · cites it 8× “In response to the second suit, Bestler filed a plea of the statute of limitations arguing that the 120-day extension of the statute of limitations afforded by Code § 8.01-581.9 expired on July 8, 1984, and therefore, Morrison's second suit was untimely.”
Horn v. Abernathy, 343 S.E.2d 318 (Va. 1986). · cites it 16× “” Code § 8.01-581.9 (Repl. Vol. 1977). The Act also modifies the running of the statute of limitations applicable to all actions claiming damages for injuries or death alleged to result from medical malpractice.”
Dye v. Staley, 307 S.E.2d 237 (Va. 1983). · cites it 17× “In Baker , we reversed similar trial court action on the authority of Code § 8.01-581.9, one of the medical malpractice review panel statutes.”
Cowan v. Psychiatric Assocs., Ltd., 387 S.E.2d 747 (Va. 1990). · cites it 16× “” Former Code § 8.01-581.9 provided, in pertinent part, that “[t]he giving of [a medical malpractice notice of claim] shall toll the applicable statute of limitations for and including a period of 120 days from the date such statute of limitations would otherwise run.”
Turner v. Sheldon D. Wexler, Dpm, 418 S.E.2d 886 (Va. 1992). · cites it 4× “” Former Code § 8.01-581.9. Even though former Code § 8.”
Wertz v. Grubbs, 425 S.E.2d 500 (Va. 1993). · cites it 6× “The certified question is: *69 [W]hether the tolling provision of the Virginia Medical Malpractice Act, Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-581.9 (1991 Supp.), applies to the two year limitations contained in the Virginia Wrongful Death Act, Va.”
Scarpa v. Melzig, 379 S.E.2d 307 (Va. 1989). · cites it 4× “Code § 8.01-581.9. The present action was filed on July 11, 1986.”
Dolwick v. Leech, 800 F. Supp. 321 (E.D. Va. 1992). · cites it 4× “Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-581.9 . Plaintiff failed to comply with this scheme by sending out separate notices on June 18 and October 25 instead of seeking leave to amend the June 18 notice.”
Pidgeon v. Wake, 34 Va. Cir. 336 (Winchester Cir. Ct. 1994). · cites it 4× “Plaintiff filed her Motion for Judgment on August 30, 1993.”
Prohm v. Anderson, 255 S.E.2d 491 (Va. 1979). “Nor do the provisions of Code § 8-919 4 (now § 8.01-581.9) apply. The giving of notice pursuant to Code § 8-912 tolls the statute of limitations for 120 days, but such notice was not given by Mrs.”
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