The Hot Seat: What to Expect During Litigation

April 10, 2021

Course description

In this interactive session, SEMPIC policyholders are invited to join defense attorneys Cullen McKinney, Marisa Cicotte and Kurt Parker for an in-depth look at the defendant’s role in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Using a factual pattern from an actual case, attendees will get a preview of what it’s like to be interrogated by a plaintiff attorney, as well as some of the legal objections defense attorneys may make on the witness’s behalf. McKinney, Cicotte and Parker will then dissect the mock deposition, providing tips on how to answer questions and present oneself as a witness.

Attendees will walk away from the SEMPIC annual live education day with a thorough understanding of a medical malpractice lawsuit and strategies for minimizing their potential medical professional liability in the future.

Learning objectives

At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe what it’s like to be involved in a medical malpractice lawsuit
  • Recognize one’s role as a defendant in medical malpractice lawsuit
  • Identify expectations related to providing deposition testimony
  • Summarize strategies to minimize the likelihood of being named in a lawsuit

Target audience

SEMPIC policyholders and their employed staff

Disclosure

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.

CME information

ISMS logo This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Illinois State Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Illinois Nurse Practice Act rules deem CME credit provided by approved sponsors as acceptable to fulfill nursing continuing education requirements for licensure. Nurses may claim one contact hour per unit of CME in the state of Illinois.

Additional information

Estimated time for completion: 
2 hours
Disclaimer: 

The recommendations contained in this resource are not intended to define conduct that is appropriate in every case, should not be considered as establishing any standard of care, and do not constitute legal advice. Physicians, clinicians and healthcare providers should take care to ensure that all care rendered reflects the best clinical judgment and complies with the laws and regulations of the state or location at which the care was provided.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.00 Discount Credit
  • 1.50 Participation Credit
Course opens: 
04/08/2021
Course expires: 
04/10/2021
Event starts: 
04/10/2021 - 7:45am
Event ends: 
04/10/2021 - 10:00am
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Cullen B. McKinney was admitted to the bar in 1994 (State of Michigan and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan). He attended Michigan State University (BA, with distinction, 1991) and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (JD, 1993). While in law school, he was a member of the Law Review, where he served as a Case and Comment Editor, and he was on the Moot Court Board of Directors. He was also an Intern to former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Patricia Boyle.

McKinney is the author of "Home Office Deductions and I.R.C. Section 280A: Did Commissioner v. Soliman Really Clear Up the Meaning of 'Principal Place of Business’?" 71 U. Det. Mercy L. Rev. 155 (1993) and The Monthly Digest of Tax Articles, April 1995 (addressing professionals' rights to use their home offices as tax deductions).

He is a member of the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan (Member, Negligence Law Section). He has successfully tried numerous cases in Lenawee County, Wayne County and Oakland County Circuit Courts. His practice focuses upon multiple areas of civil defense litigation, including all forms of professional negligence, general negligence, premises liability, product liability and automobile negligence.

Marisa Cicotte is a Michigan native, and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2009. She has focused her practice on civil defense litigation, concentrating on all types of medical malpractice claims, including professional negligence, general negligence, premises liability and professional licensing defense. In 2006, she graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in Psychology, and obtained her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in 2009. Ms. Cicotte is also certified by SCAO as a general civil mediator.

In addition to being a member of the Negligence Section of the State Bar of Michigan, she is an active member of the Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Management, where she serves on the Education Committee. She is also active in the community in volunteering for several Metro Detroit-based non-profit organizations.

Kurt J. Parker was born in Jackson, Michigan. He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2016. He graduated from Central Michigan University with a BS in Business Administration in 2012, and he obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2016. While in law school, he was a law clerk for McKeen & Associates, PC, and served as a Student Attorney for the Immigration Law Clinic at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.

His practice focuses on multiple areas of civil defense litigation, including professional negligence (medical and dental), general negligence, premises liability, and product liability. He has also represents the estates of decedents in the probate process, and assists clients with forming business entities. He is a member of the Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Management.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.00 Discount Credit
  • 1.50 Participation Credit
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