A defense motion in a medical malpractice claim was granted Tuesday to allow the venue to be transferred from Essex County to Gloucester County Superior Court after the civil trial shutdown was lifted in Vicinage 15 following a critical shortage of judges.

Holly and Steven Walker filed the claim, Walker v. Inspira Health Network, which alleged that their unborn son, Steven Thomas Walker, was not properly diagnosed with a congenital disorder. At issue on appeal was the venue.