The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is ending a state rule limiting claims of medical malpractice. The limit was imposed in 2003 as part of a broader effort to rein in medical malpractice costs, which were seen as running rampant at the time. In a 14-page report issued late last week, the Court says the new rule will apply to malpractice against doctors, hospitals, nursing homes and other providers. It will become effective January first of next year.