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2013 Bill(s)
* HB 112 Sponsor:Burlison, Eric Status: S 3rd Read Description: Effectively restore caps on non-economic awards in medical malpractice cases. Technically, it would repeal a common law right to sue a health care provider for damages or for failing to render care. The Supreme Court recently struck down a legislation that had limited non-economic damage awards in medical malpractice lawsuits based on common law. The House speaker is a co-sponsor.
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