House Limits on Jury Awards in Malpractice
Legislation that would limit damages for medical malpractice passed the House on Thursday for the third consecutive year. The bill, approved by a vote of 230-194, would cap awards for pain and suffering at $250,000. There would be no limit on economic damages, which provide reimbursement for such expenses as medical bills and lost wages. Finally, the bill would in many cases cap punitive damages
