Becker's Healthcare March 7, 2025
Francesca Mathewes

Here are five things to know about the legislation:

1. The original version of the bill placed a $1 million cap on damages that could be awarded in medical malpractice cases that did not result in death. Controversy around that provision led to it being removed from the final bill, according to the report.

2. The bill requires plaintiffs pay the defendant’s attorney fees if the court does not find their claim valid in an effort to decrease “frivolous” lawsuits.

3. The bill would also prohibit lawyers from going after...

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