Medical malpractice limit; raises total amount recoverable in certain. (SB843)
Introduced By
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Medical malpractice limit. Raises the total amount recoverable in certain medical malpractice actions to $2,750,000 on July 1, 2009. Such amount recoverable increases on July 1 each year by the annual percent change in the medical care component of the most recent publication of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, or by any replacement index adopted by the Department of Labor for medical costs. Amends § 8.01-581.15 (“Limitation on recovery in certain medical malpractice actions.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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