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5:18 pm
Wed May 1, 2013

Debate stalls on Mo. liability limits legislation

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Missouri Statehouse in Jefferson City

Debate has stalled in the Missouri Senate over legislation that would reinstate a limit on certain damages in medical malpractice lawsuits. The state Supreme Court struck down the previous cap.

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1:25 pm
Wed May 1, 2013

Medical Malpractice Cap Restoration Bill May Not Survive 2013 Session

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Originally published on Wed May 1, 2013 12:16 pm

Efforts in Missouri to restore caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits are in limbo.

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4:56 pm
Thu March 28, 2013

Missouri House seeks to limit medical liability

Missouri Supreme Court
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Lawmakers hope to avoid a constitutional challenge with new limits on medical malpractice lawsuits.

The Missouri has approved legislation seeking to reinstate a cap on some damages in medical malpractice lawsuits after the state Supreme Court struck down the existing limit.

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Politics
5:54 pm
Wed February 13, 2013

Mo. House panel considers medical liability limits

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Missouri State Capitol

Several doctors testified before a Missouri House committee today, urging lawmakers to reinstate liability limits for medical malpractice cases.

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