Government
Mar. 26, 2014
MICRA reform measure looks headed for ballot
Consumer attorneys as of late Monday appeared almost certain to push forward with a voter initiative to raise the state cap on medical malpractice payouts after disagreement scuttled a legislative proposal to lift the cap more modestly.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Despite what consumer attorneys say was a willingness on their part to compromise on a push to raise California's cap on medical malpractice lawsuit payouts and avoid a costly ballot measure fight, they appeared almost certain late Monday to push forward with a voter initiative to raise the cap to $1 million - and to require drug testing of hospital doctors.
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