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Healthcare/Hospital Law

May 12, 2006

GOP Tort Reformers Let Go of California Model

WASHINGTON - Republican senators swapped Texas for California as a model for tort reform, but they still couldn't muster the votes this week to impose a cap on damages in medical malpractice cases.

By Lawrence Hurley
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      WASHINGTON - Republican senators swapped Texas for California as a model for tort reform, but they still couldn't muster the votes this week to impose a cap on damages in medical malpractice cases.
      They are certain to try again - after taking the issue on the campaign trail this election season.
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