May 27, 2025
Bill to extend pre-death pain and suffering damages advances in Senate
Backed by Consumer Watchdog, the bill counters industry claims that it has raised medical liability costs--claims supporters say are unsupported by insurance data.
A bill extending survivors' rights to sue for a loved one's pain and suffering before death cleared the California Senate Appropriations Committee on Friday, despite strong opposition from the medical industry. The vote followed a campaign by Consumer Watchdog to show the law hasn't increased medical negligence claims.
SB 29 would extend the sunset date of a bill passed in 2021 from Jan. 1, 2026, to 2029. The existing SB 447 by Sen. John Laird, D-Santa Cruz, allowed s...
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