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CT HB05760

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Shaban

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 52-572h of the general statutes to cap noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases involving personal injury or wrongful death.

  • Limits noneconomic damage recovery to $250,000 per health care provider per event.

  • Limits noneconomic damage recovery to $250,000 per health care facility per event.

  • Establishes an overall cap of $750,000 in noneconomic damages per event across all defendants.

  • Applies to cases alleging professional negligence by health care providers or institutions in medical diagnosis, care, or treatment.

Legislative Description

An Act Limiting Noneconomic Damage Awards In Medical Malpractice Actions.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/21/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2011

Full Bill Text

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