Wisconsin: Medical Malpractice Cap Bill Sent to Governor

$750,000 pain, suffering award limit goes to Doyle

The Legislature on Wednesday sent Gov. Jim Doyle a bill that would put a $750,000 limit on pain-and-suffering awards in medical malpractice cases, as legislators tried for a second time to find a number both the governor and state Supreme Court would accept.

The Senate passed the bill 25-8, which was more than the two-thirds majority needed to override a Doyle veto.

Last week, the Assembly passed the same cap, 74-22, also more than the necessary two-thirds majority.

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Medical cap bill passes (March 8, 2006)

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Posted: Friday, March 10, 2006 12:00:00 AM. Modified: Friday, March 10, 2006 10:40:42 AM.

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