In 1975, the state of California capped medical malpractice damages for pain and suffering to $250,000 and that’s where it’s stayed for 47 years. By...
By Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang, CALMATTERS April 27, 2022 Medical malpractice deal becomes law, averting costly ballot battle A measure slated for California’s...
By Adam Beam, ASSOCIATED PRESS Aprili 27, 2022 https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/california/story/2022-04-27/california-to-increase-awards-in-medical-malpractice-cases SACRAMENTO, Calif. — People who get hurt because of a doctor’s negligence in California could soon get a...
By Victoria Colliver, POLITICO PRO April 27, 2022 California’s nearly 50-year-old medical malpractice compensation limits may soon be increased as part of a deal announced...
Los Angeles, CA – The California families harmed by medical negligence who launched the Patients for Fairness coalition (http://www.patientsforfairness.org) responded favorably to news of a...
By Melody Gutierrez, LOS ANGELES TIMES April 27, 2022 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-04-27/california-malpractice-payouts-would-rise-under-deal-to-avoid-costly-ballot-fight SACRAMENTO — Cash payments in California medical malpractice cases would go up for the first time in...
Sacramento, CA – Ethics legislation to shine a light on insurance industry influence over decision-making at the Department of Insurance was killed by the Assembly Insurance...
Los Angeles, CA—The California Assembly refused to act on a budget proposal put forth by the Senate to shore up Californian’s collapsing bottle deposit system...
EDITORIAL BY THE LOS ANGELES TIMES EDITORIAL BOARD August 4, 2021 https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2021-08-04/california-medical-board-reforms-legislature The lobbying group for state physicians is having its way with the state Legislature this year, neutering...
