SB 2997

  • Illinois Senate Bill
  • 93rd Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Fair Patient Compensation

Abstract

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Limits attorney's fees in medical malpractice actions to $1,000,000 plus reasonable and documented expenses. Provides that the non-prevailing defendants shall pay such fees in addition to any award for economic and noneconomic damages in the case. Provides standards for determining economic and non-economic damages in medical malpractice actions. Effective January 1, 2005.

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Jan 11, 2005

Senate

Session Sine Die

Feb 06, 2004

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dave Syverson

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