Tort Reform in Kentucky

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On Dec. 6, 2002, a bill was filed in the Kentucky Senate by Senate President David Williams. It addresses 'tort reform' type issues in medical cases in Kentucky. The synopsis of the bill is as follows: AN ACT proposing amendments to the Constitution of Kentucky relating to health care matters. Propose amending the Constitution of Kentucky to add a new section permitting the General Assembly to limit noneconomic damages, limit punitive damages, provide statute of limitations on actions, and require alternative dispute resolution in cases involving health care providers licensed or certified by the Commonwealth; amend Section 14 relating to access to the courts, 54 relating to prohibiting limits on damages, and 241 relating to the right to sue in death and injury cases, to conform; provide for submission to the voters in the normal manner. The detailed of the text of the bill can be found at: http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/RECORD/03RS/SB1/bill.doc

Do you favor limiting the amount of recovery for noneconomic damges (pain and suffering) in medical malpractice cases?

Yes

Do you favor limiting the amount of recovery for punitive damages in medical malpractice cases?

Yes

Do you favor mandatory alternative dispute resolution in medical malpractice cases?

Yes

Do you believe the current laws need to be changed to provide for a uniform statute of limitations in medical malpractice cases?

Yes

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