Several legislative initiatives could reduce lawsuits.

Publication: McKnight's Long-Term Care News

Publication Date: 29-MAY-01

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Q: A Florida legislative panel recently approved a measure that would impose strict caps on punitive damage awards in lawsuits against nursing homes. Do you think this measure will decrease the number of lawsuits that have come over the industry in recent years? How likely is it that this measure will pass? Why or why not?

A: Legislative...

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