Deter frivolous lawsuits.(LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)

Publication: Internal Medicine News

Publication Date: 15-DEC-04

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To prevent a total collapse of our medical delivery system, some type of financial deterrent against frivolous lawsuits is needed.

I propose a federal filing fee of 1% of the award being sought. The fee would be paid by the lawyers who are bringing the suit.

The money could...

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