Lawsuit limits and other laws take effect today
Laws take effect Friday in South Carolina as Governor Sanford signed bills limiting medical malpractice awards and construction defect lawsuits. Caps at 350000 for a single provider, eight year limit for builders, and a 15 percent film tax credit program aim to lure productions while offsetting risk. Lawyers warn of reduced accountability and potential higher costs for injured patients and homeowners.
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Medicare drug plan touted during South Carolina stop
Health officials describe the new Medicare prescription drug plan as enrollment begins November 15 with coverage starting January 1. Secretary Michael Leavitt and local aides urge seniors to consider options while noting auto enrollment for some and premiums and deductibles for others. In South Carolina almost 60 000 SilverCard enrollees face transition and letters will be sent. funding from SilverCard fills a gap in the new program.
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Rock Hill teen gets 30 year term for deadly bat attack
Jeremy Moon, 18, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for hitting Christopher Manfredi with a baseball bat in a parking lot. The 30 year sentence is the maximum. Moon had faced murder charges.
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