Malpractice Bill Passes Amid Shifts In Suing Restrictions
In Raleigh AP report, North Carolina trial lawyers drop opposition as two malpractice reform bills win tentative House and Senate approval. Key changes: a four year statute of limitations with exceptions for surgical errors and minors, plus limits on damages in initial filing. Bills also authorize UNC Board of Governors to set up a self insurance system for NC Memorial Hospital.
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Texas Democrat Mixup Chief Justice Victory Questioned
Don Yarbrough a 45 year old Houston lawyer defeated Charles Barrow for the Texas Supreme Court nomination in a primary after voters mistook his name for Don Yarborough. He spent under 2000 dollars and campaigned in three cities with religious radio spots.
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Esser Plans To Leave SRC Post
A committee was named by the Southern Regional Council to find a successor to George Esser who announced he will resign as executive director on September 1. Esser, 54, cited personal reasons and may return to teaching after a career shaping minority and poor development in the South.
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