Malpractice reform amendment proposes caps on awards in Illinois
In Springfield a reform package revival included a controversial amendment to Senate Bill 2241 imposing 500000 caps on non economic jury awards for pain and suffering. Rep Steve Davis says caps could help hospitals and doctors though critics warn they are unconstitutional. The measure also adds insurance rate review and a public hearing if rates rise over 10 percent.
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Steve Davis
Dbethalto
Senate
Illinois Supreme Court
Illinois
Davis
Metro East
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
House
Michael Madigan
Supreme Court
Mahomet Republican
Rose
State Department of Insurance
Insurance Company
Mark Samuels
Jennifer Wig
Storm damages hit Franklin and Gallatin counties
A destructive line of winds caused by a downburst swept through Franklin and Gallatin counties, damaging homes and knocking down trees. Residents in Rend Lake, Benton, and Christopher reported heavy destruction. one oak toppled onto multiple vehicles and a house. Officials noted widespread road blockages, with crews working through the night to reopen routes and assess losses estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Pat Davis
Marvin
Jerry Lisenby
Louis
Franklin County
Bill Wilson
Rend Lake
Benton
Christopher
Wilson
Jesse Street
Illinois 14
Dennis Gunter
Candie Golec
Jeffrey E. Mitchell
Mulkeytown
Mitchell
Gallatin County
Lindstrom
Ralph Halloran
Big Muddy Tree Co
Zeigler
Halloran
Weather Service
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Campton
Backard
Berkley
Winston
Marlboro
Tuscon
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