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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 29, 2004

Page

3

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.

Springfield 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.

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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