On the recordMarch 9, 1995
Unless they can prove economic damages, which children cannot do, they will get nothing, no matter how egregious the injury and suffering of the children, and I urge this amendment be adopted.
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govinfo.govPatsy T. Mink: “Unless they can prove economic damages, which children cannot do, they will get nothing, no matter how egregious the…”
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Discussing the limitations on children's ability to claim damages in a legislative amendment.
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