John Bel Edwards said "Yes. Mr. McCAIN. Is it true that we have significant protections for employers with regard to liability, including the self-insured? But isn't it also true--because allegations will be made to the contrary-- that we are interested in actively pursuing further agreements with all parties to try to address and tighten this language so we can achieve the goal we seek; and that is, to remove employer liability where the employer had no voice in the medical decision and to make sure the self-insured are able to avoid unnecessary lawsuits and be protected as well?" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 21, 2001

Yes. Mr. McCAIN. Is it true that we have significant protections for employers with regard to liability, including the self-insured? But isn't it also true--because allegations will be made to the contrary-- that we are interested in actively pursuing further agreements with all parties to try to address and tighten this language so we can achieve the goal we seek; and that is, to remove employer liability where the employer had no voice in the medical decision and to make sure the self-insured are able to avoid unnecessary lawsuits and be protected as well?

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John Bel Edwards

Democratic · Louisiana

Source

govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing employer liability protections during a debate.

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