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William Tauzin: “Subparagraph 11(c)(1) says: ``Any State law, whether effective before, on, or after the dates of the enactment of this…”

On the recordMarch 13, 2003
Subparagraph 11(c)(1) says: ``Any State law, whether effective before, on, or after the dates of the enactment of this Act that specifies a particular monetary amount of compensatory or punitive damages, or the total amount of damages, that may be awarded in a health care lawsuit, regardless of whether such monetary amount is greater or lesser than is provided under this Act.'' Nevada's $350,000 cap generally fits the terms of this subparagraph and would generally apply. The handling of the exceptions is not specifically stated in the legislation. I would be prepared to work with the gentleman to discuss these exceptions as we move further in the process of this legislation.
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William Tauzin
Republican · Louisiana
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Discussing state laws related to damages in health care lawsuits during legislative debate.

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