NU Online News Service, May 31, 1:50 p.m. EDT--Both chambers of the Illinois Legislature approved a medical malpractice reform package yesterday that includes caps on non-economic damages for pain and suffering.
The Senate approved the measure late last night while the House approved it earlier on the Memorial Day holiday.
Steve Schneider, vice president, American Insurance Association, praised the lawmakers for approving the caps, but said that certain anti-competitive measures in the legislation sent the wrong message to companies seeking to write business in the state.
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