Year: 2010
Resolution Number: 101
Action Taken: Approved as Amended
Status:
Author(s): Domenic R. Federico, MD
Sponsor: Domenic R. Federico, MD
On behalf of: Kent County Delegation
Committee: B (Legislation)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS continue the vigorous campaign within the state to pre-empt the Michigan trial lawyers’ predictable assault on our tort reform package; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the AMA ask the AMA to urge the AMA Board of Trustees to engage the Obama administration immediately to educate them about the perils of making caps on pain and suffering unconstitutional and the inability of the physicians of America to offer access to patients for their health care if they cannot afford to stay in business.RATIONALE: The Committee concurred with the author of the resolution that, given recent developments in other states, Michigan should expect a similar effort by the trial bar. The Committee recommended a minor amendment to reflect that efforts have been underway since 1993 to preserve caps on non-economic damages. Additionally, the Committee noted that the most important aspect of preserving caps and all other tort reforms is the re-election of Justice Robert Young.
RESOLVED: That MSMS continue the vigorous campaign within the state to pre-empt the Michigan trial lawyers’ predictable assault on our tort reform package; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the AMA ask the AMA to urge the AMA Board of Trustees to engage the Obama administration immediately to educate them about the perils of making caps on pain and suffering unconstitutional and the inability of the physicians of America to offer access to patients for their health care if they cannot afford to stay in business.RATIONALE: The Committee concurred with the author of the resolution that, given recent developments in other states, Michigan should expect a similar effort by the trial bar. The Committee recommended a minor amendment to reflect that efforts have been underway since 1993 to preserve caps on non-economic damages. Additionally, the Committee noted that the most important aspect of preserving caps and all other tort reforms is the re-election of Justice Robert Young.
Fiscal Note: NULL
Resolution: View PDF for Pain and Suffering Caps Unconstitutional