October 14, 2003

Legislative Leaders Urged to Hold Special Session on
Prison Crowding but not on Medical Malpractice Caps

Gov. John G. Rowland said Tuesday that he is disappointed the legislature isn't planning to pass a bill to address the medical malpractice insurance problem. Rowland, a Republican, supports a cap on certain jury awards as a way to cut insurance premium costs. Speaker of the House Moira Lyons, D-Stamford, said she still has not seen a proposal that physicians, patients rights advocates, attorneys and health insurance companies agree will lower insurance rates for doctors and protect patients. Posted by Editor at October 14, 2003 10:50 AM