June 09, 2004

Court Hears Arguments to Cap Medical Malpractice Attorneys' Fees

TALLAHASSEE — Attorneys representing Florida physicians shot back Tuesday in their continuing battle with plaintiffs' lawyers over medical malpractice as they urged the Florida Supreme Court to approve a proposed constitutional amendment that would reduce attorneys' fees in malpractice cases. The court is required to review proposed amendments to determine if ballot language is accurate. It also must decide if the proposals deal with single subjects and do not significantly affect multiple branches of government. Posted by Editor at June 9, 2004 11:59 AM