Pain and Suffering Caps

Still too high, but $750,000 beats no cap at all.

Madison - The Legislature on Wednesday sent Gov. Jim Doyle a bill that would put a $750,000 limit on pain-and-suffering awards in medical malpractice cases, as legislators tried for a second time to find a number both the governor and state Supreme Court would accept.

The Senate passed the bill 25-8, which was more than the two-thirds majority needed to override a Doyle veto.

Last week, the Assembly passed the same cap, 74-22, also more than the necessary two-thirds majority.

Now the question is, will Governor Doyle sign it?

The bill does not cap awards for actual damages. Planitffs can still collect money to pay for all medical bills and loss of income.

It passed by veto proof majorities in both houses.

My predicition? Doyle signs the bill.