May  2022 

Malpractice-Suit Cap

Since 1975, the most money a person in California could win for pain and suffering in a medical malpractice lawsuit has been $250,000.  Starting January 1st, that cap will increase to $350,000 for people who were injured and $500,000 for the families of people who died.  These amounts would gradually increase over the next ten years until they reach $750,000 for injured patients and $1Million for families of deceased patients. The Assembly has voted to send the bill to Governor Newsom who has said he will sign it into law.