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New Legal Claim Adds Wrinkle to Malpractice Debate

By John Milne on Wednesday, February 19, 2003.

The state House Judiciary Committee holds a hearing this afternoon on a controversial legal principle that allows juries to award higher damages in medical lawsuits.

It’s called “loss of opportunity.” And it’s exactly the opposite of what Governor Craig Benson wants.

NHPR political correspondent John Milne reports.

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