Bill to Cap Nursing Home Damages Fails

A bill that would have capped damages in lawsuits against nursing homes has failed to gain subcommittee approval in the Tennessee legislature. But the sponsor of the bill has vowed to introduce similar legislation next year. Under the proposed legislation, non-economic damages in nursing home cases would have been capped between $300,000 and $500,000.  In a report released last month,  the AARP Tennessee says state nursing home owners seeking to reduce litigation costs should first improve quality of care by increasing staff, strengthening oversight over patient care and opening smaller facilities. 

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