Oklahoma Senate OKs bill to cap pain and suffering awards
The state Senate on Wednesday passed a measure that would put a $250,000 cap on so-called pain and suffering damages in lawsuits.
Senate Bill 863 by Sen. Anthony Sykes, R-Moore, and Rep. Dan Sullivan, R-Tulsa, passed by a vote of 29-18 and now heads to the House.
During lengthy debate, critics said the cap on noneconomic damages would strip victims of their rights, while supporters said the dollar amount was merel...
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