In Our View: Veiled Challenge; Initiative 330 Would Cap Noneconomic Damages, but Legislature Should Act First

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Members of the medical community on Tuesday presented an estimated 315,000 signatures supporting proposed Initiative 330, which counts among its measures caps on noneconomic damages ranging from $350,000 and $1,050,000.

The Columbian usually has not been enamored with the initiative process (government by elected officials is preferable). For that reason, we hope Initiative 330 will convince legislators to approve caps on noneconomic liability awards. That is the preferred process for achieving the primary benefit that Initiative 330 offers.

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In Our View: Veiled Challenge; Initiative 330 Would Cap Noneconomic Damages, but Legislature Should Act First

Two years ago, the Washington state Legislature argued in vain over a $250,000 cap as part of a tort reform package. L...

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