As the Legislature opens today, bills promoted by business interests would once again encroach on the rights of consumers and employees, particularly in medical malpractice, workers’ compensation and auto liability.
Of particular concern to the Florida Justice Association, a plaintiffs legal group, is the Damages for Medical or Health Care Services bill. It was introduced in the state House by Dave Hood Jr., R-Daytona Beach and managing partner of the insurance and medical malpractice defense firm Smith, Hood, Stout, Bigman & Brock.
