| SB 0973 | Creates a civil cause of action when there is a claim of malpractice for treatment of work-related injuries |
| Sponsor: | Schneider | |||
| LR Number: | 4359S.03I | Fiscal Note: | 4359-03 | |
| Committee: | Judiciary | |||
| Last Action: | 02/16/00 - Hearing Conducted S Judiciary Committee | Journal page: | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2000 | |||
SB 973 - Under a recent Missouri Supreme Court ruling, the
Division of Workers' compensation has jurisdiction over
malpractice claims that grow out of a work-related injury. This
act allows injured employees to institute a civil action against
the health care provider.
DAVID VALENTINE