Missouri Supreme Court is considering whether to overturn limits on how much money people can be awarded in medical malpractice cases.
The case challenges a 2005 law that set a flat $350,000 cap for non-economic damages, such as for pain and suffering. Missouri’s previous limit had been $579,000, with an annual adjustment for inflation.
The 2005 law was a priority of then-Gov. Matt Blunt and the Republican-led Legislature. They said stricter limits were needed on medical malpractice lawsuits to hold down the cost of liability insurance for doctors and other medical providers.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Topics Missouri
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
For Carriers, AI Can Now Mean Hyper-Personalized Customer Service, Leaders Say 
Tesla Premiums Soared in 2025 With Loss Ratios Worse Than Industry 
Allianz’s PIMCO, L&G Sued in Scrap Over €1.2 Billion Brussels Tower 
CopperPoint Insurance to Acquire Surety Specialist General Indemnity Group 
