Bill > H4142

This bill amends the South Carolina Tort Claims Act by significantly increasing the monetary limits for damages that can be recovered in lawsuits against governmental entities. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum recovery for a single occurrence from $300,000 to $1 million for general claims, and from $600,000 to $2 million for total claims arising from a single occurrence. For claims involving licensed physicians or dentists employed by governmental entities, the bill increases the per-person recovery limit from $1 million to $2.5 million for a single occurrence. These changes effectively triple the previous damage caps, potentially providing more substantial financial compensation to individuals who suffer harm due to governmental actions or negligence. The bill maintains existing provisions that do not limit the liability of healthcare professionals when they are paid or expect payment from sources other than their government salary. The amendments will take effect upon approval by the Governor and will not retroactively affect pending legal actions or existing rights that were established under the previous law.

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