The bill amends section 32-42-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to liability limits for health care malpractice actions or claims. It establishes that the total compensation for noneconomic damages awarded to claimants or their families due to health care malpractice injuries is capped at one million dollars, an increase from the previous limit of five hundred thousand dollars. This cap applies regardless of the number of defendants involved or the number of claims filed related to the injury.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that juries hearing these cases will not be informed of the damage limitation, ensuring that their verdicts are based solely on the evidence presented. If a jury awards damages that exceed the newly established limit, the court is required to reduce the award accordingly to comply with the law.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 32-42-02
Adopted by the House Judiciary Committee: 32-42-02
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 32-42-02