Sen. Frist and exempting Eli Lilly for malpractice

[Dave Farber <dave () farber net>]

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From: Jubal Kessler <jubal+ip+20030325 () cheeze org>
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 16:31:14 -0500 (EST)
To: Dave Farber <dave () farber net>
Subject: Sen. Frist and exempting Eli Lilly for malpractice

Dave,

Sen. Bill Frist (R-Tennessee) is attempting to amend legislation
today with a rider that exempts Eli Lilly from any damages awarded
through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This time,
his rider may make it through, given the war distraction.

There's a detailed opinion of the provision at:

http://www.wampum.blogspot.com/2003_03_01_wampum_archive.html#200039674

Besides being a blatant corporate exemption, the subtext of the
provision seems to be a desire to raid the trust fund for other
purposes.

Regards,

Jubal Kessler



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