SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 59
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[Originating in the Committee on Rules;
reported April 11, 2001.]
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Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study
medical monitoring as an element of damages in certain civil
suits in West Virginia, including the origins and history
thereof.
Whereas, Medical monitoring has been established by the West
Virginia Supreme Court as an element of damages in certain civil
suits in West Virginia; and
Whereas, The Legislature has not otherwise addressed the issue
of medical monitoring or studied the origins, costs or history
thereof; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is
requested to review, examine and study medical monitoring as an
element of damages in certain civil suits in West Virginia,
including the origins and history thereof; and be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2002, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.