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Legislature Passes Injury, Workers' Comp Lawsuit Limits

By AP/KWMU

Jefferson City, Mo. – Legislators have delivered Governor Matt Blunt the two pillars of his pro-business agenda.

The General Assembly today passed bills limiting injury claims in the state's courts and workers' compensation system.

Business groups reveled in the victory. It's the culmination of a three-year effort opposed by Democratic Governor Bob Holden but now embraced by Missouri's new Republican governor.

But labor unions and plaintiffs attorneys predict injured Missourians will have a harder time getting money from those responsible for their injuries.

Wednesday's votes send the bills to Blunt. His signature will make them law.

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