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Article: Minnesota lawyer takes key role in fight with Bush administration.(BUSINESS)(HEADLINER)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- September 1, 2002
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Byline: David Phelps; Staff Writer
As a former practicing registered nurse, attorney Kathleen Flynn Peterson brings first-hand knowledge to the courtroom, where she has become a top plaintiff's attorney in medical malpractice cases.
Now, with a leadership role in the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), Peterson will be on the front lines in a battle with the Bush administration over limiting jury awards in malpractice lawsuits.
Last month, President Bush urged Congress to impose nationwide restrictions on medical malpractice claims and put a cap on noneconomic monetary damages to counter what his administration says is an ...