18 Mar 2008

LBJ hospital in American Samoa may have to pay for lawsuits if bill in Senate passed

11:18 am on 18 March 2008

The LBJ hospital in American Samoa will need to pay for lawsuits if a bill pending in the Senate will become law.

Currently, the Claims and Damage Fund is paying for any lawsuits.

The bill, which is set for a hearing later this week, would exempt LBJ from using the Claims and Damage Fund.

This comes as senators have voiced their concerns over the many lawsuits against the hospital.