Missouri Rejects Florida’s “Free Kill” Law Approach
Published in Medical Malpractice on June 18, 2025
Free Kill Law: Florida’s Unconventional Approach to Addressing Medical Liability Exposure In late May, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed HB 6017, a bill that would have allowed the parents of deceased adult children and adult children of deceased parents to sue for noneconomic damages related to pain, suffering, and loss resulting from medical malpractice. Commonly referred to as “Free Kill… READ MORE