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Senator seeks to raise maximum judgment against GVI from $25,000 to $150,000; League supports increase, OMB urges analysis
Summary
Senator Alma Francis Heiliger moved April 15 to raise the maximum judgment against the Government of the Virgin Islands from $25,000 to $150,000; the committee held the bill to gather more fiscal and legal analysis.
Senator Alma Francis Heiliger presented legislation on April 15 to raise the cap on maximum judgments against the Government of the Virgin Islands from $25,000 to $150,000. The increase would change the maximum award for damages in actions against the territorial government.
Sponsor rationale: Senator Francis Heiliger said the $25,000 ceiling has stood for roughly 40 years and no longer reflects inflation or modern litigation costs. She cited comparisons with other states (examples discussed in committee included…
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