Yes, this is true, there is actually a cap on medical negligence compensation in Illinois. There is also a cap on how much you are awarded if you sue in court as well.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is $35,230,753,122.95.
Patellar means pertaining to the kneecap. The patella is the medical term for the knee cap.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Bovie Medical Corporation (BVX) is $68,065,786.20
As of July 2014, the market cap for Syneron Medical Ltd. (ELOS) is $368,894,083.52.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Natus Medical Incorporated (BABY) is $884,241,110.34.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Symmetry Medical Inc (SMA) is $334,813,499.09.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Cantel Medical Corp. (CMN) is $1,431,255,369.39.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Escalon Medical Corp. (ESMC) is $13,622,838.30.
As of July 2014, the market cap for BSD Medical Corporation (BSDM) is $31,751,367.20.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Dehaier Medical Systems Limited (DHRM) is $29,712,343.00.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Medical Action Industries Inc. (MDCI) is $226,190,666.40.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Select Medical Holdings Corporation (SEM) is $2,035,896,276.28.