McDonnell expected to veto increase in medical malpractice awards

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is expected to veto a measure that would increase the state’s $2 million cap on medical malpractice awards to $2.05 million in 2012, and then by $50,000 a year until 2031.

The measure passed the Senate unanimously and the House 89-7, so it would appear that each chamber would have enough votes to muster the two-thirds majority needed to override the veto.