Re[2]: MONITORING UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER

[sandy_perle@email.fpl.com]

     I have no disagreement with any of the comments stating that dosimetry 
     need not be provided to save money, based on previous history. I will 
     maintain my opinion based on observance of many law suits being 
     brought for doses that are well below regulatory as well as 
     "monitoring not required" thresholds. Recall that the average lifetime 
     of radiation induced litigation is approximately 200 mrem. To have a 
     case thrown out of court, for radiation cases, is approximately 
     $500,000. To get to a jury the average cost is approximately 
     $3,000,000. These numbers are offered by ANI (American Nuclear 
     Insurers). So yes, I would call thousands of dollars cheap insurance 
     IF you ever do get to court and the case goes against the plaintiffs. 
     Just an opinion, mind you.
     
     Sandy Perle        
     Supervisor Health Physics
     Florida Power and Light Company
     Nuclear Division
     Juno Beach, FL
     
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