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Texas Dismisses Lawsuit Targeting Doctor Accused of Unauthorized Care for Transgender Youth

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AUSTIN, Texas — The state of Texas has decided to discontinue its lawsuit against a physician accused of unlawfully providing medical services to transgender minors. This decision reflects an ongoing debate over healthcare access and the rights of minors seeking gender-affirming treatment. The lawsuit, initiated earlier this year, had garnered significant attention as it raised questions about the legality and ethics of offering such care to transgender youth. The state claimed that the physician had breached regulations designed to safeguard against what officials described as inappropriate medical practices. By dropping the case, state officials indicated … Read more

Widow of Murdered Woodland Hills Doctor Files Lawsuit Against Ex-Wife Accused of Orchestrating Kill

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Los Angeles, California – A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the widow of a Woodland Hills doctor murdered a year ago, alleging that the physician’s ex-wife orchestrated the fatal crime. The case centers around Dr. Hamid Mirshojae, who was shot in a premeditated attack outside his medical office on Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Authorities have accused Ahang Mirshojae of masterminding the murder-for-hire scheme, which involved four accomplices, including Evan Hardman, who is believed to have carried out the shooting. The other suspects are charged with providing the firearm and aiding Hardman in fleeing the … Read more

Jury Trial Date Scheduled for East Memphis Doctor Facing Federal Indictment

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A doctor from East Memphis facing federal charges will stand trial beginning September 25, according to a recent court ruling. The defendant, Dr. M. Gabriel Gutiérrez, has been indicted on multiple counts involving controlled substances and healthcare fraud. The federal indictment alleges that Gutiérrez, a licensed physician, engaged in practices that contributed to the misuse of opioid prescriptions. Authorities claim he provided these prescriptions without legitimate medical purposes, a move that has raised serious concerns regarding patient safety and the broader implications for public health. In addition to the opioid-related charges, the … Read more

Eye Doctor Secures $4 Million Verdict Against NYU Langone for Disability Discrimination After COVID-19 Battle

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A Manhattan jury has awarded $4 million to Dr. Habeeb Ahmad, an eye doctor from Long Island, who accused NYU Langone Health System of discrimination following his disability due to COVID-19. The jury’s decision outlines significant financial compensation, including $2 million for emotional distress, $1.775 million in back and front pay, and $250,000 in punitive damages against both NYU Langone and NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine. Ahmad’s direct supervisor, Dr. Doug Lazzaro, and labor relations manager Scott Mellynchuk were also named in the lawsuit. NYU Langone expressed disappointment with the verdict, with spokesperson Steve Ritea … Read more