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Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Insurer Illegally Charged Women for Essential Breast Imaging Services

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A class action lawsuit filed in California alleges that a health insurance company unlawfully required women to pay out of pocket for breast imaging services, which should have been covered by their insurance plans. The suit claims that this practice not only violates state and federal laws but also disproportionately affects women, exacerbating existing healthcare inequalities. According to legal documents, the insurance provider in question supposedly implemented a policy to deny coverage for certain breast imaging procedures, forcing many women to pay for these essential services themselves. This action has sparked outrage among consumers and … Read more

New Mexico Sues Company for Illegally Charging Veterans for Free Benefit Services, Seeks Justice and Restitution

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Las Cruces, N.M. – New Mexico’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez is taking legal action against a Las Cruces-based company, Disabled Veterans Consultants, Inc. (DVC), accusing it of illegally charging veterans for benefits consulting services that should be offered at no cost. The services, which relate to disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), are typically provided for free by federally accredited entities. The lawsuit, lodged in the Third Judicial District Court, contends that DVC engaged in practices that contravene the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act by purporting to assist veterans without the … Read more

West Virginia Doctor Convicted for Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances, Loses Medical License and Clinic

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Chapmanville, WV — Brian McDevitt, a 61-year-old doctor from Chapmanville, was convicted by a federal jury on charges related to the illegal distribution of controlled substances, concluding a four-day trial. McDevitt, who operated as a sole provider at the Chapmanville Medical Clinic, now faces the loss of his medical license and forfeiture of his clinic. During the trial, it was revealed that McDevitt had prescribed medications such as hydrocodone and alprazolam on dates including May 17 and March 29 of the years 2022 and 2024, respectively. These prescriptions were deemed to have been issued outside … Read more

New York Attorney General Sues Suffolk Business for Illegally Clearing Protected Land for Commercial Development

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MANORVILLE, N.Y. — New York State authorities have initiated legal action against a Suffolk County business owner for allegedly violating environmental preservation laws by clearing protected land for a non-permissible cabinetry and woodworking operation. The suit, brought forth by the state’s Attorney General, Letitia James, and the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission, targets Roberts Premier Development LLC and its principal, David Roberts. It was filed this Monday in the State Supreme Court in Suffolk County. According to the lawsuit, Roberts Premier Development is accused of unlawfully clearing approximately 13,000 square feet of … Read more