Medical

Colorado Supreme Court to Reexamine $9.2 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict Due to Insurance Payment Controversy

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DENVER, Colorado — The Colorado Supreme Court is considering whether to uphold a judge’s decision to override a state law and award a man the full $9.2 million that a jury awarded him in a medical malpractice case. The case involves a severely botched surgery that left the plaintiff with major injuries and significant medical expenses. The plaintiff, Susan Ann Scholle, is appealing on behalf of her late husband who filed the lawsuit against Sky Ridge Medical Center and the doctors who operated on him. The jury awarded $9.2 million, but the defendants argued that … Read more

New California Law Allows Retirees to Keep Assets and Qualify for Medi-Cal

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Los Angeles, California – A new California law set to take effect on January 1, 2024 could have significant implications for retired individuals. Under this law, assets such as bank accounts, cash, and second vehicles will no longer be considered when determining eligibility for Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program. This means that even those with significant assets, including a million dollars in the bank, could still qualify for Medi-Cal. For retired individuals on Medicare, qualifying for Medi-Cal can be like having long-term care insurance without the expensive premiums or the need for a physical exam. … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Westchester Medical Center Ordered to Pay $120 Million in Historic Medical Malpractice Case

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White Plains, NY – In a groundbreaking medical malpractice case, a jury at the state Supreme Court awarded a staggering $120 million verdict against Westchester Medical Center. This historic judgment is hailed as the largest ever in the county. The verdict follows a devastating stroke suffered by William Lee, a resident of Elmsford, in November 2018. According to Attorney Ben Rubinowitz, the hospital’s failure to promptly diagnose and treat Lee resulted in severe brain damage. As a consequence, Lee’s life has been forever altered, as he is now confined to a residential brain injury center. … Read more

Federal Trade Commission Blocks John Muir Health’s $142.5 Million Acquisition of San Ramon Regional Medical Center, Citing Competition Concerns

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San Ramon, California – John Muir Health has abandoned its plans to acquire Tenet Healthcare’s San Ramon Regional Medical Center after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit to block the move, citing concerns about competition in the area. The San Ramon Medical Center, a 123-bed acute care hospital located west of Oakland, sits just 14 miles away from another John Muir Health hospital. Federal regulators argue that the proposed acquisition would “substantially lessen competition for critical healthcare services” along the I-680 corridor, which spans parts of California’s Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. A … Read more