Medical

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

Judge Blocks Alabama Medical Marijuana Licenses Amid Legal Battle

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Montgomery, Alabama – A judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing Alabama from granting licenses to medical marijuana facilities due to an ongoing legal dispute over the selection process. Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson halted the issuance of licenses for “integrated” facilities that handle the cultivation, transportation, and sale of medical marijuana. This decision comes as companies that were not chosen for the five available integrated licenses challenge the selection process, claiming that the commission violated its own rules. The commission has already attempted to award licenses three times, but the first two selections … Read more

New Laws in Pennsylvania: From Porch Pirates to Medical Marijuana, Here’s What You Need to Know in 2024

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – As the weekend approaches, the Philadelphia region prepares for a winter storm. However, the city’s record snow-deprivation streak seems to be safe. In addition to the weather, new laws are set to take effect in Pennsylvania. These changes will impact areas such as SEPTA crime and medical marijuana sales. One significant change is the introduction of felony charges for porch pirates. With over 3,000 packages stolen annually in Philadelphia, the law aims to deter thieves by increasing penalties for mail theft. Another notable change is the allowance for all medical marijuana growers … Read more