Nurse

Nurse Acquitted, Doctor Faces Uncertain Future in Inmate’s Death at San Diego Jail

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SAN DIEGO, California – A nurse has been acquitted of involuntary manslaughter charges related to the death of an inmate at a women’s jail in San Diego County. However, a jury was unable to reach a verdict regarding a doctor also facing manslaughter charges in connection with the same incident. After deliberating for just over two days, Danalee Pascua, 39, was found not guilty by an El Cajon jury of causing the death of Elisa Serna at the Las Colinas Detention Facility in Santee on November 11, 2019. In addition, jurors voted 9-3 in favor … Read more

Landmark Verdict: California Jury Awards $41.49 Million to Fired NICU Nurse in Case against Kaiser Foundation

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Los Angeles, California – A veteran neonatal intensive care unit charge nurse has been awarded $41.49 million in damages by a California jury. The nurse sued Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., claiming that she was wrongfully fired. The jury found in her favor, concluding that the nurse’s termination was unjust. The nurse, whose name has not been disclosed, alleged that she was fired in retaliation for raising concerns about the compromised safety protocols at the hospital. According to her complaint, she repeatedly reported instances where proper infection control measures were not … Read more

Nurse Triumphs in $41 Million Lawsuit Against Kaiser Permanente for Discrimination and Wrongful Termination

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Oakland, California – A nurse has been victorious in her discrimination and wrongful termination lawsuit against health care provider Kaiser Permanente, winning a staggering $41 million in a jury verdict. The former charge nurse at Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center in Los Angeles brought the suit against Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, alleging age and disability discrimination, as well as other violations. The charge nurse was fired in 2019 after enduring multiple comments about her age from a supervisor and other employees. The comments included remarks about retirement and insinuations that … Read more

Pennsylvania Passes New Laws: Stricter Penalties for Package Theft and Organized Retail Theft, Expanded Access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs, and More

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – While Pennsylvania politicians face challenges in passing certain laws, they have had no trouble enacting legislation to recognize unique observances such as Certified Public Accountant Week and William Penn Landing Site in Chester Month. However, beyond these seemingly trivial proclamations, a slate of recently passed laws will have a significant impact on millions of Pennsylvanians this year. From cracking down on porch pirates to expanding access to specialized healthcare programs, here are some noteworthy laws that will come into effect in Pennsylvania. One law, known as Senate Bill 527, aims to address … Read more