Representative Matters
–Represented a women’s health care group for a reduction in damages in a previous malpractice suit. The State Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion that reversed the trial court and held that the statutory damages cap did not violate the right to a jury trial.
–Represented a health care association in an action filed against doctors formerly employed by the client, seeking damages and an injunction based on the former employees’ breach of the non-compete provisions in their respective employment agreements. Obtained a preliminary injunction against the former employees, enjoining them from further violating the non-compete provisions contained in the agreements.
–Assisting an organization facilitating relationships between the LGBTQ+ community and local health care organizations with information technology compliance and privacy issues to alleviate health care disparities
–Assisted a health care holdings company with filing an immediate motion to dismiss, arguing that the plaintiff’s interpretation of the contract was incorrect, that there was no anticipatory repudiation, and that the plaintiff lacked standing to assert the claims pled.
–Represented a large health care system in defense of unfair labor practice charges and contractual grievances relating to the client’s adoption of a policy requiring all staff members to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
–Represented a major health insurance provider on several class actions and dozens of individual lawsuits claiming violations of ERISA in administering certain plans.
–Represented physical therapists employed by a national rehabilitation health care group in a collective action for unpaid overtime and other uncompensated hours of work
–Represented a primary health insurance provider in two significant cases involving Native American Indian tribes. Both tribes claimed they were entitled to “Medicare-like rates” for hospital services under federal regulations and that the provider should have processed medical claims at MLR.
–Represented a health care insurance broker in a multi-party federal case involving an enforcement action by the US Department of Labor and a civil action involving the recommendation of alternative health care plans known as VEBAs.
–Represented several health plans in civil antitrust litigation matters involving allegations of price-fixing, refusals to deal, monopolization, and monopsonization issues.
–Represented a health care provider in a civil antitrust litigation matter regarding denied accreditation by a national certifying organization for anti-competitive reasons.
–Investigated a $6 million Medicaid and education fraud scheme, alleging improper Medicaid billing for special education services and diverting federal and state education funds for personal expenditures.
–Counsel to healthcare-related parties in litigation arising under the Bankruptcy Code and in connection with healthcare-related investigations arising in insolvency contexts.
–Represented a pain physician who was indicted as part of the nationwide opioid taskforce initiative and charged with health care fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1347. Our client was acquitted following trial.
