Legal News

Stories about physicians and other healthcare professionals involved in lawsuits—as either a plaintiff or a defendantor accused of breaking the law. Various legal updates or unusual stories in the news may land here.

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Jury finds cardiologist guilty of 35 charges in sexual assault trial

Stephen Matthews, the Denver physician accused of drugging and assaulting multiple women he met online, was convicted by a jury after more than three days of deliberation. 

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Judge denies black-owned radiology practice’s request for injunction against RadNet center opening

Capitol Radiology had hoped to halt a new center from opening in Laurel, Maryland, contending it would have a “substantially adverse effect” on its business.
 

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Man arrested for multiple murders, including slaying of Detroit neurosurgeon

The body of Devon Hoover, MD, was discovered in his home in April 2023. Now, a man suspected of second murder has been charged for killing him.

cleveland clinic settles for failing to disclose research funding

Appeals court notches radiology another win in fight to fix No Surprises Act

The Radiology Business Management Association on Tuesday praised the ruling, calling it a “significant victory for patients and providers.” 

University of Maryland Laurel Medical Center

Black-owned radiology practice sues University of Maryland, RadNet claiming unfair bidding process

Capitol Radiology has provided outpatient imaging services to UMMS for 20 years, but the institution is working to open a new facility just 50 yards from its outpatient center. 

Novartis sues FDA over ‘unlawful’ approval of generic heart failure drug

The drugmaker argues that the FDA's recent approval of a generic version of Entresto should not be allowed for multiple reasons. Novartis sent multiple requests to the agency hoping to stop the approval, but the FDA denied each one. 

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DOJ suing health system in alleged kickback scheme

Three years after a pair of former hospital C-suite executives blew the whistle on their own institution, the U.S. Department of Justice has acted on the complaint.

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Cardiologist files lawsuit over salary—says she earns 37% less than male colleague she trained

A veteran cardiologist in Boston has filed a new lawsuit that claims she is earning a much lower salary than a less experienced male colleague. She believes this violates the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act.