Legal News

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

Judge halts HHS’s $11B cuts to state healthcare programs
In issuing an injunction, a federal district court in Rhode Island ruled that states and their populations would suffer irreparable harm if the funds allocated by Congress were not granted to them.
Florida cardiologist arrested for allegedly kissing patient without consent
“He has taken my freedom, my joy,” the alleged victim said. “I’m scared to go out now. I’m scared to go to my doctor’s appointments now."
Radiology practice will pay $2.9M to settle allegations it falsified PPP loan documents
Fairfax Radiological Consultants, located in the D.C. metro area, had employed over 500 individuals as of 2019, but by April 2020, its roster was down to fewer than 100, the DOJ note.
Report: Elon Musk stepping down from DOGE in ‘coming weeks’
The world's richest man is expected to return to his duties in the private sector. However, a source told Politico he will likely continue to have an informal role in the administration.
DOJ seeking death penalty in murder case against Luigi Magione
Federal authorities made the announcement on Tuesday. Mangione is still awaiting trial in New York on accusations he murdered UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson.

33-year-old radiologist father of 4 dies while hiking

James MacDonald, MD, with Oregon Health & Science University, went missing Nov. 6 in the Mount Hood National Forest.

DOJ sues to block UnitedHealth’s $3.3B acquisition of home health giant

The DOJ met with UnitedHealth execs in an attempt to resolve antitrust concerns out of court, but those talks stalled, a report claims.

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Patient suffers traumatic brain injury after radiologist misreads CT scan, lawsuit claims

The lawsuit names Betty Matthew, MD, Advanced Radiology Consultants and Hartford HealthCare, both in Connecticut, as defendants.

Walgreens settles class-action fraud lawsuit for $100M

The pharmacy chain is accused of charging insurance more for generic drugs than uninsured customers of its Prescription Saving Club.

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Cardiologist loses medical license over years-long fraud scheme

The New Jersey doctor already admitted to collecting more than $1.9 million in false claims from 2017 to 2022. He is also under investigation for an unrelated charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact due to an alleged incident with a patient.

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Radiologist dodges $2M malpractice verdict that jury pins on negligent surgeon

Hamilton County, Ohio, jurors ruled against surgeon Robert Bradley, MD, while absolving colleague and diagnostic specialist Sean A. Litherland, MD.

Kentucky AG launches criminal probe after conscious man nearly has organs harvested

Three years ago Anthony Hoover was declared brain dead—until he woke up on the operating room table, moments before his organs were removed. His story has spurred a criminal investigation by Kentucky's attorney general.

New Orleans cardiologist accused of sexually assaulting patients

The 63-year-old doctor was arrested on charges of sexual battery, battery and simple assault on Oct. 30.

Legal News

Judge halts HHS’s $11B cuts to state healthcare programs

Florida cardiologist arrested for allegedly kissing patient without consent

Radiology practice will pay $2.9M to settle allegations it falsified PPP loan documents

Report: Elon Musk stepping down from DOGE in ‘coming weeks’

DOJ seeking death penalty in murder case against Luigi Magione