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.

Doctor arrested for $5.2M fraud linked to using medical ozone gas on patients
Jawad Bhatti, MD is facing a 26-count indictment from the U.S. Department of Justice after he allegedly advertised the use of ozone gas as a treatment for pain, then billed Medicare and Medicaid for the unapproved procedures.
Medical malpractice lawsuits are rare in sports cardiology—but they can cost providers millions
When doctors are accused of mishandling the heart health of a young athlete, it occasionally ends up being settled in a courtroom.
HHS, RFK sued by medical associations over COVID policy shift
Multiple professional groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians, challenge recent policy changes to vaccine recommendations for COVID-19, which end routine inoculations for minors and pregnant women.
What’s in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’—and what was left out?
Sweeping tax cuts and reduced spending on Medicaid and SNAP were signed into law by President Donald Trump. However, a key provision that would have paused new AI regulations was removed by the Senate.
‘Flesh-eating’ hoax on UnitedHealth leaves Las Vegas woman behind bars
Jennifer Forbes, 50, allegedly sent a cryptic, threatening letter to a UnitedHealthcare office along with an unknown substance. She has been charged with two counts of terrorism.

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Lawsuit accuses cardiologists, hospital of negligence after failed heart transplant

The suit, which includes multiple accusations of malpractice and dishonest behavior, is just the latest chapter of a story that has been making headlines for years.

Attorneys seek injunction forcing governor to restore radiologist’s role on state medical board

The Liberty Justice Center filed the motion on Tuesday in its ongoing lawsuit against Wyoming's Republican Gov. Mark Gordon.

Jury awards woman $7M after radiologist misread leaves her blind at age 23

The case dates to November 2020 when Allison Mitchell was admitted at Saint Vincent Hospital for a headache that led to her losing consciousness.

Catholic hospital sued for refusing to perform emergency abortion on a hemorrhaging patient

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing Providence St. Joseph Hospital to discourage an incident like this from happening in the future.

Newsom vetoes bill to regulate private equity transactions in healthcare

Assembly Bill 3129 would have given the California Attorney General oversight of all private equity investments or purchases involving a healthcare entity. Gov. Gavin Newsom argued that a similar regulatory framework is already in place.

Sectra earns $353M enterprise imaging contract amid legal challenge

Quebec-headquartered imaging solutions provider Christie Innomed is fighting the deal in court, claiming the bidding process was unfair.

State Supreme Court set to weigh in on radiology certificate-of-need battle

Pinnacle Health Services and Duke are arguing in court over their ability to add additional MRI services in Wake County, North Carolina.

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Public health coalition wins lawsuit against EPA for lack of fluoride oversight

A federal judge in California ruled existing evidence of the negative effects of fluoride in drinking water warrants an investigation and potential action from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Legal News

Doctor arrested for $5.2M fraud linked to using medical ozone gas on patients

Medical malpractice lawsuits are rare in sports cardiology—but they can cost providers millions

HHS, RFK sued by medical associations over COVID policy shift

What’s in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’—and what was left out?

‘Flesh-eating’ hoax on UnitedHealth leaves Las Vegas woman behind bars