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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Judge halts all lawsuits related to J&J talc formula

A U.S. judge halted all lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson over allegations that its talc formula products and baby powder contained cancer-causing asbestos, stopping any trials as the company has agreed to settle all claims for billions of dollars.

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Florida cardiology practice, 10 cardiologists pay $2M to settle fraud allegations

The practice and many of its cardiologists allegedly submitted false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE and the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program. 

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Cardiologist pays nearly $1M to resolve allegations of ‘elaborate and extensive’ kickback scheme

The Kentucky physician fought back against the allegations, but his attorney's arguments were not effective enough to sway the judge. 

Radiologist arrested for attempted murder-suicide

The American public heaved a collective sigh of relief upon hearing a family of four somehow survived their car’s violent tumble down a rocky 250-foot cliff in Northern California Jan. 2.

Louisiana cardiologist arrested in child pornography investigation

The 37-year-old pediatric cardiologist has already been fired from his position in the Our Lady of the Lake health system. Investigators have said they found no evidence that his patients were involved in any of the explicit materials. 

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DOJ makes 36 arrests in $1.2B telemedicine fraud scheme

Defendants in the case allegedly defrauded CMS for millions of dollars that were spent on luxury vehicles, real estate and more.

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New York cardiologist charged for alleged involvement in COVID-related fraud scheme

He was charged with three counts of healthcare fraud for an alleged scheme involving office visits that never occurred.

Hospital worker accused of murdering a stroke patient now under investigation for other assaults

The NHS employee is now being investigated for 13 different crimes, including the murder of a 75-year-old stroke patient.