A judge upheld a previous trial victory that cleared Prairie Cardiovascular Consults of alleged mishandling of a patient and not fully understanding the severity of the heart condition prior to their death.

The dispute dates to August, when Suzanne Garraffa first contacted Connecticut-based Jefferson Radiology seeking X-rays. 

The 67-year-old cardiologist was accused of inappropriately touching multiple female patients. All charges were cleared except a single assault charge for hugging one patient and kissing her on the cheek without consent.

A Washington woman was pulled over and arrested because a state trooper thought she was driving under the influence. It turned out that she was not drunk, but suffering from a frontal-lobe subdural hematoma. She has now filed a lawsuit against the county. 

Florida resident Rick Nassenstein allegedly “played a central role” in a scheme that involved paying physicians “exorbitant” fees to refer patients for PET scans. 

Back in October, a mobile cardiac imaging provider and its CEO agreed to pay $85 million to settle allegations they had participated in a kickback scheme. This latest DOJ complaint focuses on a former executive not named in that initial settlement. 

Detectives believe there may be additional victims of the Texas cardiologist. Former patients with anything to report are being asked to call in and share their stories. 

Plaintiff attorneys also allege the sedative was administered in an excessive dose, forcing the woman to go back on anti-seizure meds and delay her fertility treatment.