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.

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After third conviction, ‘fake nurse' finally gets 75 months in prison

The U.S. Department of Justice said Leticia Gallarzo, 51, most recently pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft in Oct. 2023, but she skipped town and was able to get employment as a nurse and physician assistant in Illinois and California before being caught.

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Patient claims his eye doctor aggressively pursued and drugged him for a Las Vegas wedding

According to a report from Myrtle Beach Online, a lawsuit has been filed accusing the optometrist of emotional manipulation and domestic abuse. The complaint comes after she filed for divorce. 

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Express Scripts considering settlement with FTC to resolve insulin pricing dispute, filing reveals

The Federal Trade Commission said it's seeking a resolution with Cigna, the parent company of the pharmacy benefit manager. The agency filed an antitrust complaint against Express Scripts, Optum Rx and CVS Caremark in 2024, alleging the "Big Three" PBMs use anticompetitive tactics to control the insulin supply chain within their vertical.

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Anesthesiologist faces manslaughter charges in 'music bingo' death

An anesthesiologist in Colorado has been indicted on manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges after a patient died during routine cataract surgery. It was discovered that a game of music bingo may have been the distraction that led to Bart Writer, 56, losing his life.

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DOJ: Fraud settlements hit record $6.8B in 2025, with healthcare a primary focus

Of the $6.8 billion in judgments and settlements the U.S. Department of Justice reclaimed under the False Claims Act, $5.7 billion came from healthcare cases. The agency said fraud involving Medicare reimbursements, unnecessary patient care and managed care scams remains a key focus.

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Radiology practice prepares to ditch hospital partner 3 years before new contract ends

Danbury, Connecticut-based Advanced Imaging Specialists previously sued Trinity Health in November and is now prepared to vacate their contract amid ongoing challenges. 

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Investors sue to block private equity firms’ $18B acquisition of Hologic

The Marlborough, Massachusetts-based mammography systems manufacturer revealed details about the litigation in a Jan. 26 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Lawsuit filed against nonprofit hospital after Cerner hack exposes thousands

Aultman Health System notified its patients of the data breach in December 2025. However, the breach occurred some 11 months earlier. The organization said the delay was due to an ongoing investigation. The lawsuit against Aultman is seeking class action status.