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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Judge blocks Trump's shutdown layoffs—1,200 HHS workers spared for now

U.S. District Court Judge Susan Illston said the firings appear to be politically motivated and may exceed the authority of the executive branch. She sided against the Trump administration, issuing a temporary restraining order to stop 4,200 federal employees from being fired. 

State law change allows technologists to administer contrast under remote supervision

The update eliminates the requirement for a physician to be on-site and now allows techs to perform venipuncture and conduct contrast administration under remote supervision.

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Radiology group must pay $4M after fatal botched feeding tube check

A referrer ordered an X-ray to confirm proper tube placement, which was interpreted by Neil H. Parnes, MD, with Upstate Carolina Radiology at the time. 

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Woman arrested on 50-count indictment for impersonating a nurse

Crystal Scott, 44, of Las Vegas is accused of forging the signature of two physicians to prescribe drugs, including insulin, to diabetic children. She also allegedly operated an unlicensed healthcare business, portraying herself as a registered nurse.

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Physician sues after hospital allegedly ‘lost track’ of pediatric patient, who later died

Sudesh Ebenezer, MD, claims Hurley Medical Center retaliated against him after he expressed concerns over the incident. He is seeking unspecified damages.

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Renowned radiologist dies after car crashes into Connecticut River

The doctor was described as a kind, generous, funny and incredibly intelligent man who took joy in caring for others. 

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600 CDC employees laid off as 700 others mistakenly receive termination notices

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said the additional notices were sent in error. A union representing federal workers is challenging the firings, arguing that President Donald Trump lacks the authority to permanently eliminate jobs during a government shutdown. 

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DOJ says it quickly removed offending social media posts about Luigi Mangione

The posts violated a court order that forbade the agency from commenting publicly on Mangione’s alleged guilt in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The DOJ rejected the notion that the accused’s right to a fair trial was violated.