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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State malpractice damage cap shields radiologist from $5M jury award

Thomas McNalley previously sued Toledo Radiological Associates and Vincent Keiser, MD, alleging the physician failed to diagnose a blood clot in his abdomen. 

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Vascular imaging at heart of $71M fraud scheme—DOJ announces prison sentences

The years-long scheme involved sending kickbacks to physicians who ordered unnecessary transcranial doppler exams. Two conspirators have now been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay substantial fines.

CMS defers $260M in Medicaid funds as part of ‘major crackdown on healthcare fraud’

The money was meant for Minnesota, where criminals were indicted for abusing the Medicaid system to run bogus daycare centers. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services did not specify how the state can rectify the situation to the Trump administration’s satisfaction. 

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Lawsuit challenges $300K hip replacement that left patient permanently impaired

A civil trial in Maine is underway, where a 71-year-old patient alleges that in 2019, her surgeon read the wrong X-ray, leading to a delayed second procedure that would have put her on the road to recovery. 

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Radiologist's report omission under investigation following patient death

Officials are examining how a radiologist's CT findings may have played a part in the untimely death, as the doctor did not notate "swirling of the mesentery" in his interpretation. 

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Ohio health system sued by DOJ over alleged antitrust violations related to payer contracts

The U.S. Department of Justice and the state attorney general's office allege OhioHealth used its position of market dominance to pressure commercial plans into always keeping its hospitals and clinics in-network, even when competitors offer services for a better rate.

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Man posing as radiology sales rep arrested for allegedly stealing $14M in medical devices

Jacksonville, Florida, police first apprehended Michael J. Roberson on Feb. 10 following an investigation dating to December 2024. 

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With SCOTUS striking down ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, Trump implements 15% tax on all imports

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs unconstitutional. The administration responded by imposing a 10% rate across the board, later hiked to 15%. That will remain in effect for 150 days and require an act of Congress to extend.