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Doctor shortage? If there is, it won’t be because of malpractice insurance Friday, June 11, 2010
A recent article by Tammy Worth in the Los Angeles Times devotes more than 1,200 words to “the coming doctor shortage.” It’s interesting to note that none of those words are “malpractice” or “insurance.”
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“Medical providers should not be shielded from the consequences of causing injuries more than any other group” Thursday, June 10, 2010
Attorney Heather E. Stern writes about the problems with MICRA, the California law that limits what juries can award to victims of medical negligence.
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How the Classmates.com settlement is more than a $2 coupon Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Would the website have stopped using false information to lure new members if someone who had been duped just called and said, “Hey, this is wrong, cut it out”? Or did it take legal action to bring about change?
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A victim of medical radiation overdoses tells his story Monday, May 24, 2010
Michael Heuser, “Patient 1″ in the investigation into medical radiation overdoses at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, describes what happened to him and the impact it has had on his life.
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Big Wallet: Insurance industry throws $17 mil at June 8 contests Sunday, May 23, 2010
Bulk of money goes in support of Prop. 17, while millions more backs insurance-industry legislative candidates — and oppose their main rivals — in Orange and San Diego counties.
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A conversation about defibrillators and class action settlements Monday, May 17, 2010
On May 13, plaintiffs attorney Tim Blood of San Diego was a guest on “Top Story” with host Chris Reed on San Diego talk radio station AM 600 KOGO. It’s a stimulating conversation.
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When “green” means greed: consumers strike back against inflated claims Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Some companies seem to think consumers will pay more for products they think are environmentally friendly — whether they are or not. But such attempts at “greenwashing” are leading to lawsuits.
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