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Heightened State Oversight Reshapes Health Care Investment Landscape
December 22, 2025 | Sacramento, CA —…
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Celebrity Esthetician Sued Over Alleged Burns From Cosmetic Procedure
December 19, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA…
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California Stem Cell Clinic Ends $10 Million Malpractice Lawsuit
Jennifer BauderDecember 17, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA – MedLegalNews.com – A California-based stem cell clinic has formally dismissed its $10 million lawsuit against a law firm involved in a previous wrongful-death case. The litigation stemmed from allegations linked to a spinal stem cell injection that resulted in a patient’s death.…
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Appeals Court Reverses Subrogation Win After Procedural Missteps
December 15, 2025 | San Francisco, CA – MedLegalNews.com — A California appeals court has overturned a carrier’s summary judgment in a subrogation case, ruling that key procedural steps were either mishandled or ignored during the initial litigation. The decision sends the long-running dispute back to the trial level, where…
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Illinois High Court Hears Arguments for Medical Malpractice Retrial Over “Surrender” Note
December 12, 2025 | Chicago, IL — MedLegalNews.com — The Illinois Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a medical malpractice case where a trial court initially ruled in favor of the defendant health care provider. The controversy revolves around a so-called “surrender” note allegedly sent during the trial, which the…
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Florida Appeals Court Denies Punitive Damages in Nursing Home Death Suit
December 10, 2025 | Miami, FL — MedLegalNews.com — A Florida appellate court recently upheld a trial court’s refusal to allow punitive damages in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the death of a nursing home resident who suffered a rare spinal fracture. The court determined that the evidence presented did not establish the level…
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California Court Rejects Attempt to Revive Hip-Replacement Malpractice Case
December 8, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — A California appellate panel has refused to revive a medical malpractice lawsuit brought by a patient who claimed his hip-replacement surgery left him with a shortened leg and the need for corrective revision surgery. The court concluded that the plaintiff failed to present evidence strong…
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California Updates PQME Rules: What It Means for Injured Workers
December 5, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California workers’ compensation officials have implemented updates to the Panel Qualified Medical Evaluator (PQME) rules. The changes affect scheduling deadlines, evaluation locations, and procedural compliance — all crucial factors for workers navigating claims. New Scheduling Deadlines The updated rules require that medical‑legal evaluations with PQMEs must…
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California Physician Gives Up License After Regulatory Scrutiny and Malpractice Claims
Jennifer BauderDecember 1, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Malpractice claims have surfaced repeatedly against a California doctor, who has now voluntarily surrendered his medical license following multiple state investigations and ten lawsuits. The Medical Board of California’s acceptance of the surrender removes the physician’s ability to practice in the…
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December 1, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Malpractice claims have surfaced repeatedly against a California doctor, who has…
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Washington Court Says DLI Properly Calculated Disability Pension, No Unreasonable Delay
Jennifer BauderNovember 26, 2025 | Washington, D.C — MedLegalNews.com — A Washington appellate panel has ruled that the state Department of Labor and Industries (DLI) correctly recalculated a paramedic’s disability pension benefits and did not engage in any intentional or unjustified delay while issuing his retroactive payments. The decision in Yetter…
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AB 1415: New California Healthcare Transparency Law Takes Effect in 2026
November 24, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — California lawmakers are taking a bold step to protect physician autonomy and patient care as SB 351 and AB 1415 prepare to take effect on January 1, 2026. These landmark laws target private equity, hedge funds, and management services organizations (MSOs) exerting nonclinical control over medical practices. SB…
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CMA Backs Bill to Expand Physician Network for IMEs and QMEs
November 19, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — The California Medical Association (CMA) has announced its support for a new legislative proposal designed to address the growing shortage of Independent Medical Evaluators (IMEs) and Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) across the state. The measure seeks to streamline certification pathways, modernize training requirements, and attract more…
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Heightened State Oversight Reshapes Health Care Investment Landscape
December 22, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — State governments are asserting unprecedented control over health care transactions, signaling a major shift in how investors, providers, and dealmakers must approach the sector in 2026. What was once a largely federal conversation about consolidation and private equity involvement has now moved decisively to the state…
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Heightened State Oversight Reshapes Health Care Investment Landscape
December 22, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — State governments are asserting unprecedented control over health care transactions, signaling a major shift in how investors, providers, and dealmakers must approach the sector in 2026. What was once a largely federal conversation about consolidation and private equity involvement has now moved decisively to the state…
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Celebrity Esthetician Sued Over Alleged Burns From Cosmetic Procedure
December 19, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA – MedLegalNews.com – A Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit against a celebrity esthetician, claiming that a cosmetic procedure performed by the celebrity esthetician left her with severe burns and permanent facial scarring. The legal action underscores the increasing scrutiny of cosmetic treatments and the potential risks…
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Protected: DRAFT – COMING SOON
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California Stem Cell Clinic Ends $10 Million Malpractice Lawsuit
December 17, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA – MedLegalNews.com – A California-based stem cell clinic has formally dismissed its $10 million lawsuit against a law firm involved in a previous wrongful-death case. The litigation stemmed from allegations linked to a spinal stem cell injection that resulted in a patient’s death. The case was dismissed with…
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Appeals Court Reverses Subrogation Win After Procedural Missteps
December 15, 2025 | San Francisco, CA – MedLegalNews.com — A California appeals court has overturned a carrier’s summary judgment in a subrogation case, ruling that key procedural steps were either mishandled or ignored during the initial litigation. The decision sends the long-running dispute back to the trial level, where the parties will now face…
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Illinois High Court Hears Arguments for Medical Malpractice Retrial Over “Surrender” Note
December 12, 2025 | Chicago, IL — MedLegalNews.com — The Illinois Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a medical malpractice case where a trial court initially ruled in favor of the defendant health care provider. The controversy revolves around a so-called “surrender” note allegedly sent during the trial, which the plaintiff’s legal team argues may…
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Florida Appeals Court Denies Punitive Damages in Nursing Home Death Suit
December 10, 2025 | Miami, FL — MedLegalNews.com — A Florida appellate court recently upheld a trial court’s refusal to allow punitive damages in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the death of a nursing home resident who suffered a rare spinal fracture. The court determined that the evidence presented did not establish the level…
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California Court Rejects Attempt to Revive Hip-Replacement Malpractice Case
December 8, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — A California appellate panel has refused to revive a medical malpractice lawsuit brought by a patient who claimed his hip-replacement surgery left him with a shortened leg and the need for corrective revision surgery. The court concluded that the plaintiff failed to present evidence strong…
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California Updates PQME Rules: What It Means for Injured Workers
December 5, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California workers’ compensation officials have implemented updates to the Panel Qualified Medical Evaluator (PQME) rules. The changes affect scheduling deadlines, evaluation locations, and procedural compliance — all crucial factors for workers navigating claims. New Scheduling Deadlines The updated rules require that medical‑legal evaluations with PQMEs must…
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DLI Corrects Disability Pension, No Unreasonable Delay Found
December 3, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California’s Department of Labor & Industries (DLI) recently addressed a case involving the recalculation of an injured worker’s disability pension. The ruling determined that while the initial calculation was incorrect, the agency did not unreasonably delay payment of benefits. The decision underscores the importance of accuracy…
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Heightened State Oversight Reshapes Health Care Investment Landscape
December 22, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — State governments are asserting unprecedented control over health care transactions, signaling a major shift in how investors, providers, and dealmakers must approach the sector in 2026. What was once a largely federal conversation about consolidation and private equity involvement has now moved decisively to the state…
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Celebrity Esthetician Sued Over Alleged Burns From Cosmetic Procedure
December 19, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA – MedLegalNews.com – A Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit against a celebrity esthetician, claiming that a cosmetic procedure performed by the celebrity esthetician left her with severe burns and permanent facial scarring. The legal action underscores the increasing scrutiny of cosmetic treatments and the potential risks…
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Protected: DRAFT – COMING SOON
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California Stem Cell Clinic Ends $10 Million Malpractice Lawsuit
December 17, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA – MedLegalNews.com – A California-based stem cell clinic has formally dismissed its $10 million lawsuit against a law firm involved in a previous wrongful-death case. The litigation stemmed from allegations linked to a spinal stem cell injection that resulted in a patient’s death. The case was dismissed with…
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Appeals Court Reverses Subrogation Win After Procedural Missteps
December 15, 2025 | San Francisco, CA – MedLegalNews.com — A California appeals court has overturned a carrier’s summary judgment in a subrogation case, ruling that key procedural steps were either mishandled or ignored during the initial litigation. The decision sends the long-running dispute back to the trial level, where the parties will now face…
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Illinois High Court Hears Arguments for Medical Malpractice Retrial Over “Surrender” Note
December 12, 2025 | Chicago, IL — MedLegalNews.com — The Illinois Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a medical malpractice case where a trial court initially ruled in favor of the defendant health care provider. The controversy revolves around a so-called “surrender” note allegedly sent during the trial, which the plaintiff’s legal team argues may…
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Florida Appeals Court Denies Punitive Damages in Nursing Home Death Suit
December 10, 2025 | Miami, FL — MedLegalNews.com — A Florida appellate court recently upheld a trial court’s refusal to allow punitive damages in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the death of a nursing home resident who suffered a rare spinal fracture. The court determined that the evidence presented did not establish the level…
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California Court Rejects Attempt to Revive Hip-Replacement Malpractice Case
December 8, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — A California appellate panel has refused to revive a medical malpractice lawsuit brought by a patient who claimed his hip-replacement surgery left him with a shortened leg and the need for corrective revision surgery. The court concluded that the plaintiff failed to present evidence strong…
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California Updates PQME Rules: What It Means for Injured Workers
December 5, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California workers’ compensation officials have implemented updates to the Panel Qualified Medical Evaluator (PQME) rules. The changes affect scheduling deadlines, evaluation locations, and procedural compliance — all crucial factors for workers navigating claims. New Scheduling Deadlines The updated rules require that medical‑legal evaluations with PQMEs must…
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DLI Corrects Disability Pension, No Unreasonable Delay Found
December 3, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California’s Department of Labor & Industries (DLI) recently addressed a case involving the recalculation of an injured worker’s disability pension. The ruling determined that while the initial calculation was incorrect, the agency did not unreasonably delay payment of benefits. The decision underscores the importance of accuracy…