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 […]
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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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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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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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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December 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 state and raises broader concerns
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November 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 v. Department of Labor and
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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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November 21, 2025 | New York, NY — MedLegalNews.com — A recent appellate decision in New York sheds light on the high standard that workers compensation claimants must meet to prove COVID-19 exposure at work. In a case closely watched for its impact on any COVID-19 compensation claim New York workers may file, the court
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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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