Problems with Propofol continue for United Health Group in the hepatitis C outbreak in Nevada. Jury selection is underway.
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Jury Selection in Trial Against Health Plan of Nevada
Jury selection has begun in a civil trial against Health Plan of Nevada HMO. Patients allege they affected thousands of valley residents with hepatitis C exposure.
Potential Ebola Liability for Hospitals
The National Law Journal, October 20, 2014 (Source) — Hospitals are getting concerned over potential Ebola liability and lawyers last week urged healthcare and other clients to take precautions against spreading this potentially fatal disease — and to mitigate lawsuits. Robert Eglet, personal injury trial attorney of Eglet Law in Las Vegas, Nevada, shares his insight.
Patient Seeks Billion Dollar Settlement in Hep C Case
Law360, New York, October 17, 2014 (Source) — Health Plan of Nevada and Sierra Health Services, Inc. facing billions in damages at a trial beginning Monday, October 20th in Nevada, after a similar trial last year resulted in a historic multi-million dollar verdict. Patient alleges that these companies exposed customers to hepatitis C by knowingly referring them to […]