Case Notes

Virginia v. Sebelius

A Virginia judge ruled that the Minimum Essential Coverage Provision, otherwise known as the individual mandate, is unconstitutional.

Thomas More Law Center v. Obama

A recent finding showed that plaintiffs' claims failed under the Commerce Clause and General Welfare Clause.

Provena Covenant Medical Center v. Department of Revenue

The Illinois Supreme Court upheld an administrative agency's denial of a nonprofit hospital system's application for a charitable exemption under the state's property tax code.

Atlanta Oculoplastic Surgery v. Nestlehutt

The Georgia Supreme Court held that caps on noneconomic damages violate the Georgia Constitution.

Florida Birth Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association v. Department of Administrative Hearings et al.

The court held held that hospitals must separately warn obstetrical patients about the state law that bars malpractice lawsuits for birth-related neurological injuries.

Barnes v. Humana Medical Plan, Inc.

Florida court orders the dismissal of a lawsuit involving a health insurance plan governed by the Federal Employee Health Benefit Act (FEHBA).

Recent Cases in Licensing and Peer Review

Keith v. ManorCare, Inc., et al.

The Appellate Court for the State of New Mexico reversed a $53.2 million jury verdict against a nursing home in a wrongful death action.