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Maryland's First Class Action Suit Against St. Joseph Medical Center for Unnecessary Stent Procedures
Filed By Murphy P.A. & the Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos, P.C.
Claim alleges doctor performed unnecessary cardiac catheterization procedures with stent placement and St. Joseph engaged in fraud, etc.
(Baltimore, MD - January 28, 2010) Murphy P.A. and the Law Offices of Peter Angelos, P.C. of Baltimore have filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of patients who underwent unnecessary invasive cardiac procedures at St. Joseph Medical Center. The suit contends that Dr. Mark Midei performed hundreds, if not thousands, of unnecessary cardiac stent procedures on patients as revealed by a federal investigation.
To ensure the immediate safety of patients, Murphy P.A. and the Law Offices of Peter Angelos, P.C. have asked for an injunction:
- Stopping the hospital from performing any further cardiac catheterization procedures without third party peer review unless there is imminent need;
- Requiring the hospital to provide full medical insurance coverage to all of its patients who lost their health insurance or became uninsurable because of the performance of unnecessary cardiac catheterization procedures; and
- To pay the costs associated with the review of plaintiffs' catheterization procedures.
“This is the worst abuse of the public trust we have seen in recent memory by a hospital in which patients place their confidence in seeking care and treatment,” said William “Billy” Murphy.
Murphy added: “It is unfortunate that an institution such as St. Joseph, which has served so many people so well for so many years, would have allowed such a practice to have occurred.”
Contact: Lisa Bennett, 410-951-8811; 410-940-8590
Lisa.Bennett@murphypa.com
About Murphy P.A.: Murphy P.A. is led by nationally known trial lawyer William H. Murphy, Jr. The firm specializes in complex civil litigation including commercial, personal injury, medical malpractice, employment, civil rights and class actions. Murphy P.A. is majority African-American owned and features a diverse group of attorneys with an extraordinary track record of success in jury verdicts, awards and settlements.
About the Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos, P.C.: The name of Peter G. Angelos has long been synonymous with service and success. As an attorney for over 40 years, he has devoted his professional life to representing those who have suffered damages by harmful products, professional malpractice, and personal injury. Peter Angelos is a defender of minority rights, a formidable opponent, and a tireless champion for Baltimore, his hometown. The Angelos firm was chosen by the State of Maryland to represent it in the landmark action against the tobacco industry which resulted in a multi-billion dollar settlement for the State.
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Announces
Ban Asbestos in America Act Passes U.S. Senate
Oct 04, 2007 ADAO Praises U.S. Senate for Passing Senator Patty Murray's Ban Asbestos in America Act
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), an organization dedicated to serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today praised the passage of Senator Patty Murray (D-WA)'s Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007 by the U.S. Senate. The Ban Asbestos in America Act is an effort to ban all production and use of asbestos in America, launch public education campaigns to raise awareness about its dangers and expand research and treatment of diseases caused by asbestos.
"Senator Patty Murray is a hero for all asbestos victims and their families, and a future protector of generations to come, helping to ensure a safer environment for us all," said Linda Reinstein, Executive Director and Cofounder of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO). "We praise the Senate for passing Senator Murray's monumental Ban Asbestos in America Act and now encourage the House to follow this important bi-partisan lead for a full ban on asbestos. We also extend a special thanks to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) for their critical support. We look forward to the day when asbestos disease will no longer needlessly claim lives."
The occurrence of asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis, is growing out of control. Studies estimate that during the next decade, 100,000 victims in the United States will die of an asbestos related disease - equaling 30 deaths per day.
Murray's Asbestos Ban Passes Senate
About Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) was founded by asbestos victims and their families in 2004. ADAO seeks to give asbestos victims a united voice to help ensure that their rights are fairly represented and protected, and raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and the often deadly asbestos related diseases. ADAO is funded through voluntary contributions and staffed by volunteers. For more information visit www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org.
Website: http://www.ADAO.US
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