Healthcare Law

GMSR represents insurers, hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers in the full range of claims facing them.  Issues that GMSR’s appellate lawyers have successfully handled on appeal include claims of malpractice, elder abuse, termination of physician staff privileges, and healthcare service plan regulation.

May 15, 2009 Related Cases
In re Marriage of Feliciano (May 15, 2009, G039357) 2009 WL 1364420 [nonpublished opinion]

GMSR’s client Janna Feliciano and musician Jose Feliciano divorced in 1978. Their community property included royalty rights for dozens of Janna’s and Jose’s compositions and Jose’s recordings, including still-popular original works such as Feliz Navidad and covers of other songs such as Light My Fire.

Apr 07, 2009 Related Cases
Loerch v. Regents of the University of Cal. (Apr. 7, 2009, D051154) 2009 WL 924420 [nonpublished opinion]

The plaintiff sought reversal of a defense verdict in medical malpractice suit. He faulted the trial court for failing to investigate allegations of juror misconduct midway through trial and for denying his motion to augment his expert’s declaration. He also challenged a ruling that sustained

Oct 22, 2008 Related Cases
Schulman v. Regents of the University of Cal. (Oct. 22, 2008, B195349) 2008 WL 4647872 [nonpublished opinion]

The plaintiff brought a medical malpractice action against GMSR’s client, the Regents of the University of California. After the Regents moved for summary judgment, the plaintiff sought two continuances for filing her opposition. The trial court granted her initial request, but denied the second and

Apr 23, 2008 Related Cases
Unruh-Haxton v. Regents of University of Cal. (2008) 162 Cal.App.4th 343

Action by fertility patients for unconsented use of genetic material

Apr 04, 2008 Related Cases
Prince v. Sutter Health Central (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 971

MICRA governs claims for non-economic damages from registered but unlicensed health care providers

Feb 11, 2008 Related Cases
Segal v. McBride (Feb. 11, 2008, B193092) 2008 WL 353108 [nonpublished opinion]

Medical malpractice: informed consent

Krishnan v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Jan. 23, 2008, B194755) 2008 WL 186652 [nonpublished opinion]

Defendants moved for summary judgment on a medical malpractice claim. Plaintiff filed his opposition more than a week late, asking the trial court to excuse the lateness because of an unspecified calendaring error by his counsel’s office. The trial court denied the request and granted

Chosak v. Alameda County Medical Center (2007) 153 Cal.App.4th 549

Whether medical student is a “health care provider” for purposes of the MICRA statute of limitations

Jun 13, 2007 Related Cases
Cal. Pacific Medical Center v. Superior Court, 2007 Cal. LEXIS 6273

Right to privacy in patient medical records (writ)

Nov 21, 2006 Related Cases
Fields v. Yusuf (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 1381

Medical malpractice/foreign object – res ipsa, captain of the ship, non-delegable duty

Who We Serve

PUBLIC ENTITIES

Whether on appeal, assisting trial counsel, or advising government officials contemplating legislative action, GMSR provides unique insight into the complex laws that impact public entities.

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INSURERS

Where coverage may exist, GMSR represents insureds on appeal effectively and efficiently. Where it does not, the firm protects insurers’ right to deny claims.

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BUSINESSES

GMSR offers corporate clients objective assessments on appeal, based on a deep understanding of the limitations and opportunities of appellate review.

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TRIAL COUNSEL

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INDIVIDUALS

GMSR vigorously advocates the rights of individual plaintiffs and defendants, in both state and federal appellate courts.

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COMMUNITY PRO BONO

As part of GMSR’s long-standing commitment to social justice and equality, GMSR provides pro bono appellate services to individuals and to community organizations on issues of concern.

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