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.

Feb 13, 2001 Related Cases
Andrew P. v. Regents of the University of California (2001, A089758)

Attorney fee issues in case involving confidential patient records

Groom v. Health Net (2000) 82 Cal.App.4th 1189

Factors considered in whether a party waived arbitration clause by participating in litigation

Berman v. Health Net (2000) 80 Cal.App.4th 1359

Factors considered in whether a party waived arbitration clause by participating in litigation

Kelly v. Methodist Hospital of So. California (2000) 22 Cal.4th 1108

Availability of religious entity exemption for hospital under the California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA)

Barris v. County of Los Angeles (1999) 20 Cal.4th 101

Applicability of MICRA recovery limitations to a claim under the Emergency Medical Treatment & Active Labor Act

Mercy Hospital & Medical Center v. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies (1997) 15 Cal.4th 213

Hospital satisfaction of statutory lien from percentage of patient’s recovery from third party

Salgado v. County of Los Angeles (1998) 19 Cal.4th 629

Medical malpractice – periodic payment issues under MICRA

Cabanillas v. Thrifty Corporation (1998, G021347)

Medical malpractice against hospital

Jun 01, 1997 Related Cases
Minton v. Duckor (1997) 1997 Cal.App. Unpub. LEXIS

Medical malpractice – failure to diagnose

Justine Hall v. Regents of the University of California (1996) 43 Cal.App.4th 1580

Medical malpractice – defense costs under C.C.P. § 1038

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

The firm’s lawyers are team players, collaborating with trial counsel at any level from legal strategy to writing or editing trial court motions and appellate briefs.

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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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