Representative Cases
An orthopedic surgeon sued the firm’s client and each of the largest health care plans in which he participated as the representative of a putative class of specialist physicians. He complained of managed care “hassles” and the alleged damage done to specialist practitioners by managed care. The firm led the defense, drafted dismissal briefing that disposed of many of the plaintiff’s claims, and defended class certification proceedings that resulted in the denial of class certification. Finally, the firm moved for summary judgment on the plaintiff’s remaining Lanham Act claim, and summary judgment was granted. After briefing and argument, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the summary judgment granted in favor of the firm’s client.
Case / Citation: Ford v. NYLCare Health Plans of the Gulf Coast, Inc., 301 F.3d 329 (5th Cir. 2002)
Opinion(s)
- Fifth Circuit Opinion (pdf)