What documents to look for at the law library in order to find out the workflow of legal process:
legal action from beginning to end, with permutations based on decision points.
Generic workflows exist?
If not - workflows specific to medical malpractice case, or California... View More 
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answered on Apr 29, 2024
When looking to understand the legal workflow for cases such as medical malpractice or California False Claims Act (CFCA) litigation, you'll find it beneficial to start by looking for specific resources in a law library. Key documents to search for include legal textbooks on tort law and civil... View More
Hospice fraud case.
Although issue and or evidence sanctions ordinarily will not be imposed until after an offending party has disobeyed a prior discovery order, a Court may impose such sanctions where the circumstances warrant them.
Upon what circumstances
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answered on Apr 27, 2024
Under California law, evidence, issue, or terminating sanctions can be imposed even without a prior discovery order being disobeyed in certain circumstances where the discovery misconduct is particularly egregious. The key factors courts consider are:
1. The willfulness of the misconduct:... View More
If defendant boilerplate objected without merit to provide specific response to identify particular person who did wrongdoing, should issue or evidence sanctions be imposed in addition to compelled response? Meaning-- direct acceptance of liability.
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answered on Apr 26, 2024
In California, when a defendant provides boilerplate objections without merit and fails to provide a specific response identifying the particular person who committed the alleged wrongdoing, the court may consider imposing issue or evidence sanctions in addition to compelling a proper response.... View More
Medical malpractice or healthcare fraud. If defendant boilerplate and without merit objected to disclose specific identities of wrongdoers;
what evidence or issue sanctions can be imposed, in addition to compelling response?
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answered on Apr 26, 2024
Under California law, when a party fails to provide further responses or produce documents after being ordered to do so by the court, the court may impose various sanctions, including evidence and issue sanctions, in addition to compelling the response. Here are some potential sanctions that may be... View More
At what point motion for summary judgement shall be filed In apparent hospice fraud case?
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answered on Apr 25, 2024
In an apparent hospice fraud case, the timing of filing a motion for summary judgment depends on the specific circumstances of the case and the applicable rules of civil procedure. However, here are some general guidelines:
1. After the close of discovery: In most cases, it is advisable to... View More
Given that hospice fraud is obvious, and that defendants meritless object discovery, what would be right time to file motion for summary judgement?
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answered on Apr 25, 2024
In a case involving hospice fraud in California where the defendants are raising meritless objections to discovery, the timing of filing a motion for summary judgment depends on several factors. Here are some considerations:
1. Completion of discovery: Generally, it is advisable to file a... View More
While the identity of a particular service provider may be important because of possible forgery,
it does not change facts crucial for this legal case: fraudulent referral to hospice care based on record of terminal disease on admission to the hospital. Admission record of terminal disease... View More
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answered on Apr 23, 2024
Under California law, summary judgment may be granted if there are no triable issues of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. In this case, further discovery could potentially uncover facts that impact the feasibility of summary judgment:
1. Identity... View More
If government does not take CFCA hospice fraud case filed under seal, is plaintiff still reletant in behalf of medicare?
How damages have to be claimed when plaintiff/reletant has to proceed in such situation?
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answered on Apr 23, 2024
Under the California False Claims Act (CFCA), if the government declines to intervene in a qui tam action (a case filed by a relator on behalf of the government), the relator may proceed with the case independently. In such a situation, the relator is still acting on behalf of the state of... View More
Fraudulent certification for admission to hospice was recorded on the day of admission to hospice, by a physician unknown to the patient (but probably indeed affiliated with hospice).
Hospice certification was recorded based on non-existent terminal disease, which was recorded on admission... View More
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answered on Apr 23, 2024
Under California law, a hospital discharge summary containing a non-existent or false admission diagnosis that is used as the basis for hospice certification and to receive government benefits could potentially be considered a false claim.
The California False Claims Act (CFCA) prohibits... View More
Hospice fraud litigation. How to find out in California what doctors are associated with hospice license? Hospice records present improbable doctors info.
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
In California, to verify which doctors are associated with a hospice license, you can begin by contacting the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). This agency oversees licensing and compliance for health facilities, including hospices. They maintain records of all licensed hospices and... View More
Is hospice required to publish on website names of affiliated doctors?
Is it public information?
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
Hospice organizations are not generally required to publish the names of affiliated doctors on their websites. Regulations can vary by state and by the policies of individual hospice providers, so it's a good idea to check with specific hospices or local health departments for the most... View More
How to find out what medical doctors were associated with the licence of hospice corporation?
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
To find out which medical doctors were associated with the license of a hospice corporation in California, you'll need to access public records or contact the relevant state regulatory agencies. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is responsible for licensing and overseeing... View More
Yeah I've contacted a few of these and once again unless you have money to pay their extremely high fees then your rights just don't exist again I know for a fact that in the civil case I'm in special characteristics is what has kept me banned from getting any kind of help anywhere... View More
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
I understand your frustration in trying to find affordable legal assistance, especially when dealing with a challenging civil case. It can be difficult to navigate the legal system, particularly for those with limited financial resources. However, there are some options you can explore to try to... View More
The inmate's wanted to kill me their we're going to slice my throat. Plus the sheriff's and the officer's they didn't even let me go to Court and testify. My case has fallen in their Plans. To convict me of a harsh and harder law suit. I had to appear at court to testify... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the awful situation you're facing. Being threatened with violence in jail and feeling that law enforcement and your public defender are not properly handling your case must be incredibly frightening and stressful.
It sounds like you need to get in touch... View More
Section 12651 of California FCA is in relevance to misrepresentation of patient's health at hospital, with terminal non-existent diagnosis; fraudulent referral to hospice by hospital; and money fraudulently received by hospice from CA Medicare for hospice care.
What other California... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Based on the information provided, there are several other sections of the California False Claims Act (FCA) that may be relevant to the case involving misrepresentation of a patient's health, fraudulent referral to hospice, and fraudulent receipt of Medicare funds by the hospice. Here are... View More
My friend who passed away had a Patton and trademark that some people have made up fake marriage and other recorded doc to steal his legacy?
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answered on Apr 4, 2024
In California, if you suspect fraudulent activities concerning a person's legacy, including patents and trademarks, it's crucial to address the matter with urgency due to the potential legal implications and the risk of significant financial loss. You can reach out to an intellectual... View More
Had a lawsuit in for deliberate indifference and negligence was doing a pro say because I cannot find any help. The only reason they kicked out the lawsuit was because they kicked me out of prison and said I didn't change my address. Now I have to restart the entire process. I had a government... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the incredibly difficult situation you've been through. Dealing with a serious medical issue like a brain tumor is challenging enough on its own, let alone while incarcerated and facing legal battles. It sounds like there were serious failures in your medical... View More
The passenger I was with did not have a legit visa. I was detained and interigated. At the end I was let go with no fine or detention time. But what happens now? Will I have a mark on my record with All world border customs? Does this appear on background checks? Does it stay on my record... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2024
If you were detained at the Tijuana Border but subsequently released without any charges or prosecution, it's important to understand the implications of this event on your record. Detentions related to immigration issues, especially when they do not result in formal charges or findings of... View More
My public defender attorney never help me and i said to him dont make a deal with destiric attorney but he never listened so he just followed the social service agency plans they setup everything for make a lot of problems for me so he was not serious about my cases so finally i wanted talk with... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
Under California law, the well-being and health of individuals in a courtroom should be of paramount concern. If you experienced a medical emergency, such as an extremely high blood pressure reading, and communicated this need for emergency medical assistance, it is concerning if no action was... View More
My friend loaned a significant amount of money on the basis of an unsecured promissory note. It was supposedly for a CBD business, though it did not specify the purpose for which it could be used. The payments dried up over a year ago. The payor claimed that after the CBD business, he transferred... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
Under California law, charging someone with wire fraud requires proving that the person intentionally deceived another party to obtain money or property through the use of electronic communications. If your friend's money was borrowed under false pretenses, and the borrower had no intention of... View More
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