Everyone around the world, and now in the United States, is struggling to understand what we each can do to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and protect our loved ones, especially those at higher risk of having life-threatening consequences if they contract the virus. This blog addresses legal rights employees can assert if they feel their employer is not adequately protecting them from exposure to this virus. All Employers have a Legal … [Read more...]
Schaefer Halleen Prevails on a $1.38 Million Fraud Claim in Jury Trial
Larry Schaefer and Lauren D’Cruz just completed a four-day jury trial in Denver, Colorado federal district court on behalf of a medical device account executive. Last Thursday, October 24, 2019, the jury returned a verdict finding the Defendant, Sorin CRM USA, liable for fraud in the inducement, awarding our client $1.38 MM in damages. When looking for the right advocate, you need to be sure that your legal counsel is fully prepared to … [Read more...]
Larry Schaefer Published in Minnesota Physician Medical Journal
Larry Schaefer, whose lengthy employment law career has led him to represent many healthcare professionals Minneapolis, is the author of an article recently published in Minnesota Physician concerning peer reviews for physicians and the employment rights that apply to the process. What is Peer Review for Physicians? Most medical professionals who work as an employee at a larger facility have heard the term “peer review” once or twice. It’s the … [Read more...]
What Happens When Disputes Arise About Physician Contracts
Like physician contracts in every other state, Minnesota physician contracts don’t typically lead to litigated disputes. That’s due in large part to how loosely both the doctor and the employer are bound in most contracts on critical points like resignation or severance. Contracts generally allow the employer to terminate the relationship on notice of a month or two, even without giving or having any reason, and there’s usually a reciprocal … [Read more...]
How To Challenge Adverse Action After Peer Review
My previous blog, What Medical Professionals Need To Know When Facing Peer Review, outlined the internal peer review process for medical professionals facing peer review. This blog focuses on what rights are available in a “worst-case” scenario, when the internal peer review process is over and the decision to terminate or otherwise restrict privileges has been upheld. In these situations, the hospital is required to make reports to the state … [Read more...]