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California Overhauls HMO Oversight, Calls on Congress to Follow Suit

September 28, 1999  ·  Jamie Court

<p class="source">Associated Press</p> <p>A wide-ranging new package of health care laws that grants Californians the right to sue HMOs for damages has raised hopes among consumer advocates and Democratic officials that the federal government will follow suit.</p>

Proposed Law Would Regulate Court Reporter, Litigant Relationship

September 13, 1999  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Agreements giving 'an advantage to any party' would be outlawed</h3><p class="source">The Legal Intelligencer</p> <p>A court reporter hired by a litigant would no longer be allowed to give that client preferential treatment under proposed legislation in Pennsylvania.</p>

Insurance Study

March 9, 1999  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">City News Service</p> <p>Motorists and others injured in auto accidents have received steadily lower payments from insurance companies since a 1988 state Supreme Court decision, according to a study released today.</p>

Ambulance Chaser? Why You @#%*!

February 23, 1999  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Recorder</p> <p>Richard Huber made that mistake in a story published Jan. 22 in <i>The Hartford Courant</i>, two days after jurors in San Bernardino hit Aetna U.S. Healthcare of California with a $120.5 million judgment for refusing to cover an experimental treatment for</p>

The People v. HMOs

February 1, 1999  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>You Can Sue Your Boss. You Can Even Sue the President. But Most Americans Can't Sue Their Health Insurer. Reform is Afoot to Change That.</h3><p class="source">Time Magazine</p> <p>Attorney David Goodrich held an almost religious belief in playing by the rules. Certainly his deference to protocol and respect for others were plainly evident on the day in June 1992 when, in the middle of the courtroom, he toppled flat onto his back. C</p>

The 1998 Ballot Measure to Protect Ratepayers

October 1, 1998  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>In 1998, FTCR co-sponsored a ballot measure to fight the ratepayer bailout required by the 1996 deregulation law. Utilities spent over $40 million in a succesful campaign to defeat it. Read about what Prop. 9 would have accomplished.</p>

Child With Brain Tumor Denied Access to Specialist

June 2, 1998  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Sarah Pedersen - San Mateo, CA</h3>

When I Needed Hope, My HMO Gave Me A Denial

May 26, 1998  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Bill Beaver - Pollock Pines, CA</h3>

HMO Will Not Authorize Removal of Leaking Breast Implants

May 18, 1998  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Diana McNair - Joshua, TX</h3>

Chevron Retail Solutions for E-85

April 4, 1998  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Chevron</p>

Texaco Retail Solutions for E-85

April 4, 1998  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Texaco</p>