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.

Jul 27, 2005 Related Cases
Arredondo v. Regents of University of Cal. (2005) 131 Cal.App.4th 614

Accrual of cause of action for minor’s medical malpractice action under statute of limitations in Code of Civil Procedure section 340.5

Kotler v. PacifiCare of Cal. (2004) 126 Cal.App.4th 950

Scope of implied contractual obligations under health insurance policy

McCormick-Gordon v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Jan. 24, 2005, B172622) 2005 WL 236558 [nonpublished opinion]

Propriety of rejecting medical malpractice expert’s testimony on the basis of the expert’s lack of qualifications and his failure to provide a reasonable basis for his opinions

Nov 29, 2004 Related Cases
Slack v. Regents of University of California (Nov. 29, 2004, B164521) 2004 WL 2699976 [nonpublished opinion]

Appropriateness of trial court’s denial of trial continuance

Frankel v. Cedars-Sinai Foundation (Nov. 17, 2004, B170399) 2004 WL 2601543 [nonpublished opinion]

Admissibility of evidence and various jury-trial issues in medical malpractice action

Hayes v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Sept. 9, 2004, B166463) 2004 WL 2005438 [nonpublished opinion]

Medical staff privileges; extent of right to fair procedure” in connection with initial application”

Sep 08, 2004 Related Cases
Sutter Davis Hosp. v. Superior Court (Sept. 8, 2004, C045798) 2004 WL 1988009 [nonpublished opinion]

Application of Evidence Code section 1157 to bar discovery of hospital peer review documents

Jun 01, 2004 Related Cases
Kash v. Roshanian (Nov. 29, 2004, B164459)

Medical malpractice – expert qualifications, res ipsa (settled before decision)

Vasquez v. County of Kern (May 24, 2004, F042295) 2004 WL 1146723 [nonpublished opinion]

Propriety of exclusion of Department of Health Services investigation in medical malpractice action

Weinberg v. Cedar- Sinai Medical Center (2004) 119 Cal.App.4th 1098

Standard of review to be applied when hospital’s governing body reviews peer reviews staff privileges determination

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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