Three things to know:
1. The plaintiff, Ben Smith, claimed Florida Hospital Carrollwood placed a lien after he failed to pay a bill. Mr. Smith accused the hospital of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Florida Consumer Collections Practices Act, as well as improperly disclosing the lien to third parties.
2. According to a Jan. 7 ruling obtained by the Florida Record, U.S. Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone granted the hospital’s motion to dismiss several claims in the lawsuit. Judge Arnold Sansone said the plaintiff “failed to plead facts showing he is plausibly entitled to relief.”
3. Mr. Smith has until Jan. 31 to file an amended complaint concerning the accusations about the hospital disclosing the lien to third parties.
More articles on legal and regulatory issues:
California hospital district’s dissolution temporarily halted
UMass med school sued for allegedly not accommodating student allergy
Former Insys CEO pleads guilty in opioid bribery scheme
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
