Memorial Health System’s libel case against WVU Health to proceed to trial

A federal judge denied the bulk of Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine’s motion to dismiss in a lawsuit brought by Memorial Health System over an alleged “smear” campaign, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel reported Sept. 19.

Advertisement

The lawsuit, filed by Marietta, Ohio-based Memorial earlier this year, said WVU hospitals and others supported efforts by two executives and a physician to smear Memorial with unfounded claims of over-paying physicians in exchange for referring patients to Memorial. The multiyear federal investigation cost the system millions and had a negative impact on its ability to recruit physicians, the suit said.

WVU filed a motion to dismiss, claiming the issues had already been litigated in a settled case and the statute of limitations had passed. The judge rejected some arguments and said the rest should be decided at trial.

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

Advertisement

Next Up in Legal & Regulatory Issues

Advertisement

Comments are closed.