Grant & Eisenhofer reversed summary judgment and revived statewide consumer protection claims against California health plans
Plaintiff(s):
City of San Diego on behalf of the People of California
Case type / claims:
Consumer protection actions alleging inaccurate provider directories and misleading health plan information. G&E represents the City of San Diego in consumer protection cases brought on behalf of the People of California. Plaintiffs allege that provider directories are widely inaccurate, causing consumers to encounter wrong numbers, out-of-network providers, providers no longer practicing, or providers not accepting new patients. The suits seek civil penalties, restitution, and injunctive relief ensuring accuracy of provider directories. After summary judgment was granted for defendants on abstention grounds, G&E appealed; the California Court of Appeal reversed and remanded in favor of plaintiff. Trial is scheduled for next year. The case against Health Net has settled.
Defendant(s):
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., Molina Healthcare of California, Health Net LLC (settled with Health Net)
Jurisdiction:
California Superior Court, San Diego County
Year:
Active
Outcome:
Active
