MORE ON: victim compensation

Daily Report: Health and Welfare

Mixed results for legislation linked to medical care, fraud

October 5, 2012, 12:05 AM
In the week following Gov. Jerry Brown's deadline for passing or vetoing hundreds of bills, those affected are examining successes and defeats that touch on cancer care, emergency rooms, prescribing, elder care and compensation to victims of corporate fraud. Those celebrating include a... + read more
Daily Report: Health and Welfare

State's medical malpractice law faces more challenges

July 2, 2012, 6:00 AM
The family of a San Francisco man who died after a 2008 surgery filed an appeal last week over their malpractice award – the latest in a round of legal challenges to a state law that has long pitted medical providers against consumer advocates and attorneys who represent... + read more
Daily Report: Health and Welfare, Money and Politics

Seniors sue secretary of state for fraud compensation funds

June 29, 2012, 12:05 AM
A group of nearly 500 seniors is suing Secretary of State Debra Bowen, saying she denied fair payments from a fund meant to compensate victims of corporate fraud. The plaintiffs from all corners of the state say they spent $10,000 or $15,000 for advice from a former attorney and radio show... + read more
Daily Report: Health and Welfare

Fraud victim fund hands out less than 1% of holdings

April 11, 2011, 12:05 AM
A state fund meant to compensate victims of corporate fraud has given out less than 1 percent of its holdings since its inception nearly a decade ago and has denied or made no decision on all but six claims, records show. The Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund, operated by the... + read more
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