Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Inc. et al, vs. United Health Group, Inc. et al.
Year 2006
Court U.S. District Court, New York Eastern District
Case Number Civil Case No. 07-0506 (SJ)
Issue
  • Arbitration
State
  • New York

Request to Intervene. It is unfortunate and unfair that mandatory arbitration is growing rapidly as a requirement for patients to receive necessary medical services. This Court should refuse to compel arbitration and allow the instant case to move forward to trial.

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Author UP's brief was written pro bono by Eugene R. Anderson, Esq. of Anderson Kill & Olick, PC. Of Counsel: Amy Bach, Esq.
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Year: 2006
Court: U.S. District Court, New York Eastern District
Case Number: Civil Case No. 07-0506 (SJ)
Issue:
  • Arbitration
State:
  • New York

Request to Intervene. It is unfortunate and unfair that mandatory arbitration is growing rapidly as a requirement for patients to receive necessary medical services. This Court should refuse to compel arbitration and allow the instant case to move forward to trial.