By Leesha Faulkner, Daily Journal
OXFORD – A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit involving North Mississippi Health Services and uninsured plaintiffs represented by an attorneys group led by Oxford lawyer Richard “Dickie” Scruggs.
U.S. District Judge Michael P. Mills said the case is identical to “dozens of other actions filed in federal district courts nationwide against nonprofit hospitals.” The lawsuits claim uninsured patients paid higher rates than others.
In his 10-page order, Mills said he doesn’t have jurisdiction to hear the case. However, he didn’t deny that the plaintiffs have state claims. Those could be filed in circuit court.
A key issue centered on the potential conflicts of interest between the hospital and members of its board of directors.
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