The Artvoice reported today that Blue Shield California twice refused to pay $2,700 emergency room claims by Rosalinda Miran-Ramirez, concluding that it was not a “reasonable” decision for her to go to the emergency room that morning when she awoke to a shirt saturated from blood with what turned out to be a breast tumor. Only after KPIX-TV reported the story did the insurance company pay the claim. Further, it reported that the National Women’s Law Center found that the laws of eight states permit insurance companies to deny health coverage to a battered spouse (as a “pre-existing condition”) since batterers tend to be recidivists.

John Feroleto Named Trial Attorney of the Year
Today, Buffalo, NY trial attorney, John Feroleto was named Trial Attorney of the Year by the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Western Region Affiliate. John was recognized for his contributions, skill, and leadership in the area of civil litigation. His areas of practice include tractor trailer collisions,