Attorneys say:
Judge Nusbaum has a calm, analytical approach which moves things forward in a positive way. She is hardworking, bright, and patient. She has professional talent and judicial temperament.
Judge Nusbaum is available to help you resolve your most challenging and important health care disputes. Contact Her.
Recent Representative Cases:
- Knowledge of Health Care/Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice Law. Settlement Judge for medical malpractice case arising out of acute pancreatitis following an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) procedure, with issues of the standard of care and informed consent. Amount in controversy over $3,000,000. Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, Judge Pro Tem Program.
- Knowledge of Health/Labor Employment Law. Sole Arbitrator for breach of employment contract, invalidity of arbitration clause, unconscionable fee splitting provisions of arbitration agreement, wrongful discharge, unlawful employment practices, retaliation, defamation and intentional interference with contractual relations between a doctor and the employing medical clinic. Amount in controversy $6,000,000 plus punitive damages. American Health Lawyers Dispute Resolution Service.
- Knowledge of Health Care/Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice Law. Settlement Judge for dental malpractice case arising out of wisdom tooth extraction resulting in permanent injury to the lingual nerve with dysesthesia. Amount in controversy $ 300,000. Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, Judge Pro Tem Program.
- Knowledge of Health/Managed Care/ Contract Law. Sole Arbitrator for breach of Acute Hospital Services Agreement provisions regarding billings and claims dispute resolution, authorization and coverage for out-of-plan medical treatment, California Health & Safety Code, § 1367(h), California Administrative Code, Tit. 28, § 1300.71.38. Amount in controversy $41,705. Expedited hearing procedures under the AHLA Rules of Procedure for Arbitration. American Health Lawyers Dispute Resolution Service.
- Knowledge of Contract/Construction/Health Care Law. Settlement Judge in action for breach of contract for construction of medical center, foreclosure of a mechanics lien, account stated, quantum meruit, negligent misrepresentation, negligent interference with economic interests, intentional interference with contractual relations, and unfair business practices. Amount in controversy $1,675,596. Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, Judge Pro Tem Program.
Health Law ADR Panelist for:
American Health Lawyers Association ADR Service
Kaiser Permanente Member Arbitrations
National Arbitration Forum
Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County
US District Court, Northern District of California
World Intellectual Property Organization
Specialized Health Law ADR Training:
- Basics of Mediating Health Care Conflicts. American Health Lawyers Association, March 10, 2008
- Peer Review Hearings: Conduct and Controversy. California Society for HealthCare Attorneys, November 3, 2007
- Best Practices for Mediation and Arbitration Agreements: Their Use, Scope and Language. California Society for HealthCare Attorneys, 2007 Fall Seminar, November 2, 2007
- Mediation Essentials Training Program, American Health Lawyers Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Service, January 23-24, 2007.
Health Law Professional Memberships:
- American Bar Association: Health Law Section
- American Health Lawyers Association
- California Society for Health Care Attorneys
- State Bar of California: Health Law Committee of the Business Law Section
Judge Nusbaum is ready to help you resolve disputes in such areas as:
- Antitrust
- Corporate
- Coverage Decisions and Appeals
- Healthcare Technology
- Home Health
- Integrated Healthcare Systems
- Joint Venture Agreements and other Hospital Physician Contracts
- Labor Employment
- Licensing/Intellectual Property
- Long Term Care
- Managed Care
- Medical Malpractice
- Medical Staff/Governing Board Issues
- Physician Credentialing
- Physician Peer Review
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