Should We Drug Test Doctors?

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As an attorney who has dedicated his career to representing victims of medical malpractice and advocating for patient rights, I’m always on the look out for new legislation designed to make healthcare safer and protect those affected when negligence occurs. That’s why I am interested in an important new initiative in California called the Troy and … Continued

More Questions From Patients of Dr. Nikita Levy

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Since posting our initial FAQ video, we’ve been asked additional questions about the Dr. Nikita Levy client settlement. Please see questions and answers below. Is there a deadline to register for the class action if I was a former patient of Dr. Levy? Yes, the deadline to register for the class action is November 14, … Continued

FAQs from Former Patients of Dr. Nikita Levy

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Jonathan Schochor, lead counsel in the Johns Hopkins Hospital Dr. Nikita Levy class action case, answers questions for former patients about the settlement proposal.   I am a former patient of Dr. Levy. What should I do? If you are a former patient of Dr. Levy’s and wish to register to participate in this class … Continued

Johns Hopkins Agrees to a $190 Million Settlement in Dr. Nikita Levy Case

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On Monday, Johns Hopkins Hospital agreed to a $190 million settlement with 8,000 former patients of Dr. Nikita Levy, a gynecologist who secretly photographed and videotaped women during examinations. Dr. Levy was fired after 25 years with Hopkins Health System in Baltimore in February 2013, when a female co-worker reported suspicious behavior to the authorities. … Continued

$123 million settlement for victims of former Delaware pediatrician Earl Bradley

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In what has been called the “worst case of single perpetrator sexual abuse in the country,” former Delaware pediatrician Earl Bradley was convicted in 2011 of sexually assaulting former patients. After the criminal case, which found the defendant guilty and issued 14 consecutive life sentences, a civil class action was initiated to recover damages for … Continued

CBS News’ Charlie Rose Interviews Jonathan Schochor About Levy Class Action

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On Tuesday, Jonathan Schochor, Managing Partner of Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A. and lead counsel in the Dr. Nikita Levy class action lawsuit against Johns Hopkins Hospital, was featured on CBS News with Charlie Rose to discuss the $190 million proposed settlement that was preliminarily approved for former patients of the gynecologist. Dr. Levy … Continued

Victory for a Woman Permanently Injured During Colonoscopy

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Judith Mitnick had an unfortunate history when it came to undergoing colonoscopies. Because of previous medical conditions and procedures, along with her unique anatomy, the 71-year-old required special care and attention from medical staff during this diagnostic procedure—a procedure her doctors encouraged her to receive every few years. And no one should have known about the … Continued

Jonathan Schochor Interviewed by Local Media

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Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A. Managing Partner Jonathan Schochor was interviewed Sunday night by several local media outlets regarding the latest developments in the Dr. Nikita Levy class action lawsuit against Johns Hopkins Hospital. Levy, a former Johns Hopkins Hospital gynecologist who worked at the East Baltimore Medical Center, is accused of secretly photographing … Continued