Blue Cross Affiliates Avoid Claims in Dispute With Breast Surgery Center

A breast reconstruction surgery center and hospital can’t relitigate claims against more than 60 Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliates in Louisiana state court (La. Health Servs. & Indem. Co. v. Ctr. for Restorative Breast Surgery, LLC, 2017 BL 172155, E.D. La., 2:17-cv-4171, 5/23/17).

Judge Susie Morgan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana said May 23 the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery LLC and St. Charles Surgical Hospital LLC had already litigated their contract breach, detrimental reliance, and negligent misrepresentation claims against the Blue Cross affiliates in federal court and wouldn’t be permitted to ...