This lawsuit had its beginnings as a wrongful termination lawsuit, but portions of it were related to Whistleblower’s law. “This is an interesting case (Ott v. Fred Alger Management Inc et al, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 11-04418) for a variety of reasons, but what we want to look at is the whistleblower aspect,” explained Tom Robenalt, a Cleveland whistleblower attorney. The former portfolio manager filed a claim stating she was fired in retaliation for protesting the money manager’s trading policies, which benefited co-workers at her expense, or acted to sabotage her earnings. This lawsuit is one [...]

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Tax fraud is more common than many Americans realize. When advised of tax fraud, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is on it in a big way. How many people do you know who have dreamt, and maybe even tried, to rip the government off when it comes to filing taxes or for performing work they did not perform? Stories abound about it. Movies are made featuring big wheels with lots of money, trying to hide it “somehow”. Lately, the “somehow”, is to attempt to defraud the federal government by helping other commit tax evasion and committing other forms of fraud, [...]

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Parents who suspect their child has a birth defect may qualify for assistance. “For parents with a child who has cerebral palsy, it is difficult to know if it was the result of negligence at birth because, neurologically speaking, symptoms of cerebral palsy may not manifest until later in a child’s life. This permanent birth injury is a life-altering event that impacts the whole family unit,” said Christopher Mellino, a medical malpractice lawyer with Mellino Robenalt LLC, in Cleveland, Ohio. Cerebral palsy is one of the most serious and devastating birth injuries that may happen to a baby during labor [...]

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Case of surgery gone wrong results in medical malpractice suit. “I’ve seen a lot of strange cases in my medical malpractice career,” said Christopher Mellino, a medical malpractice lawyer with Mellino Robenalt LLC, in Cleveland, Ohio. “However, this one is so fraught with errors, delays and red tape, it beats all the rest. A desperately ill man waiting for a kidney transplant has gone through hell and back, lived through the death of his sister and had his hopes crushed more than once while waiting for the call that will save his life.” The man’s sister had agreed to donate [...]

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Psychiatric malpractice is a serious legal claim that you are making against a medical professional. If you are going to succeed in fighting your case, you have to understand the legalities behind this type of claim and how those laws affect your specific case. You will boost your chance of a successful case by hiring a Cleveland medical malpractice attorney. Although the laws may vary slightly from one state to the next, there are 4 basic guidelines to any malpractice case: proof of a doctor-patient relationship; proof of a breach of duty of reasonable care; harm inflicted, emotionally or physically, [...]

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There are many forms of Cleveland medical malpractice in which a lawyer can help you fight. From a doctor’s incorrect diagnosis to a pharmacist’s error in prescription dosage, medical mistakes are innumerable, and most of them come with high costs – both financial and physical. These dangerous mistakes can lead to worsened symptoms, more severe conditions, and in some cases, even death. Many of these errors are accrued because of medical negligence, when a doctor fails to provide proper care for a patient. An example of such is patient abandonment. What is patient abandonment? Patient abandonment occurs when an overseeing [...]

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Prescription errors account for a large number of medical malpractice cases in Ohio. In 2006, there were 1.5 million reported cases of malpractice associated with medication in the U.S. These cases cause pain, suffering and sometimes death for the victims. There have been great strides over the years in creating new drugs to treat a variety of illnesses and injuries. They’ve helped millions of people recover from their problems, and if you’re consulting a doctor here in Ohio, there’s a good chance medication will be part of your treatment. When it comes to your prescription, there are things you can do [...]

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Medical malpractice is a fact of life for thousands of patients in Ohio, but there are ways to minimize your risk of becoming a victim, including how you go about choosing a hospital. If you or a loved one requires hospitalization, one of the most important decisions will be the choice of hospital for care. Often the outcome of any medical situation, including medical malpractice and personal injury claims, can be dependent upon where the care is delivered. Hospitals are just like any other place of business. Some are better than others, and there are ways to measure a hospital’s level of [...]

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In Ohio, thousands of people each year file medical malpractice claims, and many of them are the result of carelessness or negligence on the part of a medical professional. However, just being in the hospital can be the root cause of your problem. Sometimes, hospital conditions can be reason for your sickness or injury, and they are often the focus of a medical malpractice claims. A hospital stay in Cleveland can be a stressful experience. You’re away from your family and possibly your job, you’re trying to recover from your illness or injury, and you may undergo frightening procedures. The U.S. Department [...]

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Medical malpractice is a problem in Ohio and across the healthcare industry. An ounce of prevention can go a long way in helping you to avoid becoming a victim in what can be a long and painful process. Having medical procedures and getting medical treatment can be frightening. For many patients in Cleveland, the healthcare industry isn’t familiar. Medical malpractice can happen anywhere in the process of dealing with medical professionals. There are some things you can do to empower yourself and avoid becoming the victim of medical malpractice and medical mistakes in Ohio: participate in your care — people who actively [...]

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