- Docket No.
- 8:26-cv-00023
- District Court
- California Central — Southern
Goal
- Award damages
- Award restitution
- Block defendant action
- Declaration that awards are unenforceable
- Declaration that defendant action is unlawful
- Vacate arbitration awards
Issues
Litigation Content
Potential Impact:
Why this Matters:
Private insurers allege that a hospital system is abusing the No Surprises Act arbitration process to receive higher out-of-network payments in violation of the California Business and Professions Code, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and the No Surprises Act. The higher than expected volume of arbitration cases (including the prevalence of ineligible cases) to date and high provider win rate could raise health costs and plan premiums.
Potential Impact:
Actions that flout the intent of the No Surprises Act arbitration process through the submission of ineligible disputes could lead to higher costs and lower-quality care for patients.
News And Analysis (2)
10 Major Filings
- SCHEDULING ORDER (Apr 28, 2026)
- DECLARATION OF DAVID M. DEVITO (Apr 27, 2026)
- DEFENDANTS' REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE (Apr 27, 2026)
- DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO STRIKE (Apr 27, 2026)
- DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS (Apr 27, 2026)
- SCHEDULING ORDER (Mar 26, 2026)
- DEFENDANTS' STIPULATION (Mar 26, 2026)
- SCHEDULING ORDER (Feb 11, 2026)
- COMPLAINT (Jan 5, 2026)