- Docket No.
- 26-11527
- Appellate Court
- Eleventh Circuit
Goal
- Block defendant action
- Declaration that defendant action is unlawful
Issues
Case History
Litigation Content
Why This Matters:
Why This Matters:
Plaintiffs, a group of medical centers, allege that the Leapfrog Group’s quality and safety grades – known as the “Hospital Safety Grades” – mislead the public and harm hospitals through a “pay-to-play” scheme in violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. The medical centers challenge the methodology of the hospital ratings, which can affect hospital reputations and patient choices. Leapfrog Group appeals the district court’s ruling in favor of the health care providers, arguing that its grades are protected under the First Amendment.
Potential Impact:
Potential Impact:
Patients need transparent, accurate, and unbiased hospital quality and safety reporting to make informed healthcare decisions and to prevent potential market manipulation.