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FRANCES T. KARSTEN, Plaintiff-Appellee
vs.
KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF THE MID-ATLANTIC STATES INC., Defendant-Appellant.
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Issues:
Private right of action, policy and procedure, evidence, attorney practices.
Case Summary:
Officials at the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan appeal a lower court's ruling in a suit filed by Frances Karsten, a Kaiser policyholder. Karsten received medical care which overlooked her pregnant condition and resulted in a miscarriage. Karsten filed suit against Kaiser.
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
A district court jury ruled in favor of Karsten and awarded her $214,000. The court rejected several post-trial motions filed by Kaiser officials. The company now appeals.
Outcome:
The company loses. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the ruling of the lower jurisdiction.