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New York Attorney General

NY-AG v. Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center

Settled

Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Columbia University, Montefiore Nyack Hospital, New York Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Richmond University Medical Center, and St. Barnabas Hospital allegedly billed rape survivors for forensic rape examinations. According to NY-AG, the investigation revealed at least 200 unlawfully billed FREs at the seven settling hospitals; the bills ranged from approximately $46 to $3,000 each.

Summary generated from official New York Attorney General press release

Source: New York Attorney General Press Release ↗

Parties

Defendants / Respondents
  • Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center
  • Columbia University
  • Montefiore Nyack Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
  • New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • Richmond University Medical Center
  • St. Barnabas Hospital

Dates

Resolved
November 28, 2018

Case Details

Industry
Healthcare
Penalty Type
Restitution