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$1.25 Million Meter Malfunction Victory in Phenix City
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$2.8 Billion Settlement Reached in Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Case
October 15, 2024Monumental. The largest antitrust settlement in U.S. Healthcare History, $2.8 billion, was announced on October 14, 2024, by the Provider side settlement team in the Blue Cross Blue Shield MDL, a long-running antitrust lawsuit representing healthcare providers nationwide. This landmark settlement was negotiated over several years by a dedicated committee, including Beasley Allen’s Dee Miles.
The settlement involves all Blue Cross and Blue Shield entities across the country and includes a $2.8 billion cash payment into a settlement fund, as well as investments by the Blues of hundreds of millions of dollars in system improvements for the benefit of providers.
What Will The Settlement Achieve?
The settlement aims to resolve claims that the Blues violated antitrust laws by dividing markets and fixing prices.
It also introduces important changes to the BlueCard Program, which will:
- Improve how claims are processed
- Enhance payment methods to providers
- Reduce administrative burdens and inefficiencies
Benefits For Healthcare Providers
The settlement provides healthcare providers with:
- More opportunities to contract with the Blues
- Reduced administrative burdens
- Increased efficiency in claims processing and payments
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans, along with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, will be held accountable by an appointed Monitoring Committee for five years after the settlement’s effective date, following the Court’s final approval. The Provider Plaintiffs formed a work group comprising various types of providers, such as representatives from large healthcare systems, teaching hospitals, rural hospitals, physicians, ancillary providers, and medical and hospital associations which gave meaningful guidance throughout the process.
Key Contributors & Next Steps
Beasley Allen’s Dee Miles, along with Rebecca Gilliland and Jessi Haynes, played key roles in the discovery phase, uncovering critical documents and testimony that led to this landmark settlement.
The Court is expected to review the Motion for Preliminary Approval in November. A formal notice will be sent to all class members at a later date determined by the Court.
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Missile-Like Metal: Delta’s Deadly Tire Explosion
October 09, 2024Beasley Allen’s LaBarron Boone and co-counsel Duane King are investigating a deadly explosion that occurred at the Atlanta airport.
The incident claimed the life of Mirko Marweg, a dedicated Delta Tech who had worked in Delta’s TechOps paint shop for nearly 20 years. Known as “Mr. Fix-It” by his family, Marweg was an Air Force veteran and a skilled handyman.
The explosion, which occurred during routine maintenance work at Delta Airlines, has raised serious safety concerns.
A Day That Changed Everything
On the day of the incident, Marweg was not scheduled to work but took an extra shift. While performing routine maintenance on an airplane tire, which was being prepared for transport and not mounted on the aircraft, the tire exploded. The explosion sent a metal piece flying with such force that it nearly decapitated Marweg and severed his arm, leaving him unrecognizable. His identity was confirmed only through his tattoos and a signature Mississippi State lanyard.
A Call for Better Safety Standards
This incident sheds light on the dangers associated with working around commercial aircraft equipment, including tires and engines. It also highlights the urgent need for improved safety standards to prevent such tragedies in the future. Current safety measures might not be enough to protect workers from the severe, and sometimes fatal, consequences of equipment failures.
Commitment to Justice
Our firm is honored to represent Mr. Marweg’s family in their quest for justice. We are dedicated to uncovering the factors that led to this senseless tragedy and holding those responsible accountable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve justice for his family and to ensure that such an incident never happens again.
By addressing these safety concerns and advocating for stronger regulations, we can honor the memory of Mirko Marweg and work towards a safer future for all aviation maintenance workers.
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