Originally published: . Volume 10, No. 3. Source pages: 7.
$445,402 in attorney's fees State Medical Board Charges Licensee $461,980 for Disciplinary Hearing Fees
In a letter dated December 20, 2018, the state medical board charged a physician, $461,980.60 for costs related to a board disciplinary hearing. The letter listed $445,402.36 in attorney fees, $4783.74 for expert witness fees, $1200.00 for the board members per diem, and $5594.50 for court reporter's fees and a $5000 administrative fine.
According to a hearing document, hearing dates were April 11- 13, 2016. The board ruled a two-year suspension of the physician's license due to improper use of assistants, not meeting standards, falsifying documents and related matters.
In a related story, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last month that excessive fines and seizure of property is a violation of the 8th Amendment.
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