Category Archives: Professional Licensing Cases
The California Supreme Court deals with insulin-administration case
The California Supreme Court will be hearing a case that will determine whether school employees can administer insulin to diabetic students, rather than only licensed nurses. This case will set a precedent for protecting the rights of schoolchildren with diabetes or other medical conditions. The problem here is that insulin is a tricky thing. The … Read More
Sex offenders, criminals allowed to be counselors
The lax credentialing system in California has allowed convicted sex offenders and people with substance abuse problems to work with clients. California is one of only two states that does not require background check on people who are registering to become substance-abuse counselors. No criminal background check is run, and in fact applicants are never asked … Read More
Doctor sues pharmacies for wrongful blacklisting
Dr. Roy H. Simon sued Target and Rite Aid, claiming that he was wrongfully blacklisted from their pharmacies. He claims that they will not fill his patients’ prescriptions, and falsely told them that he is on a federal “watch list.” Dr. Simon’s medical license was placed on probation in April of 2011, but the suspension … Read More
California Dental Board questioned after patient death
Team 10 investigated the California Dental Board and found that the board does not disclose important information to patients. One California dentist had a patient die, but more than a month later, no information about the incident was provided by the board. According to medical reports, the patient was in cardiac arrest when the paramedics … Read More
Senator calls for medical board to be stripped of investigative authority
Senator Curren Price is calling for the California Medical Board to be stripped of its investigative authority. The senator says there have been years of slow investigations and dangerous doctors. This combination means that new patients could be hurt while investigations are still ongoing, he says.
Some think that the Medical Board of California should be shut down
There is a conundrum when it comes to enforcement of licenses in general and the Medical Board in California (MBC) in particular. Certainly in speaking with physicians and defense counsel, it is opined that the Board is too strict and its enforcement policies fragmented. On the other hand, from a patient rights perspective, the MBC … Read More
Military spouses may be helped by this legislation
This legislation would not only help those seeking licensure in California because of the huge delay and backlog of applications, but it would help those with an existing and valid out of state license by rewarding military spouses and partners. It would also make such individuals more productive as well as bring more income in … Read More
1st-grade teacher accused of molesting 2nd boy
Stories involving child abuse and harm are some of the most difficult to hear. Unfortunately, reports such as this one are prevalent in our everyday news. According to this article by Fox 5 San Diego, a South Bay elementary school teacher is accused of possessing child pornography and using it to convince boys to expose themselves … Read More
Local Doctor Accused of Abusing Drugs and Alcohol
A San Diego doctor continues to treat patients despite the fact that he may lose his medical license for abusing alcohol and powerful narcotics, including Oxycodone. The emergency room doctor admitted to stealing another doctor’s prescription pad in order to write himself 5 prescriptions for Oxycodone and Endocet. However, the doctor’s lawyer stated he believes … Read More
Sacramento caregiver arrested in death of 88-year-old
Commentary by Sam Spital, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Professional & Occupational Licensing Attorney: “On February 13, 2013, the Modesto Bee newspaper and electronic edition published an article in which Silvia Cata, the 52 year old owner of a long-term nursing care facility, Super Home Care, in Sacramento, was arrested for multiple criminal charges, including involuntary manslaughter and felony elder … Read More