Radiologist wins $11.4 million judgment against Kaiser in retaliation case

February 25, 2009 Diagnostic Imaging. Radiologist wins $11.4 million judgment against Kaiser in retaliation case By Donna Domino and James Brice A dispute involving complaints about poor patient care and charges of political retaliation by Kaiser Permanente Medical Group has led to $11.4 million court judgment for a southern California radiologist. The case ended in December 2008 with a decision by a Los Angeles Superior Court jury favoring Dr. Michael Martinucci. It began as internal management problems between the radiologist and employees at Kaiser Sunset hospital in Hollywood, CA. It ultimately escalated to charges of racism and sexual harassment against Martinucci that the jury rejected.

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