Summary
A Gardena hairdresser whose medical coverage was canceled while undergoing treatment for breast cancer was awarded more than $9 million Friday in a case against one of California's largest health insurers.
Patsy Bates, a 52-year-old mother of two, said she screamed when she heard about the damage award. "I am elated," she said.See the full content of this document
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Cancer Patient Awarded $9 Million
The award is the first of its kind, and it is expected to have a significant effect on the insurance industry.
"What the money does is it makes them change their practices," Bates said at a news conference Friday, after repeat...See the full content of this document
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