August 1st, 2002--- Miami, FL--- Judge Moreno Lifts Discovery Stay in HMO Class Action Lawsuit

Judge Federico A. Moreno of the United States Federal Court for the Southern District of Florida issued an important Order today in the physicians and patients lawsuit against the abusive practices of HMOs. Today’s Order announced the lifting of the stay of merit discovery as to All Tracks effective Monday September 30, 2002. The In Re Managed Care lawsuit, which has been on hold for almost a year due to various appeals by the healthcare industry, will now move forward. The Order is in response to Plaintiffs’ Motion to Lift Stay of Discovery filed on June 27, 2002 and the related hearing conducted on July 16, 2002 in Miami.