A Montana asbestos clinic is appealing a $6 million judgment imposed for allegedly submitting hundreds of false claims on behalf of patients exposed to toxic asbestos in Libby.
Matthew Brown reports for The Associated Press.
In short:
- The clinic in Libby, Montana, is accused of submitting false claims for patients with asbestos-related illnesses, leading to a $6 million judgment.
- BNSF Railway, which has been held liable for asbestos contamination, challenged the validity of over 2,000 diagnoses by the clinic, 337 of which were ruled false.
- The clinic argues it followed federal guidelines but is seeking to overturn the ruling in a federal appeals court.
Why this matters:
False claims undermine trust in medical diagnoses, affecting vulnerable populations exposed to dangerous substances like asbestos. The case also highlights ongoing legal battles over asbestos exposure in Libby, a town still reeling from its toxic legacy.
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