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Q: What are my legal options against Kaiser Permanente for delayed diagnosis resulting in advanced cancer and health complications?
In April 2025, during a visit to my gynecologist at Kaiser Permanente in California, I reported severe constipation, bleeding, hemorrhoids, vaginal narrowing, and a hard mass in the septum. The gynecologist noted an abnormal mass during the examination but did not inform me. Consequently, I... View More 
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Emery Brett Ledger
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answered on Nov 13, 2026
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With Kaiser, the first thing to know is that most members signed a binding arbitration agreement as part of their health plan. That means your claim will likely go to Kaiser's arbitration system, run through the Office of the Independent Administrator, rather than to a jury. It is still a real... View More
Q: Is there legal recourse for improper surgical care from a surgeon in 2016 leading to ongoing issues?
I am seeking legal guidance regarding potential action against the surgeon who provided care when I was 12 years old, leading to current ongoing issues. In November 2016, I underwent ankle surgery for a nondisplaced and stable osteochondral lesion of the talus within a month of the initial injury.... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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California's medical malpractice deadline is the hurdle here, and it is a tough one. Under Code of Civil Procedure section 340.5, a claim for an injury to a minor generally has to be filed within three years of the negligent act. Children under six get extra time, but at 12 you fall under the... View More
Q: Am I responsible for sheep killed by my dog in Utah?
I live in Utah, and my dog has been accused of killing three of my neighbor's sheep. However, none of the sheep show any bite marks or signs of mauling. There is one sheep in the flock with wounds, but it is still alive. My neighbor claims I am responsible for all the losses. A year ago, my... View More
Clancey Henderson
answered on Nov 13, 2026
answered on Nov 13, 2026
Utah law imposes strict liability against a dog owner for injuries or deaths caused by a dog. So, an owner is automatically liable for damages their dog causes to others or their property, including livestock. See Utah Code Section 18-1-1.
The lack of evidence of bite marks on the sheep is... View More
Q: How to sue a doctor for misdiagnosis in California?
I was diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) around five years ago and have been on medication for it since then. However, a recent CT scan conducted in December showed that I do not have an AAA. This misdiagnosis has caused me unnecessary stress and medication for five years. How can I... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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First, confirm the new result before building a case on it. Ask a vascular specialist to compare the December CT with the original imaging that led to the AAA diagnosis. Sometimes the first read was wrong, and sometimes a small aneurysm was measured differently or never existed. That comparison is... View More
Q: What should I do next & how to respond?What is the best move? He has not had me sign anything yet. Still getting treated
08/26, I was passenger on shuttle ran by gov company, but it was actually a private vendor that provided shuttles/drivers. I have no health insurance & medi-cal decline giving me one. Afraid I would pay it all myself, Ive kept everything low budget as possible & lawyers won’t take case... View More
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Getting liability accepted in writing is a real win, so keep that email. What the adjuster is proposing is fairly routine, but the timing is where people lose money.
Do not settle while you are still treating. Once you sign a release, the claim is over, even if you later need more care. The... View More
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