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Dr. Helen Schilling v. HealthSouth Corporation

Date: 09-11-2003

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Mike Mayes

Court: District Court, Montgomery County, Texas

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Kenneth T. "Tommy" Fibich of Fibich, Hampton, Leebron & Garth, L.L.P., Houston, Texas

Defendant's Attorney: Jeffrey Davis

Description:

Dr. Helen Schilling, former director of medical services at HealthSouth Houston Rehabilitation Institute claimed that she was fired for refusing to illegally drum up patients for the corporation's Houston rehabilitation. She claimed that HealthSouth was violating state and federal law by when it asked her to keep patients hospitalized when they should have been discharged and admit patients who didn't need treatment.

HealthSouth denied the allegations of illegal conduct and claimed that Schilling was dismissed in 2000 as a cost-cutting measure.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $400,000 for lost compensation, $65,000 for mental anguish and $1 million in punitive damages.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unavailable

Defendant's Experts:

Unavailable

Comments:

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Dr. Helen Schilling v. HealthSouth Corporation?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $400,000 for lost compensation, $65,000 for mental anguish and $1 million in punitive damages.

Which court heard Dr. Helen Schilling v. HealthSouth Corporation?

This case was heard in District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, TX. The presiding judge was Mike Mayes.

Who were the attorneys in Dr. Helen Schilling v. HealthSouth Corporation?

Plaintiff's attorney: Kenneth T. "Tommy" Fibich of Fibich, Hampton, Leebron & Garth, L.L.P., Houston, Texas. Defendant's attorney: Jeffrey Davis.

When was Dr. Helen Schilling v. HealthSouth Corporation decided?

This case was decided on September 11, 2003.