Dr. Jain and Dr. Shahinfar Agree to Stop Suing Each Other
Bloomberg Eye Center's Owners Resolve Legal Dispute Julie Shaw Advocate Reporter NEWARK -- Bloomberg Eye Center's two co-owners have dismissed their lawsuit claims against each other in a move that paves the way for the possible return to the practice of an eye surgeon whose license was suspended for alcohol abuse. Dr. Vikas K. Jain -- known for his past performances of and widespread advertisements for laser eye surgery -- said Thursday that he is undergoing treatment for alcoholism, has...
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Laser Eye Surgery Lawsuits Double as Patients' High Expectations are Dashed
The growth of laser eye surgery could lead to a tidal wave of litigation against eye specialists, doctors' groups admitted yesterday after revealing that lawsuits over the technique have more than doubled in the past six years. While some claims allege faulty surgery, the Medical Defence Union, the UK's largest insurer for doctors, said many more centred on patients' "unrealistic expectations". A spokeswoman for the MDU said: "Many cases take years to reach us, because people may not sue for...
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