Managed Care Index
January 2001 through December 2001
Volume 5, Issues 1-24

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#24 December 28, 2001

SECTION I: SUBJECT INDEX

ADEQUATE MONITORING OF PATIENTS
Miller, Janice v. HealthAmerica Pennsylvania Inc., et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 6C

AMEND
Greene, Lisa, et al. v. Well Care HMO Inc., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 4B

AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF
Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Co., et al. v. Janette Knudson, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 13*
Karen L., by her mother Jane L., et al. v. Physicians Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 7C
Kentucky Association of Health Plans Inc., et al. v. Janie A. Miller, Commissioner, Kentucky Department Of Insurance, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 4D
PacifiCare of California Inc., et al. v. Barbara McCall, individually and as Trustee of the Estate of George McCall, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 13*
Montemayor, Jose, et al. v. Corporate Health insurance Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 11B
Peterson, Joanne, et al. v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13D; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13E; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13*; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 15*
In Re: The Rehabilitation of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Inc., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 21*
Republic of Panama v. The American Tobacco Co., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 14*
Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Debra C. Moran and the State of Illinois, Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 9D; Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 9*; Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 13*; Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 11B; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 6*; Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 3B; Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 3C; Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 3D; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 8D; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 11*; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 11*; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 11*
Sao Paulo State of the Federative Republic of Brazil v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 14*
United States Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc. v. Pennsylvania Hospital Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 4*

AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION (ACA)
American Chiropractic Association Inc. v. Donna E. Shalala, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 16*

ANTITRUST VIOLATIONS
American Chiropractic Association v. Trigon Healthcare, Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 18; Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 11B
Association of Washington Hospital Districts, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 8D
The Republic of Guatemala v. The Tobacco Institute Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 19*; Iss. 11, 6/11/01, p. 8D
The Republic of Nicaragua v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 19*
Service Employees International Union Health and Welfare Fund, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 8D
Ukraine v. American Brands Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 19*

“ANY WILLING PROVIDER” (AWP)
Kentucky Association of Health Plans Inc., et al. v. Janie A. Miller, Commissioner, Kentucky Department Of Insurance, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 4D

APPEAL
Alexander, Maureen H. v. Blue Cross of California, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 15*
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 16
Calad, Ruby R. and Walter Patrick Thorn v. CIGNA Healthcare of Texas, Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 10
California Medical Association Inc. v. Aetna U.S. Healthcare of California Inc., et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 7B
Corsini, Linda A., et al. v. United Healthcare Services Inc., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 8
Crawford, Olivia, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, a/k/a Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Co., Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 13*
Davila, Juan v. Aetna U.S. Healthcare, et al., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 9C
Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida Inc. v. Mark Chipps, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 3E
Kentucky Association of Health Plans Inc., et al. v. Janie A. Miller, Commissioner, Kentucky Department Of Insurance, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 4D
O’Malley, Patrick v. Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 13A
Peterson, Joanne, et al. v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 7*
Popoola, Shade v. MD-Individual Practice Association Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 18*
The State of Rio De Janeiro of the Federated Republic of Brazil v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 14*
Roark, Gwen, et al. v. Humana Inc., et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 7*
Rockefeller, Kimberly v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 10*
In Re: Tobacco Cases II, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 15*
Zervos, Nicholas v. Verizon New York Inc., f/k/a Bell Atlantic Corp., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 3E; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 3F; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 3*; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 8C

ARBITRATION
Alexander, Maureen H. v. Blue Cross of California, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 15*
Rivera, George v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles [PacifiCare of California], Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 7C
Smith, Lisa Ellen v. PacifiCare Behavioral Health of California Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 7C

ASBESTOS
Falise, Robert A., et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 19

ATTORNEY FEES
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 16
The Estate of Judith M. Cencula, deceased, by Arthur Cencula, Independent Administrator, v. John Alden Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 21*
Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Co., et al. v. Janette Knudson, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 8B; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 8C; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 8*; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 13*

AWARD
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 13*
Juliano, Louis G., et al. v. The Health Maintenance Organization of New Jersey Inc., d/b/a U.S. Healthcare, Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 15*

BAD FAITH
Black, Elizabeth, et al. v. Blue Cross of California, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 5C
Brown, Michelle v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 15D
Burrell, Jr., Willie A. v. United Healthcare Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 5C
Cary, Thomas A., et al. v. United of Omaha Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 18*
The Estate of Judith M. Cencula, deceased, by Arthur Cencula, Independent Administrator, v. John Alden Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 21*
Dardinger, Robert Lee, Executor of the Estate of Esther Louise Dardinger v. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Co., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 14E
Davis, Bill J., et al. v. GHS Health Maintenance Organization Inc. d/b/a BlueLincs Inc., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 8B
Erwin, Linda, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Charles H. Erwin v. Texas Health Choice L.C., f/k/a HMO Texas L.C., et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 7B
Family Planning Council v. HRM Health Plans [PA] Inc., f/k/a Oxford Health Plans [PA] Inc., et al., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 6*
Greene, Lisa, et al. v. Well Care HMO Inc., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 4B
Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida Inc. v. Mark Chipps, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 3E
Jangikhan, Nassra v. Anthem Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 19*
Kirkpatrick, Mary G., Esq., Legal Guardian for Jane Doe I, et al. v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 4C; Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 4D
Lane, Marc v. Heath Options Inc., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 14D
Lawson, Joseph, et al. v. Fortis Insurance Co., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 16*
Magallon-Laffey, Carmen v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 16*
Miller, Douglas, as the executor of the estate of Lee Miller, and in his own right, et al. v. Aetna Healthcare, Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 7*
Minka, Ruby v. PacifiCare of California, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 12D
Walker, Cynthia A. v. Group Health Services Inc., d/b/a Blue Cross/Blue shield of Oklahoma, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 8A

BANKRUPTCY
In Re: Maxicare Indiana Inc., Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 16*

BENEFITS
DeBartolo, Jr., Dr. Hansel M. v. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 6C
Messner, Sandra, individually and as Guardian of David G. Messner v. Xerox Corp., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 4D
Milone, Gina v. Exclusive Healthcare Inc., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 16*
Murray, John A. v. State Health Benefits Commission, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 17E
Rubin-Schneiderman, Eric v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 7A

BIRTH CONTROL
Alexander, Martina, et al. v. American Airlines Inc., Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 5A

BLACKLISTING
Wagner M.D., Richard H. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 15E

BREACH OF COMMON LAW
Kirkpatrick, Mary G., Esq., Legal Guardian for Jane Doe I, et al. v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 4C; Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 4D

BREACH OF CONTRACT
ACLU, et al. v. Regence Blue Shield, Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 4D
Alexander, Maureen H. v. Blue Cross of California, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 15*
American Dental Association, et al. v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 3B
Batas Musette, et al. v. The Prudential Insurance Company of America Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 3E
Black, Elizabeth, et al. v. Blue Cross of California, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 5C
Borrero M.D., Edgar, et al. v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 3*
Borrero, Edgar, et al. v. Connecticut General Corp., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 14*
Brown, Michelle v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 15D
Carrington, Harold J., et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 17B
Cary, Thomas A., et al. v. United of Omaha Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 18*
Collins, M.D., Edward, et al. v. Anthem Health Plans Inc., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 3A; Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 4; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 5D; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 5*
Connecticut State Medical Society v. Aetna Health Plans of Southern New England Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24*
Connecticut State Medical Society v. CIGNA Healthcare of Connecticut Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24A
Dardinger, Robert Lee, Executor of the Estate of Esther Louise Dardinger v. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Co., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 14E
Davis, Bill J., et al. v. GHS Health Maintenance Organization Inc. d/b/a BlueLincs Inc., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 8B
Family Planning Council v. HRM Health Plans [PA] Inc., f/k/a Oxford Health Plans [PA] Inc., et al., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 6*
Gray M.D., Scott, et al. v. CIGNA Healhtcare of Connecticut Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24B
Hill Physicians Medical Group v. Pacificare of California; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 14A
Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida Inc. v. Mark Chipps, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 3E
Humana Medical Plan Inc. v. Brunhildie Erdely, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 7*
Kaiser, M.D., Timothy N., et al. v. CIGNA Corp., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 4A; Iss. 11, 6/11/01, p. 4B
Lane, Marc v. Health Options Inc., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 14D
Lawson, Joseph, et al. v. Fortis Insurance Co., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 16*
Magallon-Laffey, Carmen v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 16*
In Re: Managed Care Litigation, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 3C; Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 4D
McCarty, Sally B. v. Susan Blais, et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 20*
McIntosh M.D., Sue, et al. v. Aetna Health Plans of Southern New England Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24*
Medical Society of the State of New York v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 3*
Medical Society of the State of New York v. Connecticut General Corp., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 14*
Messner, Sandra, individually and as Guardian of David G. Messner v. Xerox Corp., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 4D
Miller, Douglas, as the executor of the estate of Lee Miller, and in his own right, et al. v. Aetna Healthcare, Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 7*
Minka, Ruby v. PacifiCare of California, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 12D
O’Malley, Patrick v. Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 13A
Patterson, William N. v. Secure Horizons, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 11*
Recklein, Sandra v. Centegra Health Systems Plan, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 18*
Renk, Robert G., et al. v. HealthAmerica Corp. of Pennsylvania, d/b/a Health America, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 10C
Roach, Lisa v. Mail Handlers Benefit, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 6*
Sciotto, Louis, et al. v. United States Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc., d/b/a Aetna U.S.
Healthcare, Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 15*
Shea, Dianne L. v. Sidney Esensten, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 12*
Van Ness, Richard v. Blue Cross of California, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 19*
Waks, Barbara v. Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 6A
Walker, Cynthia A. v. Group Health Services Inc., d/b/a Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Oklahoma, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 8A
Weiner, Dr. Richard H. v. United Healthcare of Texas Inc., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 12*

BREACH OF DUTY CLAIM
Dardinger, Robert Lee, Executor of the Estate of Esther Louise Dardinger v. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Co., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 14E
Kirkpatrick, Mary G., Esq., Legal Guardian for Jane Doe I, et al. v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 4C; Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 4D

BREACH OF EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES
The Kyrgyz Republic v. The Brooke Group Ltd., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 15*

BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
Alves, Joseph E., et al. v. Silverado Foods Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 12*
Batas Musette, et al. v. The Prudential Insurance Company of America Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 3E
Blaylock, Michael v. James J. Hynes, Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 6C
Brewer, Doris, et al. v. Peter Chang, M.D., et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 4
Corsini, Linda A., et al. v. United Healthcare Services Inc., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 8
DeBartolo, Jr., Dr. Hansel M. v. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 6C
Hill Physicians Medical Group v. Pacificare of California, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 14A
Kirkpatrick, Mary G., Esq., Legal Guardian for Jane Doe I, et al. v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 4C; Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 4D
Koken, M. Diane v. Carolyn F. Scanlan, et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 18*
Lefler, Kathy, et al. v. United Healthcare of Utah Inc., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 13*
McCarty, Sally B. v. Susan Blais, et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 20*
Miner, Sean, et al. v. Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 15*
O’Malley, Patrick v. Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 13A
Patterson, William N. v. Secure Horizons, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 11*
Roark, Gwen, et al. v. Humana Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 8A
Ruacho, Marisela, et al. v. Aetna U.S. Healthcare of North Texas Inc. f/k/a Aetna Health Plans of North Texas Inc., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 8A
Sussex Auto Center Inc., et al. v. Optimum Choice Inc., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 13*
Weiner, Dr. Richard H. v. United Healthcare of Texas Inc., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 12*

BREACH OF GOOD FAITH
Brown, Michelle v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 15D
Carrington, Harold J., et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 17B
Cary, Thomas A., et al. v. United of Omaha Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 18*
Collins, M.D., Edward, et al. v. Anthem Health Plans Inc., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 3A; Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 4; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 5D; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 5*
Davis, Bill J., et al. v. GHS Health Maintenance Organization Inc. d/b/a BlueLincs Inc., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 8B
Family Planning Council v. HRM Health Plans [PA] Inc., f/k/a Oxford Health Plans [PA] Inc., et al., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 6*
Hill Physicians Medical Group v. Pacificare of California, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 14A
Patterson, William N. v. Secure Horizons, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 11*
Roach, Lisa v. Mail Handlers Benefit, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 6*
Van Ness, Richard v. Blue Cross of California, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 19*
Waks, Barbara v. Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 6A
Walker, Cynthia A. v. Group Health Services Inc., d/b/a Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Oklahoma, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 8A

BREAST REDUCTION
Milone, Gina v. Exclusive Healthcare Inc., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 16*

CESARIAN SECTION (C-SECTION)
Ruacho, Marisela, et al. v. Aetna U.S. Healthcare of North Texas Inc. f/k/a Aetna Health Plans of North Texas Inc., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 8A

CHEMOTHERAPY
Zervos, Nickolas v. Verizon New York Inc., f/k/a Bell Atlantic Corp., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 13A

CHIROPRACTOR
American Chiropractic Association Inc. v. Donna E. Shalala, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 16*
American Chiropractic Association v. Trigon Healthcare, Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 18
Hudes, Eliot S. et al. v. Vytra Health plans Long Island Inc., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 15C
Hundley, Mary v. Keith A. Wenzel, Director of Insurance, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 14*

CLASS ACTION
ACLU, et al. v. Regence Blue Shield, Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 4D
American Dental Association, et al. v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 3B
Berthelot, Jean Valette v. Dr. William A. Stallworth, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 7*
Borrero, Edgar, et al. v. Connecticut General Corp., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 14*
Brunnner, Bryce L., et al. v. IHC Health Plans, Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 6C
Cancer Victims for Quality Healthcare v. California Physicians’ Service, d/b/a Blue Shield of California, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 6E
Carrington, Harold J., et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 17B
Collins, M.D., Edward, et al. v. Anthem Health Plans Inc., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 3A; Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 4
Connecticut Pipe Trades Health Fund, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 20*
Corsini, Linda A., et al. v. United Healthcare Services Inc., et al., Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 3B; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 8
Crawford, Olivia, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, a/k/a Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Co., Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 13*
Doe, Jane, et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland Inc., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 9A
Doyle, Jr., William et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 19*
Harris, Wilfred L., et al. v. Bill Owens, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 16*
Kaiser, M.D., Timothy N., et al. v. CIGNA Corp., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 4A; Iss. 11, 6/11/01, p. 4B
Karen L., by her mother Jane L., et al. v. Physicians Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 5A; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 7C
In Re: Managed Care Litigation; Charles B. Shane, M.D., et al. v. Humana Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 18*; Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 3C; Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 4A; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 17*; Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 4D; Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 16*
McClendon, Niccie, et al. v. Georgia Department of Community Health, et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 14*
Medical Society of the State of New York v. Connecticut General Corp., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 14*
Miner, Sean, et al. v. Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 15*
Peterson, Joanne, et al. v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13D; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13E; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13*; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 15*
Popoola, Shade v. MD-Individual Practice Association Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 18*
Ross, Linda, et al. v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 20*
Tyler, Lawrence v. James H. Douglas, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 16*; Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 19*
Van Ness, Richard v. Blue Cross of California, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 19*

CLASS CERTIFICATION
Collins, M.D., Edward, et al. v. Anthem Health Plans Inc., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 3A; Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 4; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 5D; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 5*
Kaiser M.D., Timothy, N., et al. v. CIGNA Corp., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 4A; Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 4B
In Re: Managed Care Litigation; Charles B. Shane, M.D., et al. v. Humana Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 18*; Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 13*; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 14*; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 14*; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 15*; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 10*

COBRA
Recklein, Sandra v. Centegra Health Systems Plan, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 18*

COMPENSATORY DAMAGES
Hobbs, Norman, individually and on behalf of a class of similarly situated persons, et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 8*

CONCEALING INFORMATION
The Kyrgyz Republic v. The Brooke Group Ltd., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 15*

CONFERENCES / SEMINARS
MEALEY’S Asbestos Bankruptcy Conference, June 18-19, 2001, The Westin Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 7
MEALEY’S Bad Faith Conference, September 13-14, 2001, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Pasadena, FL, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 9
MEALEY’S BioEngineered Products Liability & Insurance Coverage Conference, October 1-2, 2001, The Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago, IL, Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 7
MEALEY’S Emerging Drugs Litigation Conference, May 17-18, 2001, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, LA, Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 11
MEALEY’S Emerging Privacy and E-Commerce Challenge Conference, May 3-4, 2001, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 9
MEALEY’S Insurance Allocation Conference, January 24-25, 2002, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Spa, Pasadena, CA, Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 11
MEALEY’S Insurance Discovery Conference, March 1-2, 2001, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Boston, MA, Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 9
MEALEY’S Insurance Insolvency & Reinsurance Roundtable, March 28-31, 2001, The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, AZ, Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 9
MEALEY’S Insurance 101 Litigation Conference, November 8-9, 2001, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 11; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 9; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 11
MEALEY’S International Arbitration Conference, April 23-24, 2001, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Boston, MA, Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 9
MEALEY’S Litigation in Drugs & Medical Devices Conference, December 3-4, 2001, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, West Palm Beach, FL, Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 9
MEALEY’S MTBE Litigation Conference, May 10-11, 2001, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Pasadena, CA, Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 9
MEALEY’S National Asbestos Litigation Conference, September 13-14, 2001, The Westin Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 9
MEALEY’S Nursing Home Litigation Conference, January 28-29, 2002, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Marina del Ray (Los Angeles), CA, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 9; Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 10*; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 9
MEALEY’S Propulsid Litigation: Preparing for Trial, June 14-15, 2001, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, New Orleans, LA, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 9
MEALEY’S Reinsurance 101 Conference, April 30 – May 1, 2001, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Boston, MA, Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 7
MEALEY’S Sulzer Hip Implant Litigation Conference, September 20-21, 2001, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 7
MEALEY’S Litigating Whistleblower Cases Under the Qui Tam Provisions of the False Claims Act Conference, June 11-12, 2001, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Pentagon City (Washington, D.C.), Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 9

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Schwartz, Elizabeth J. v. Oxford Health Plans Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 17*

CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILITATION ACT OF 1985 (COBRA)
Cardenas Sr., Carlio B., et al. v. Earl I. Anzai, Attorney General, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 18E

CONSPIRACY
American Chiropractic Association v. Trigon Healthcare, Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 18; Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 11B
Erwin, Linda, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Charles H. Erwin v. Texas Health Choice L.C., f/k/a HMO Texas L.C., et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 7B
The Kyrgyz Republic v. The Brooke Group Ltd., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 15*

CONTRACEPTION
ACLU, et al. v. Regence Blue Shield, Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 4D
Erickson, Jennifer, et al. v. Bartell Drug Company, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 5D; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 5E; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 5F; Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 6C

CO-PAY
Lefler, Kathy, et al. v. United Healthcare of Utah Inc., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 13*

CUSTOMARY FEES
Schwartz, Elizabeth J. v. Oxford Health Plans Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 17*

DECEIT
Batas Musette, et al. v. The Prudential Insurance Company of America Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 3E
Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of British Columbia v. Tobacco Canada Ltd., et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 17D

DECEPTIVE ACT / PRACTICE
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 13*
Cary, Thomas A., et al. v. United of Omaha Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 18*
Lane, Marc v. Heath Options Inc., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 14D
Magallon-Laffey, Carmen v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 16*

DECLARATORY RELIEF
Carrington, Harold J., et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 17B

DEFERENCE
In the Matter of the Excess Surplus Status of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 20*

DELAY IN APPROVAL OF BENEFITS
Pryzbowski, Linda v. U.S. Healthcare Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 5B

DELAY PAYMENTS
Connecticut State Medical Society v. Oxford Health Plans [CT], Inc., Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 3B

DENIED
Blaylock, Michael v. James J. Hynes, Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 6C
Brunnner, Bryce L., et al. v. IHC Health Plans, Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 6C
Calad, Ruby R., et al. v. CIGNA Healthcare of Texas Inc., d/b/a Healthsource, et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 4A
Cardenas Sr., Carlio B., et al. v. Earl I. Anzai, Attorney General, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 18E
Carrington, Harold J., et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 17B
Davis, Bill J., et al. v. GHS Health Maintenance Organization Inc. d/b/a BlueLincs Inc., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 8B
DeBartolo, Jr., Dr. Hansel M. v. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 6C
Dunn, Belynda v. Neighborhood Health Plan Inc., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 7E
Erwin, Linda, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Charles H. Erwin v. Texas Health Choice L.C., f/k/a HMO Texas L.C., et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 7B
Green, Allen, as personal representative of the Estate of Harold Green v. Life & Health of America, Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 7*
Hyden, Sarah v. New Mexico Human Services Department, Income Support Division, Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 12*
Jangikhan, Nassra v. Anthem Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 19*
Karen L., by her mother Jane L., et al. v. Physicians Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 7C
Lazorko, Jonathan, Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie-Lazorko v. Pennsylvania Hospital, et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 3A
In Re: Managed Care Litigation, Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 16*
Midwestern Regional Medical Center Inc., et al. v. Aaron Zweibach, et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 14B; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 14C
Republic of Panama v. The American Tobacco, Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 16*
Rubin-Schneiderman, Eric v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 7A
Sao Paulo State of the Federative Republic of Brazil v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p.16*
In Re: Tennessee Coordinated Care Network, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 18*
Tran, Minh, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Texas Inc., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 11B
Unicare HealthPlans of the Midwest Inc., f/k/a Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Gayle Steinberg, Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 14*
Walker, Cynthia A. v. Group Health Services Inc., d/b/a Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Oklahoma, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 8A
Weiner, Dr. Richard H. v. United Healthcare of Texas Inc., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 12*
Zervos, Nickolas v. Verizon New York Inc., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 11C

DENIAL OF BENEFITS
Blaylock, Michael v. James J. Hynes, Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 6C
Cardenas Sr., Carlio B., et al. v. Earl I. Anzai, Attorney General, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 18E
Fromm, Rita v. Principal Health Care of Iowa Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 16*
Greene, Lisa, et al. v. Well Care HMO Inc., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 4B
Murray, John A. v. State Health Benefits Commission, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 17E
Riley, Beverly v. HMO Louisiana Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5*; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5E; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5F
Rivera, George v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles [PacifiCare of California], Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 7C
Roach, Lisa v. Mail Handlers Benefit, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 6*
Smith, Lisa Ellen v. PacifiCare Behavioral Health of California Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 7C
Sussex Auto Center Inc., et al. v. Optimum Choice Inc., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 13*
Tran, Minh, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Texas Inc., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 11B; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 5A
Zervos, Nickolas v. Verizon New York Inc., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 4B; Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 4B

DENIAL OF COVERAGE
Alves, Joseph E., et al. v. Silverado Foods Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 12*
Cancer Victims for Quality Healthcare v. California Physicians’ Service, d/b/a Blue Shield of California, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 6E
Schneider, Julius, et al. v. UNUM Life Insurance Co. of America, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 12*

DENIED PAYMENT
All Saints Health Systems v. Harris Methodist Health Plan Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 15*

DIRECT LIABILITY
Aetna U.S. Healthcare, t/a HMO-PA, et al. v. Jonathan Lazorko, as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie, et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 13

DISABILITY BENEFITS
Magallon-Laffey, Carmen v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 16*

DISCLOSE
Peterson, Joanne, et al. v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 7*

DISCOUNTED FEES
HCA Health Services of Georgia Inc. v. Employers Health Insurance Co., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 8A

DISCOVERY
Alexander, Maureen H. v. Blue Cross of California, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 15*
Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida Inc. v. Mark Chipps, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 3E
Humana Medical Plan Inc. v. Brunhildie Erdely, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 7*
In Re: Managed Care Litigation, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 15*

DISCRIMINATION
Alexander, Martina, et al. v. American Airlines Inc., Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 5A
American Chiropractic Association v. Trigon Healthcare, Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 18
Zervos, Nickolas v. Verizon New York Inc., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 4B

DISEASE
Abscess
Wisholek, Barbara W. et al. v. Gary Douglas, M.D., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 14*

Amputation
Hoose, Richard, et al. v. Jefferson Home Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 18; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 4
Patterson, William N. v. Secure Horizons, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 11*
Roark, Gwen, et al. v. Humana Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 8A; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 7*

Alzheimers
Carrington, Harold J., et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 17B

Asthma
Miner, Sean, et al. v. Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 15*

Brain Tumor
Dardinger, Robert Lee, Executor of the Estate of Esther Louise Dardinger v. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Co., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 14E
Hillard, Cleveland, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 6*

Breast Cancer
Berthelot, Jean Valette v. Dr. William A. Stallworth, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 7*
Zervos, Nickolas v. Verizon New York Inc., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 4B; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5A; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5B; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5C; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5*; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 3E; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 3F; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 3*; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 8C; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 11C; Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 4B; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 13A

Budd Chiari Syndrome
Williams, Tracy D., et al. v. Desmond D. Corbett, M.D., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 7E

Cancer
Cancer Victims for Quality Healthcare v. California Physicians’ Service, d/b/a Blue Shield of California, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 6E
The Estate of Judith M. Cencula, deceased, by Arthur Cencula, Independent Administrator, v. John Alden Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 21*
Midwestern Regional Medical Center Inc., et al. v. Aaron Zweibach, et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 14B; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 14C
Schwartz, Elizabeth J. v. Oxford Health Plans Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 17*
Waks, Barbara v. Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 6A

Carpal Tunnel
Brown, Michelle v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 15D

Cerebral Palsy
Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida Inc. v. Mark Chipps, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 3E

Cervical Spondylosis
Hundley, Mary v. Keith A. Wenzel, Director of Insurance, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 14*

Colon Cancer
Jangikhan, Nassra v. Anthem Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 19*
Renk, Robert G., et al. v. HealthAmerica Corp. of Pennsylvania, d/b/a Health America, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 10C

Congenital Heart Disease
Carpenter, Angela, et al. v. Harris Community Health f/k/a Harris Health Plan Inc., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 6D

Diabetes
Fay, Anna, et al. v. Oxford Health [N.Y.] Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 4B

Emphysema
Furstonberg, Rebekah, et al. v. Howard M. Mintz, M.D., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 4B

Heart Failure / Heart Attack
Shea, Dianne L. v. Sidney Esensten, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 12*
Tran, Minh, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Texas Inc., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 11B; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 5A

Hepatitis
Williams, Tracy D., et al. v. Desmond D. Corbett, M.D., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 7E

Hepatitis C
Dunn, Belynda v. Neighborhood Health Plan Inc., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 7E

HIV
Dunn, Belynda v. Neighborhood Health Plan Inc., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 7E

Kidney Failure
Green, Allen, as personal representative of the Estate of Harold Green v. Life & Health of America, Iss. 1,
1/12/01, p. 7*
Miller, Janice v. HealthAmerica Pennsylvania Inc., et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 6C

Impotence
Davis, Bill J., et al. v. GHS Health Maintenance Organization Inc. d/b/a BlueLincs Inc., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 8B

Lead Poisoning
State of Missouri, ex. rel. Jeremiah W. [“Jay”] Nixon v. Prudential Health Care Plan Inc., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 12*

Leukemia
Lawson, Joseph, et al. v. Fortis Insurance Co., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 16*

Lung Disease
Brewer, Doris, et al. v. Peter Chang, M.D., et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 4
McCall, Barbara, et al. v. PacifiCare of California Inc., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 3B
PacifiCare of California Inc., et al. v. Barbara McCall, individually and as Trustee of the Estate of George McCall, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 13*

Lymphoma
Sussex Auto Center Inc., et al. v. Optimum Choice Inc., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 13*

Melanoma
O’Malley, Patrick v. Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 13A

Mental Health
Brown, Denise, Administratrix of the Estate of Otho Brown, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Lazorko, Jonathan, Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie-Lazorko v. Pennsylvania Hospital, et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 3A
Logan, Margaret P., et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Mlynarczyk, Peter, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Rubelmann, Mary, Executrix of the Estate of Frederick W. Rubelmann, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Rubin-Schneiderman, Eric v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 7A; Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 12A

Multiple Sclerosis
Blaylock, Michael v. James J. Hynes, Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 6C
Fay, Anna, et al. v. Oxford Health [N.Y.] Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 4B
Juliano, Louis G., et al. v. The Health Maintenance Organization of New Jersey Inc., d/b/a U.S. Healthcare, Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 15*
Schneider, Julius, et al. v. UNUM Life Insurance Co. of America, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 12*

Paralyzed
Pappas, Basil, et al. v. David S. Abel and Pennsylvania Hospital Insurance Co., et al. v. United States Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 3C

Pneumonia
Rockefeller, Kimberly v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 10*

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Burrell, Jr., Willie A. v. United Healthcare Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 5C
Morrill, Michelle v. Lorillard Tobacco Co., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 11*

Spinal Cord
Sciotto, Louis, et al. v. United States Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc., d/b/a Aetna U.S. Healthcare, Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 15*

Stroke
Steinberg, Dana, et al. v. Theresa Lewallen, Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 19D; Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 19C; Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 19*

Suicide
Aetna U.S. Healthcare, t/a HMO-PA, et al. v. Jonathan Lazorko, as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie, et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 6C; Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 8; Iss. 14, 7/26/01, p. 13
Lazorko, Jonathan, Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie-Lazorko v. Pennsylvania Hospital, et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 3A
Rubin-Schneiderman, Eric v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 12A
Sohlman, Francine, et al. v. Holy Name Hospital, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 5D

Tongue Cancer
Villazon, Roland, etc. v. Prudential Health Care Plan Inc., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 8*

DISMISS
Ament, F. Thomas, et al. v. Tommy G. Thompson, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 18*
American Chiropractic Association v. Trigon Healthcare, Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 18
Association of Washington Hospital Districts, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 8D; Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 18*
Broselow, Peter, et al. v. Michael Fisher, Attorney General, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 16*
Burrell, Jr., Willie A. v. United Healthcare Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 5C
Cardenas Sr., Carlio B., et al. v. Earl I. Anzai, Attorney General, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 18E
Clay, Jacqueline, et al. v. U.S. Healthcare Inc., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 10*
Collins, M.D., Edward, et al. v. Anthem Health Plans Inc., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 5D; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 5*
Connecticut Pipe Trades Health Fund, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 20*
Connecticut State Medical Society v. Oxford Health Plans [CT], Inc., Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 3B
Davila, Juan v. Aetna U.S. Healthcare, et al., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 9C
Davis, Bill J., et al. v. GHS Health Maintenance Organization Inc. d/b/a BlueLincs Inc., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 8B
DeBartolo, Jr., Dr. Hansel M. v. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 6C
Eastern States Health & Welfare Fund, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 19*
Falise, Robert A., et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 19
Fay, Anna, et al. v. Oxford Health [N.Y.] Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 4B
Fromm, Rita v. Principal Health Care of Iowa Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 16*
Glover, Margie E., et al. v. Parris N. Glendening, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 12*
Harris, Wilfred L., et al. v. Bill Owens, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 16*
Hillard, Cleveland, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 6*
Hudes, Eliot S. et al. v. Vytra Health plans Long Island Inc., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 15C
Jones, Susan, etc. v. U.S. Healthcare, et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 10A
Lane, Marc v. Heath Options Inc., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 14D
Lapean, Gary, et al. v. Tommy G. Thompson, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 18*
In Re: Managed Care Litigation, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 3C; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 17*; Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 4D; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 12*; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 13*; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 11*; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 8E; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 8*; Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 16*
McClendon, Niccie, et al. v. Georgia Department of Community Health, et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 14*
Messner, Sandra, individually and as Guardian of David G. Messner v. Xerox Corp., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 4D
Miller, Douglas, as the executor of the estate of Lee Miller, and in his own right, et al. v. Aetna Healthcare, Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 7*
Miner, Sean, et al. v. Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 15*
State of Missouri, ex. rel. Jeremiah W. [“Jay”] Nixon v. Prudential Health Care Plan Inc., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 12*
Morrill, Michelle v. Lorillard Tobacco Co., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 11*
The Republic of Nicaragua v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 14*
O’Malley, Patrick v. Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 13A
Peterson, Joanne, et al. v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 7*; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13D; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13E; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13*; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 15*
Pryzbowski, Linda v. U.S. Healthcare Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 5B
In the Matter of Receivership of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Inc., & others, Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 22*
Recklein, Sandra v. Centegra Health Systems Plan, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 18*
Regence BlueShield, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 11*
The Republic of Guatemala v. The Tobacco Institute Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 14*; Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 8D
Riley, Beverly v. HMO Louisiana Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5*; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5E;Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5F
Roark, Gwen, et al. v. Humana Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 8A
Rubin-Schneiderman, Eric v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 12A
Service Employees International Union Health and Welfare Fund, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 8D
The State of Rio De Janeiro of the Federated Republic of Brazil v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 14*
Singh, Sabriyana M. v. Prudential Health Care Plan Inc., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 12*
Star Scientific Inc. v. Mark E. Earley, Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 20*
Star Scientific Inc. v. Randolph A. Beales, Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 19*
Strawser, Lois, et al. v. Elizabeth S. Lawton, et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 8F
In Re: Tobacco Cases II, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 15*
Tran, Minh, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Texas Inc., et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 5A
Tyler, Lawrence v. James H. Douglas, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 16*; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 18*
United States of America v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 14*
Wagner M.D., Richard H. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 15E
Zervos, Nickolas v. Verizon New York Inc., f/k/a Bell Atlantic Corp., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 13A
Ziots, Kay Lynn, et al. v. Highmark Inc., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 3B

DISSENT
McCall, Barbara, et al. v. PacifiCare of California Inc., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 3B
Pappas, Basil, et al. v. David S. Abel and Pennsylvania Hospital Insurance Co., et al. v. United States Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 3C
Republic of Panama v. The American Tobacco Co., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 16*
Sao Paulo State of the Federative Republic of Brazil v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 14*; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 16*

DOWNCODING / BUNDLING PAYMENTS
Kaiser, M.D., Timothy N., et al. v. CIGNA Corp., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 4A; Iss. 11, 6/11/01, p. 4B

EMERGENCY BENEFITS
Brunnner, Bryce L., et al. v. IHC Health Plans, Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 6C

EMOTIONAL DISTRESS
Greene, Lisa, et al. v. Well Care HMO Inc., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 4B
Hoose, Richard, et al. v. Jefferson Home Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 4
Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida Inc. v. Mark Chipps, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 3E
Patterson, William N. v. Secure Horizons, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 11*

ERISA
Aetna U.S. Healthcare, t/a HMO-PA, et al. v. Jonathan Lazorko, as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie, et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 6C; Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 8; Iss. 14, 7/26/01, p. 13
Alves, Joseph E., et al. v. Silverado Foods Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 12*
American Dental Association, et al. v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 3B
Batas Musette, et al. v. The Prudential Insurance Company of America Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 3E
Blaylock, Michael v. James J. Hynes, Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 6C
Borrero, Edgar, et al. v. Connecticut General Corp., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 14*
Brunnner, Bryce L., et al. v. IHC Health Plans, Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 6C
Calad, Ruby R., et al. v. CIGNA Healthcare of Texas Inc., d/b/a Healthsource, et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 4A; Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 10
Carpenter, Angela, et al. v. Harris Community Health f/k/a Harris Health Plan Inc., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 6D
The Estate of Judith M. Cencula, deceased, by Arthur Cencula, Independent Administrator, v. John Alden Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 21*
Clay, Jacqueline, et al. v. U.S. Healthcare Inc., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 10*
Community Health Partners Inc., et al. v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 11D; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 18*
Corsini, Linda A., et al. v. United Healthcare Services Inc., et al., Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 3B; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 8
Davila, Juan v. Aetna U.S. Healthcare, et al., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 9C
DeBartolo, Jr., Dr. Hansel M. v. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 6C
Doe, Jane, et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland Inc., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 9A
Dunn, Belynda v. Neighborhood Health Plan Inc., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 7E
Express Scripts Inc., et al. v. Keith Wenzel, Acting Director of the Missouri Department of Insurance, Iss. 7, 9/7/01, p. 4A
Fromm, Rita v. Principal Health Care of Iowa Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 16*
Furstonberg, Rebekah, et al. v. Howard M. Mintz, M.D., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 4B
Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Co., et al. v. Janette Knudson, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 8B; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 8C; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 8*; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 13*
Herdrich, Cynthia v. Lori Pegram, M.D., et al., Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 19*
Hobbs, Norman, individually and on behalf of a class of similarly situated persons, et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 8*
Kentucky Association of Health Plans Inc., et al. v. Janie A. Miller, Commissioner, Kentucky Department Of Insurance, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 4D
Lane, Marc v. Health Options Inc., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 14D
Lazorko, Jonathan, Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie-Lazorko v. Pennsylvania Hospital, et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 3A
Lefler, Kathy, et al. v. United Healthcare of Utah Inc., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 13*
Magallon-Laffey, Carmen v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 16*
In Re: Managed Care Litigation, Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 4A; Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 4D; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 8E; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 8*; Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 16*
Medical Society of the State of New York v. Connecticut General Corp., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 14*
Messner, Sandra, individually and as Guardian of David G. Messner v. Xerox Corp., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 4D
Midwestern Regional Medical Center Inc., et al. v. Aaron Zweibach, et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 14B; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 14C
Miller, Douglas, as the executor of the estate of Lee Miller, and in his own right, et al. v. Aetna Healthcare, Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 7*
Miner, Sean, et al. v. Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 15*
Montemayor, Jose, et al. v. Corporate Health insurance Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 11B
Ocadian Care Centers Inc., et al. v. Electrical Workers Health and Welfare Plan for Contra Costa County, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 15E
PacifiCare of California Inc., et al. v. Barbara McCall, individually and as Trustee of the Estate of George McCall, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 13*
Pappas, Basil, et al. v. David S. Abel and Pennsylvania Hospital Insurance Co., et al. v. United States
Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 3C
Peterson, Joanne, et al. v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13D; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13E; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13*; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 15*
Popoola, Shade v. MD-Individual Practice Association Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 18*
Pryzbowski, Linda v. U.S. Healthcare Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 5B
Recklein, Sandra v. Centegra Health Systems Plan, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 18*
Riley, Beverly v. HMO Louisiana Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5*; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5E;Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5F
Roark, Gwen, et al. v. Humana Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 8A; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 7*
Rosenkrans, Jennifer Lynn, et al. v. Gehred Wetzel, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 6A
Rubin-Schneiderman, Eric v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 7A; Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 12A
Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Debra C. Moran and the State of Illinois, Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 9D; Iss. 7,4/13/01, p. 9*; Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 13*; Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 11B; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 6*; Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 3B; Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 3C; Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 3D; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 8D; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 11*; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 11*; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 11*
Sciotto, Louis, et al. v. United States Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc., d/b/a Aetna U.S.
Healthcare, Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 15*
Shea, Dianne L. v. Sidney Esensten, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 12*
Sussex Auto Center Inc., et al. v. Optimum Choice Inc., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 13*
Tran, Minh, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Texas Inc., et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 5A
Unicare HealthPlans of the Midwest Inc., f/k/a Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Gayle Steinberg, Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 14*; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 16*
United States Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc. v. Pennsylvania Hospital Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 4*
U.S. Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc. v. Pennsylvania Hospital Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 3C; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 3D; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 3*
Villazon, Roland, etc. v. Prudential Health Care Plan Inc., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 8*
Waks, Barbara v. Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 6A
Weiner, Dr. Richard H. v. United Healthcare of Texas Inc., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 12*
Williams, Tracy D., et al. v. Desmond D. Corbett, M.D., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 7E
Zervos, Nicholas v. Verizon New York Inc., f/k/a Bell Atlantic Corp., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 3E; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 3F; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 3*; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 8C; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 11C; Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 4B; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 13A
Ziots, Kay Lynn, et al. v. Highmark Inc., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 3B

EXPERT WITNESS / TESTIMONY
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 7*

EXPERIMENTAL THERAPY
Dardinger, Robert Lee, Executor of the Estate of Esther Louise Dardinger v. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Co., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 14E
Murray, John A. v. State Health Benefits Commission, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 17E

EXTORTION
American Chiropractic Association v. Trigon Healthcare, Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 18

FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE
Marros, Thomas P., et al. v. Naperville Family Physicians Inc., et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 4D

FAILURE TO DISCLOSE
DeBartolo, Jr., Dr. Hansel M. v. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 6C
Peterson, Joanne, et al. v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 7*; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13D; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13E; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13*; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 15*

FAILURE TO PAY
Cardenas Sr., Carlio B., et al. v. Earl I. Anzai, Attorney General, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 18E

FALSE CLAIMS
Fromm, Rita v. Principal Health Care of Iowa Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 16*

FIDUCIARY DUTY
Corsini, Linda A., et al. v. United Healthcare Services Inc., et al., Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 3B
Herdrich, Cynthia v. Lori Pegram, M.D., et al., Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 19*
Marros, Thomas P., et al. v. Naperville Family Physicians Inc., et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 4D
Peterson, Joanne, et al. v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13D; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13E; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13*; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 15*

FINANCES
In Re: Medical Select Management, Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 16*

FINANCIAL INCENTIVE
Collins, M.D., Edward, et al. v. Anthem Health Plans Inc., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 4

FRAUD
Batas Musette, et al. v. The Prudential Insurance Company of America Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 3E
Berthelot, Jean Valette v. Dr. William A. Stallworth, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 7*
Black, Elizabeth, et al. v. Blue Cross of California, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 5C
Blaylock, Michael v. James J. Hynes, Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 6C
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 13*; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 16*
Carrington, Harold J., et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 17B
Davis, Bill J., et al. v. GHS Health Maintenance Organization Inc. d/b/a BlueLincs Inc., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 8B
Eastern States Health & Welfare Fund, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 19*
Erwin, Linda, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Charles H. Erwin v. Texas Health Choice L.C., f/k/a HMO Texas L.C., et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 7B
Family Planning Council v. HRM Health Plans [PA] Inc., f/k/a Oxford Health Plans [PA] Inc., et al., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 6*
Hill Physicians Medical Group v. Pacificare of California; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 14A
Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida Inc. v. Mark Chipps, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 3E
The Kyrgyz Republic v. The Brooke Group Ltd., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 15*
Lazorko, Jonathan, Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie-Lazorko v. Pennsylvania Hospital, et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 3A
In Re: Managed Care Litigation, Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 4D; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 8E; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 8*
McCall, Barbara, et al. v. PacifiCare of California Inc., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 3B
McCall, George, et al. v. Pacificare of California Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 14
McCarty, Sally B. v. Susan Blais, et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 20*
Miller, Douglas, as the executor of the estate of Lee Miller, and in his own right, et al. v. Aetna Healthcare, Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 7*
Minka, Ruby v. PacifiCare of California, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 12D
The Republic of Guatemala v. The Tobacco Institute Inc., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 8D
Roach, Lisa v. Mail Handlers Benefit, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 6*
Ross, Linda, et al. v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 20*
The State of Rio De Janeiro of the Federated Republic of Brazil v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 14*
Security Life Insurance Co. v. Clark, et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 21*
Service Employees International Union Health and Welfare Fund, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 8D
Shea, Dianne L. v. Sidney Esensten, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 12*
Van Ness, Richard v. Blue Cross of California, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 19*
Weiner, Dr. Richard H. v. United Healthcare of Texas Inc., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 12*

HEALTH CARE COSTS
State of Washington, ex rel., Christine O. Grefoire, Attorney General v. 3B Holdings Inc., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 19*

HEALTH CARE MONEY
United States of America v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 17*

HEALTH MAINTENANCE
ORGANIZATION (HMO)
Aetna U.S. Healthcare, t/a HMO-PA, et al. v. Jonathan Lazorko, as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie, et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 6C; Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 8; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 13
All Saints Health Systems v. Harris Methodist Health Plan Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 15*
American Chiropractic Association v. Trigon Healthcare, Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 11B
Berthelot, Jean Valette v. Dr. William A. Stallworth, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 7*
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 16*; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 18*
Borrero M.D., Edgar, et al. v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 3*
Brewer, Doris, et al. v. Peter Chang, M.D., et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 4
Brown, Denise, Administratrix of the Estate of Otho Brown, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Calad, Ruby R., et al. v. CIGNA Healthcare of Texas Inc., d/b/a Healthsource, et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 4A; Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 10
Cancer Victims for Quality Healthcare v. California Physicians’ Service, d/b/a Blue Shield of California, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 6E
Carpenter, Angela, et al. v. Harris Community Health f/k/a Harris Health Plan Inc., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 6D
The Estate of Judith M. Cencula, deceased, by Arthur Cencula, Independent Administrator, v. John Alden Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 21*
Connecticut State Medical Society v. Aetna Health Plans of Southern New England Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24*
Connecticut State Medical Society v. CIGNA Healthcare of Connecticut Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24A
Dale, George v. Mississippi Managed Care Network Inc., et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 19
Davis, Bill J., et al. v. GHS Health Maintenance Organization Inc. d/b/a BlueLincs Inc., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 8B
Dunn, Belynda v. Neighborhood Health Plan Inc., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 7E
Erwin, Linda, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Charles H. Erwin v. Texas Health Choice L.C., f/k/a HMO Texas L.C., et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 7B
Express Scripts Inc., et al. v. Keith Wenzel, Acting Director of the Missouri Department of Insurance, Iss. 7, 9/7/01, p. 4A
Family Planning Council v. HRM Health Plans [PA] Inc., f/k/a Oxford Health Plans [PA] Inc., et al., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 6*
Fitzgerald, Frank v. OmniCare Health Plan, Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 17*
Furstonberg, Rebekah, et al. v. Howard M. Mintz, M.D., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 4B
Gerling America Insurance Co. v. Steadfast Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 10D
Gray M.D., Scott, et al. v. CIGNA Healthcare of Connecticut Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24B
Greene, Lisa, et al. v. Well Care HMO Inc., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 4B
Group Health Plan Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01
Harvey, Douglas v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 5F; Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 5*; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 18*
Herdrich, Cynthia v. Lori Pegram, M.D., et al., Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 19*
Hillard, Cleveland, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 6*
Hoose, Richard, et al. v. Jefferson Home Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 4
Hudes, Eliot S. et al. v. Vytra Health Plans Long Island Inc., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 15C
Humana Medical Plan Inc. v. Brunhildie Erdely, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 7*
Juliano, Louis G., et al. v. The Health Maintenance Organization of New Jersey Inc., d/b/a U.S. Healthcare, Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 15*
Kaiser, M.D., Timothy N., et al. v. CIGNA Corp., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 4A; Iss. 11, 6/11/01, p. 4B
Lane, Marc v. Heath Options Inc., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 14D
Lefler, Kathy, et al. v. United Healthcare of Utah Inc., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 13*
Logan, Margaret P., et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
In Re: Managed Care Litigation, Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 12*; Iss. 2/23/01, p. 13*; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 14*; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 17*; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 15*; Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 4D; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 12*; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 13*; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 11*; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 8E; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 8*; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 10*; Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 16*
In Re: Maxicare Indiana Inc., Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 16*
McCall, Barbara, et al. v. PacifiCare of California Inc., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 3B
McCarty, Sally B. v. Susan Blais, et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 20*
McIntosh M.D., Sue, et al. v. Aetna Health Plans of Southern New England Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24*
Medical Society of the State of New York v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 3*
Metcalf v. Hawaii Healthcare Alliance, Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 21*
State of Missouri, ex. rel. Jeremiah W. [“Jay”] Nixon v. Prudential Health Care Plan Inc., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 12*
Mlynarczyk, Peter, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Montemayor, Jose, et al. v. Corporate Health insurance Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 11B
PacifiCare of California Inc., et al. v. Barbara McCall, individually and as Trustee of the Estate of George McCall, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 13*
Peterson, Joanne, et al. v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 7*; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13D; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13E; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13*; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 15*
Popoola, Shade v. MD-Individual Practice Association Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 18*
Pryzbowski, Linda v. U.S. Healthcare Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 5B
Regence BlueShield, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 11*
In the Matter of Receivership of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Inc., & others, Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 22*
In Re: The Rehabilitation of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Inc., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 21*
Renk, Robert G., et al. v. HealthAmerica Corp. of Pennsylvania, d/b/a Health America, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 10C
Riley, Beverly v. HMO Louisiana Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5*; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5E; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5F
Rivera, George v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles [PacifiCare of California], Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 7C
Roark, Gwen, et al. v. Humana Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 8A
Rubelmann, Mary, Executrix of the Estate of Frederick W. Rubelmann, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Rubin-Schneiderman, Eric v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 12A
Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Debra C. Moran, et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 11B; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 6*; Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 3B; Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 3C; Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 3D; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 8D; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 11*; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 11*; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 11*
Shea, Dianne L. v. Sidney Esensten, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 12*
Singh, Sabriyana M. v. Prudential Health Care Plan Inc., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 12*
Smith, Lisa Ellen v. PacifiCare Behavioral Health of California Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 7C
In Re: Tennessee Coordinated Care Network, et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 22*
Tran, Minh, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Texas Inc., et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 5A
Unicare HealthPlans of the Midwest Inc., f/k/a Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Gayle Steinberg, Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 16*
U.S. Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc. v. Pennsylvania Hospital Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 3C; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 3D; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 3*
Wagner M.D., Richard H. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 15E
Walker, Cynthia A. v. Group Health Services Inc., d/b/a Blue Cross/Blue shield of Oklahoma, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 8A
Wisholek, Barbara W. et al. v. Gary Douglas, M.D., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 14*
Ziots, Kay Lynn, et al. v. Highmark Inc., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 3B

INCREASED HEALTH CARE COSTS
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 16*; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 18*

INADEQUATE CARE
Aetna U.S. Healthcare, t/a HMO_PA, et al. v. Jonathan Lazorko, as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie, et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 6C; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 13

INDEPENDENT REVIEW
Montemayor, Jose, et al. v. Corporate Health insurance Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 11B
Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Debra C. Moran, et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 11B; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 8; Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 3C; Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 3D

INJUNCTION
Ross, Linda, et al. v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 20*
Zervos, Nickolas v. Verizon New York Inc., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5A; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5B; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5C; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5*; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 11C

INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Ament, F. Thomas, et al. v. Tommy G. Thompson, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 18*
Brunnner, Bryce L., et al. v. IHC Health Plans, Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 6C
Cancer Victims for Quality Healthcare v. California Physicians’ Service, d/b/a Blue Shield of California, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 6E
Connecticut State Medical Society v. Oxford Health Plans [CT], Inc., Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 3B
Hobbs, Norman, individually and on behalf of a class of similarly situated persons, et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 8*
Lapean, Gary, et al. v. Tommy G. Thompson, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 18*
PacifiCare of California Inc., et al. v. Barbara McCall, individually and as Trustee of the Estate of George McCall, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 13*

INTERLOCUTORY
Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida Inc. v. Mark Chipps, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 3E
In Re: Managed Care Litigation, Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 11*; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 10*
State of Missouri, ex. rel. Jeremiah W. [“Jay”] Nixon v. Prudential Health Care Plan Inc., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 12*

JUDGMENT
Corsini, Linda A., et al. v. United Healthcare Services Inc., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 8
Renk, Robert G., et al. v. HealthAmerica Corp. of Pennsylvania, d/b/a Health America, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 10C

JUDICIAL PANEL ON
MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION
In Re: Managed Care Litigation, Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 12*; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 13*; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 10
The State of Rio De Janeiro of the Federated Republic of Brazil v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 14*

JURISDICATION
The State of Rio De Janeiro of the Federated Republic of Brazil v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 14*

LEGISLATION, FEDERAL
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Alexander, Martina, et al. v. American Airlines Inc., Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 5A
Morrill, Michelle v. Lorillard Tobacco Co., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 11*
Zervos, Nickolas v. Verizon New York Inc., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5A; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5B; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5C; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5*; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 3E; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 3F; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 3*; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 8C; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 11C; Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 4B; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 13A

Civil Rights Act
Alexander, Martina, et al. v. American Airlines Inc., Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 5A
Erickson, Jennifer, et al. v. Bartell Drug Company, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 5D; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 5E; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 5F

Civil Rules of Civil Procedure
In Re: Managed Care Litigation; Charles B. Shane, M.D., et al. v. Humana Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 18*

Competition Act
Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of British Columbia v. Tobacco Canada Ltd., et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 17D

Consumer Protection Act
Association of Washington Hospital Districts, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 8D
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 16*
O’Malley, Patrick v. Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 13A

Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)
Rivera, George v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles [PacifiCare of California], Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 7C
Smith, Lisa Ellen v. PacifiCare Behavioral Health of California Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 7C

Federal Rule Of Civil Procedure
Fromm, Rita v. Principal Health Care of Iowa Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 16*

Federal Employees Health Benefit Act
Doyle, Jr., William et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 19*
Hillard, Cleveland, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 6*
Montemayor, Jose, et al. v. Corporate Health Insurance Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 11B
Roach, Lisa v. Mail Handlers Benefit, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 6*
Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Debra C. Moran, et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 11B

Knox-Keene Act
California Medical Association Inc. v. Aetna U.S. Healthcare of California Inc., et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 7B

McCarran-Ferguson Act
Express Scripts Inc., et al. v. Keith Wenzel, Acting Director of the Missouri Department of Insurance, Iss. 7, 9/7/01, p. 4A
Rivera, George v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles [PacifiCare of California], Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 7C
Smith, Lisa Ellen v. PacifiCare Behavioral Health of California Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 7C

Medical Care Recovery Act
United States of America v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 14*; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 17*

Medicare Act
McCall, Barbara, et al. v. PacifiCare of California Inc., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 3B
McCall, George, et al. v. Pacificare of California Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 14
Minka, Ruby v. PacifiCare of California, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 12D
PacifiCare of California Inc., et al. v. Barbara McCall, individually and as Trustee of the Estate of George McCall, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 13*
Patterson, William N. v. Secure Horizons, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 11*
Strawser, Lois, et al. v. Elizabeth S. Lawton, et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 8F

Medicare Secondary Payer Act
United States of America v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 14*; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 17*

Pregnancy Discrimination Act
ACLU, et al. v. Regence Blue Shield, Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 4D
Erickson, Jennifer, et al. v. Bartell Drug Company, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 5D; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 5E; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 5F; Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 6C

Social Security Act
Hyden, Sarah v. New Mexico Human Services Department, Income Support Division, Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 12*

Survival Statue and the Commercial Bribery Statue
Carpenter, Angela, et al. v. Harris Community Health f/k/a Harris Health Plan Inc., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 6D

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Alexander, Martina, et al. v. American Airlines Inc., Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 5A
Erickson, Jennifer, et al. v. Bartell Drug Company, Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 6C
Zervos, Nickolas v. Verizon New York Inc., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 11C

Trade Practice Act
Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of British Columbia v. Tobacco Canada Ltd., et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 17D
Collins, M.D., Edward, et al. v. Anthem Health Plans Inc., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 3A

Wrongful Death Act
Carpenter, Angela, et al. v. Harris Community Health f/k/a Harris Health Plan Inc., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 6D

LEGISLATION, STATE
California
California Business and Professions Code
Cancer Victims for Quality Healthcare v. California Physicians’ Service, d/b/a Blue Shield of California, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 6E
Carrington, Harold J., et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 17B
Hill Physicians Medical Group v. Pacificare of California; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 14A
McCall, George, et al. v. Pacificare of California Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 14
PacifiCare of California Inc., et al. v. Barbara McCall, individually and as Trustee of the Estate of George McCall, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 13*
Ross, Linda, et al. v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 20*

California Civil Code
Alexander, Maureen H. v. Blue Cross of California, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 15*

California Consumer Legal Remedies Act
Van Ness, Richard v. Blue Cross of California, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 19*

Civil Code Section 1750
Black, Elizabeth, et al. v. Blue Cross of California, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 5C

Consumer Legal Remedies Act
Black, Elizabeth, et al. v. Blue Cross of California, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 5C

Connecticut
Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act
Collins, M.D., Edward, et al. v. Anthem Health Plans Inc., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 5D; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 5*
Connecticut Pipe Trades Health Fund, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 20*
Connecticut State Medical Society v. Aetna Health Plans of Southern New England Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24*
Connecticut State Medical Society v. CIGNA Healthcare of Connecticut Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24A
Gray M.D., Scott, et al. v. CIGNA Healhtcare of Connecticut Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24B
McIntosh M.D., Sue, et al. v. Aetna Health Plans of Southern New England Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24*

Connecticut Unfair Insurance Practice Act
Connecticut State Medical Society v. Aetna Health Plans of Southern New England Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24*
Connecticut State Medical Society v. CIGNA Healthcare of Connecticut Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24A
Gray M.D., Scott, et al. v. CIGNA Healhtcare of Connecticut Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24B
McIntosh M.D., Sue, et al. v. Aetna Health Plans of Southern New England Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24*

District of Columbia
Washington Consumer Protection Act
Regence BlueShield, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 11*

Connecticut
Connecticut Unfair Trade Practice Act (CUPTA)
Connecticut State Medical Society v. Oxford Health Plans [CT], Inc., Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 3B

Georgia
Georgia Physician’s Assistant Act (PAA)
Rockefeller, Kimberly v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 10*

Illinois
Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act
Doyle, Jr., William et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 19*

Illinois Family Expense Act
Steinberg, Dana, et al. v. Theresa Lewallen, Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 19D; Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 19C; Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 19*
Unicare HealthPlans of the Midwest Inc., f/k/a Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Gayle Steinberg, Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 16*

Illinois HMO Acts
Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Debra C. Moran and the State of Illinois, Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 8; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 6*; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 8D; Iss. 24,12/28/01, p. 11*; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 11*; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 11*

Maryland
Maryland Retroactive HMO Subrogation Act
Harvey, Douglas v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States Inc., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 18*

Minnesota
Minnesota Consumer Fraud Act
Blaylock, Michael v. James J. Hynes, Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 6C
Minnesota Regulation and Trade Practices Act
Blaylock, Michael v. James J. Hynes, Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 6C

New York
New York Consumer Protection Act
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 16

New York General Business Law
Connecticut Pipe Trades Health Fund, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 20*

Pennsylvania
Consumers Protection Law
Schneider, Julius, et al. v. UNUM Life Insurance Co. of America, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 12*

Tennessee
Tennessee Insurers Rehabilitation and Liquidation Act
In Re: Xantus Healthplan of Tennessee, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 17*

Texas
Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code
Erwin, Linda, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Charles H. Erwin v. Texas Health Choice L.C., f/k/a HMO Texas L.C., et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 7B
Williams, Tracy D., et al. v. Desmond D. Corbett, M.D., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 7E

Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
Magallon-Laffey, Carmen v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 16*

Texas Health Care Liability Act
Calad, Ruby R., et al. v. CIGNA Healthcare of Texas Inc., d/b/a Healthsource, et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 4A; Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 10
Davila, Juan v. Aetna U.S. Healthcare, et al., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 9C
Brewer, Doris, et al. v. Peter Chang, M.D., et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 4
Furstonberg, Rebekah, et al. v. Howard M. Mintz, M.D., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 4B
Roark, Gwen, et al. v. Humana Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 8A

Texas HMO Liability Act
Calad, Ruby R. and Walter Patrick Thorn v. CIGNA Healthcare of Texas, Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 10

Texas Medical Liability and Insurance Improvement Act
Carpenter, Angela, et al. v. Harris Community Health f/k/a Harris Health Plan Inc., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 6D

Washington
Consumer Protection Act
ACLU, et al. v. Regence Blue Shield, Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 4D
Washington Law Against Discrimination
ACLU, et al. v. Regence Blue Shield, Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 4D

LIQUIDATE
Dale, George v. Mississippi Managed Care Network Inc., et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 19
Koken, Diane v. HRM Health Plans (PA) Inc., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 19
Metcalf v. Hawaii Healthcare Alliance, Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 21*
In the Matter of Rehabilitation of Tufts Health Plan of New England Inc., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 20*; Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 23
Shapo, Nathaniel S. v. Associated Physicians Insurance Co., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 20*
In Re: Tennessee Coordinated Care Network, et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 22*; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 18*
State of Tennessee, ex. rel., Anne B. Pope, et al. v. Xantus Healthplan of Tennessee, Inc., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 20*

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
Carrington, Harold J., et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 17B
Schneider, Julius, et al. v. UNUM Life Insurance Co. of America, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 12*

LONG TERM DISABILITY
Miner, Sean, et al. v. Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 15*

LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
Hillard, Cleveland, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 6*
Hoose, Richard, et al. v. Jefferson Home Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 18; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 4
Renk, Robert G., et al. v. HealthAmerica Corp. of Pennsylvania, d/b/a Health America, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 10C

MAIL FRAUD
American Chiropractic Association v. Trigon Healthcare, Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 18; Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 11B

MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (MSA)
Ament, F. Thomas, et al. v. Tommy G. Thompson, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 18*
Broselow, Peter, et al. v. Michael Fisher, Attorney General, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 16*
Glover, Margie E., et al. v. Parris N. Glendening, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 12*
Lapean, Gary, et al. v. Tommy G. Thompson, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 18*
McClendon, Niccie, et al. v. Georgia Department of Community Health, et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 14*
Star Scientific Inc. v. Mark E. Earley, Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 20*
Tyler, Lawrence v. James H. Douglas, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 19*; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 18*
State of Washington, ex rel., Christine O. Grefoire, Attorney General v. 3B Holdings Inc., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 19*

MEDIATOR
In Re: Managed Care Litigation, Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 12*; Iss. 2/23/01, p. 13*

MEDICAID
Cardenas Sr., Carlio B., et al. v. Earl I. Anzai, Attorney General, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 18E
Family Planning Council v. HRM Health Plans [PA] Inc., f/k/a Oxford Health Plans [PA] Inc., et al., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 6*
Glover, Margie E., et al. v. Parris N. Glendening, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 12*
Harris, Wilfred L., et al. v. Bill Owens, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 16*
Hyden, Sarah v. New Mexico Human Services Department, Income Support Division, Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 12*
Karen L., by her mother Jane L., et al. v. Physicians Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 5A; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 7C
McClendon, Niccie, et al. v. Georgia Department of Community Health, et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 14*
State of Missouri, ex. rel. Jeremiah W. [“Jay”] Nixon v. Prudential Health Care Plan Inc., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 12*
Myers, Lucille, et al. v. Liggett & Myers Inc., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 17*
Strawser, Lois, et al. v. Elizabeth S. Lawton, et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 8F
Tyler, Lawrence v. James H. Douglas, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 16*; Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 19*; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 18*
Villagrana, Linda, et al. v. Jan Graham, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 17*

MEDICAL NECESSITY
Hundley, Mary v. Keith A. Wenzel, Director of Insurance, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 14*
Kirkpatrick, Mary G., Esq., Legal Guardian for Jane Doe I, et al. v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 4C; Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 4D

MEDICARE
McCall, George, et al. v. Pacificare of California Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 14
Minka, Ruby v. PacifiCare of California, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 12D

MED MAL
Aetna U.S. Healthcare, t/a HMO-PA, et al. v. Jonathan Lazorko, as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie, et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 6C
Clay, Jacqueline, et al. v. U.S. Healthcare Inc., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 10*
Furstonberg, Rebekah, et al. v. Howard M. Mintz, M.D., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 4B
Hoose, Richard, et al. v. Jefferson Home Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 18; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 4
Humana Medical Plan Inc. v. Brunhildie Erdely, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 7*
Marros, Thomas P., et al. v. Naperville Family Physicians Inc., et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 4D
O’Malley, Patrick v. Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 13A
Pappas, Basil, et al. v. David S. Abel and Pennsylvania Hospital Insurance Co., et al. v. United States Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 3C

MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
Doe, Jane, et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland Inc., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 9A

MISAPPROPRIATED FUNDS
Family Planning Council v. HRM Health Plans [PA] Inc., f/k/a Oxford Health Plans [PA] Inc., et al., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 6*

MISCONDUCT
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 16*

MISDIAGNOSED
Rockefeller, Kimberly v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 10*

MISREPRESENTATION
American Dental Association, et al. v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 3B
Blaylock, Michael v. James J. Hynes, Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 6C
Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of British Columbia v. Tobacco Canada Ltd., et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 17D
Eastern States Health & Welfare Fund, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 19*
Group Health Plan Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01
The Kyrgyz Republic v. The Brooke Group Ltd., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 15*
Lazorko, Jonathan, Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie-Lazorko v. Pennsylvania Hospital, et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 3A
In Re: Managed Care Liability, Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 8E; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 8*
McCarty, Sally B. v. Susan Blais, et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 20*
Miller, Douglas, as the executor of the estate of Lee Miller, and in his own right, et al. v. Aetna Healthcare, Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 7*
Ocadian Care Centers Inc., et al. v. Electrical Workers Health and Welfare Plan for Contra Costa County, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 15E
PacifiCare of California Inc., et al. v. Barbara McCall, individually and as Trustee of the Estate of George McCall, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 13*
Patterson, William N. v. Secure Horizons, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 11*
The State of Rio De Janeiro of the Federated Republic of Brazil v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 14*
Sciotto, Louis, et al. v. United States Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc., d/b/a Aetna U.S. Healthcare, Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 15*
Shea, Dianne L. v. Sidney Esensten, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 12*
In Re: Tobacco Cases II, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 15*

MONOPOLIZE
American Chiropractic Association v. Trigon Healthcare, Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 18; Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 11B

MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION (MDL)
Borrero, Edgar, et al. v. Connecticut General Corp., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 14*
In Re: Managed Care Litigation; Charles B. Shane, M.D., et al. v. Humana Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 18*; Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 12*; Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 13*; Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 3C; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 14*; Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 4A; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 14*; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 17*; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 15*; Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 4D; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 12*; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 13*; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 8E; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 8*; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 10*; Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 16*
Medical Society of the State of New York v. Connecticut General Corp., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 14*

NEGLIGENCE
Aetna U.S. Healthcare, t/a HMO-PA, et al. v. Jonathan Lazorko, as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie, et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 6C; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 13
Alexander, Maureen H. v. Blue Cross of California, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 15*
Blaylock, Michael v. James J. Hynes, Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 6C
Brewer, Doris, et al. v. Peter Chang, M.D., et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 4
Brown, Denise, Administratrix of the Estate of Otho Brown, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Calad, Ruby R., et al. v. CIGNA Healthcare of Texas Inc., d/b/a Healthsource, et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 4A
Carpenter, Angela, et al. v. Harris Community Health f/k/a Harris Health Plan Inc., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 6D
Carrington, Harold J., et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 17B
Davila, Juan v. Aetna U.S. Healthcare, et al., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 9C
Erwin, Linda, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Charles H. Erwin v. Texas Health Choice L.C., f/k/a HMO Texas L.C., et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 7B
Furstonberg, Rebekah, et al. v. Howard M. Mintz, M.D., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 4B
Hillard, Cleveland, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 6*
Hoose, Richard, et al. v. Jefferson Home Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 18; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 4
Humana Medical Plan Inc. v. Brunhildie Erdely, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 7*
The Kyrgyz Republic v. The Brooke Group Ltd., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 15*
Lane, Marc v. Heath Options Inc., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 14D
Logan, Margaret P., et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Marros, Thomas P., et al. v. Naperville Family Physicians Inc., et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 4D
McCall, Barbara, et al. v. PacifiCare of California Inc., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 3B
McCall, George, et al. v. Pacificare of California Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 14
Miller, Janice v. HealthAmerica Pennsylvania Inc., et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 6C
Mlynarczyk, Peter, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Pappas, Basil, et al. v. David S. Abel and Pennsylvania Hospital Insurance Co., et al. v. United States Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 3C
Patterson, William N. v. Secure Horizons, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 11*
Pryzbowski, Linda v. U.S. Healthcare Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 5B
Renk, Robert G., et al. v. HealthAmerica Corp. of Pennsylvania, d/b/a Health America, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 10C
Roach, Lisa v. Mail Handlers Benefit, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 6*
The State of Rio De Janeiro of the Federated Republic of Brazil v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 14*
Roark, Gwen, et al. v. Humana Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 8A; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 7*
Rockefeller, Kimberly v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 10*
Rosenkrans, Jennifer Lynn, et al. v. Gehred Wetzel, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 6A
Ruacho, Marisela, et al. v. Aetna U.S. Healthcare of North Texas Inc. f/k/a Aetna Health Plans of North Texas Inc., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 8A
Rubelmann, Mary, Executrix of the Estate of Frederick W. Rubelmann, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Rubin-Schneiderman, Eric v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 7A; Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 12A
Sohlman, Francine, et al. v. Holy Name Hospital, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 5D
In Re: Tobacco Cases II, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 15*
Tran, Minh, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Texas Inc., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 11B; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 5A
Villazon, Roland, etc. v. Prudential Health Care Plan Inc., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 8*
Weiner, Dr. Richard H. v. United Healthcare of Texas Inc., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 12*
Williams, Tracy D., et al. v. Desmond D. Corbett, M.D., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 7E
Wisholek, Barbara W. et al. v. Gary Douglas, M.D., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 14*
Ziots, Kay Lynn, et al. v. Highmark Inc., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 3B

NON-DISCLOSURE
The Kyrgyz Republic v. The Brooke Group Ltd., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 15*

OUT-OF-NETWORK
American Dental Association, et al. v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 3B
Brunnner, Bryce L., et al. v. IHC Health Plans, Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 6C

OVERTURNED
Herdrich, Cynthia v. Lori Pegram, M.D., et al., Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 19*
Hundley, Mary v. Keith A. Wenzel, Director of Insurance, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 14*
Patterson, William N. v. Secure Horizons, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 11*

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
Hobbs, Norman, individually and on behalf of a class of similarly situated persons, et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 8*

PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION /
INCENTIVE / REIMBURSEMENT
Miller, Janice v. HealthAmerica Pennsylvania Inc., et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 6C
Peterson, Joanne, et al. v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 7*; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13D; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13E; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 13*; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 15*
Shea, Dianne L. v. Sidney Esensten, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 12*

PHYSICIAN / PATIENT RELATIONSHIP
American Dental Association, et al. v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 3B
Connecticut State Medical Society v. Aetna Health Plans of Southern New England Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24*
Connecticut State Medical Society v. CIGNA Healthcare of Connecticut Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24A
Gray M.D., Scott, et al. v. CIGNA Healhtcare of Connecticut Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24B
McIntosh M.D., Sue, et al. v. Aetna Health Plans of Southern New England Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24*

PREEMPTION
Aetna U.S. Healthcare, t/a HMO-PA, et al. v. Jonathan Lazorko, as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie, et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 6C
Borrero, Edgar, et al. v. Connecticut General Corp., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 14*
Calad, Ruby R., et al. v. CIGNA Healthcare of Texas Inc., d/b/a Healthsource, et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 4A; Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 10
Carpenter, Angela, et al. v. Harris Community Health f/k/a Harris Health Plan Inc., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 6D
Clay, Jacqueline, et al. v. U.S. Healthcare Inc., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 10*
Community Health Partners Inc., et al. v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 11D; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 18*
Davila, Juan v. Aetna U.S. Healthcare, et al., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 9C
DeBartolo, Jr., Dr. Hansel M. v. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 6C
Doyle, Jr., William et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 19*
Erwin, Linda, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Charles H. Erwin v. Texas Health Choice L.C., f/k/a HMO Texas L.C., et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 7B
Express Scripts Inc., et al. v. Keith Wenzel, Acting Director of the Missouri Department of Insurance, Iss. 7, 9/7/01, p. 4A
Furstonberg, Rebekah, et al. v. Howard M. Mintz, M.D., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 4B
Kentucky Association of Health Plans Inc., et al. v. Janie A. Miller, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Insurance, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 4D
Lazorko, Jonathan, Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie-Lazorko v. Pennsylvania Hospital, et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 3A
Magallon-Laffey, Carmen v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 16*
McCall, Barbara, et al. v. PacifiCare of California Inc., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 3B
McCall, George, et al. v. Pacificare of California Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 14
Medical Society of the State of New York v. Connecticut General Corp., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 14*
Miller, Douglas, as the executor of the estate of Lee Miller, and in his own right, et al. v. Aetna Healthcare, Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 7*
Pappas, Basil, et al. v. David S. Abel and Pennsylvania Hospital Insurance Co., et al. v. United States Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 3C
Patterson, William N. v. Secure Horizons, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 11*
Pryzbowski, Linda v. U.S. Healthcare Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 5B
Riley, Beverly v. HMO Louisiana Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5*; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5E; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5F
Roach, Lisa v. Mail Handlers Benefit, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 6*
Roark, Gwen, et al. v. Humana Inc., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 8A; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 7*
Rosenkrans, Jennifer Lynn, et al. v. Gehred Wetzel, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 6A
Ruacho, Marisela, et al. v. Aetna U.S. Healthcare of North Texas Inc. f/k/a Aetna Health Plans of North Texas Inc., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 8A
Rubin-Schneiderman, Eric v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 7A; Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 12A
Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Debra C. Moran and the State of Illinois, Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 9D; Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 9*; Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 13*; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 8; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 6*; Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 3B; Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 3C; Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 3D; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 8D; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 11*; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 11*; Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 11*
Schneider, Julius, et al. v. UNUM Life Insurance Co. of America, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 12*
Sciotto, Louis, et al. v. United States Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc., d/b/a Aetna U.S. Healthcare, Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 15*
Shea, Dianne L. v. Sidney Esensten, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 12*
Tran, Minh, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Texas Inc., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 11B; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 5A
United States Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc. v. Pennsylvania Hospital Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 4*
U.S. Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc. v. Pennsylvania Hospital Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 3C; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 3D; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 3*
Villazon, Roland, etc. v. Prudential Health Care Plan Inc., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 8*
Waks, Barbara v. Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 6A
Weiner, Dr. Richard H. v. United Healthcare of Texas Inc., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 12*
Ziots, Kay Lynn, et al. v. Highmark Inc., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 3B

PRE-EXISTING CONDITION
Green, Allen, as personal representative of the Estate of Harold Green v. Life & Health of America, Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 7*

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Davila, Juan v. Aetna U.S. Healthcare, et al., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 9C
Express Scripts Inc., et al. v. Keith Wenzel, Acting Director of the Missouri Department of Insurance, Iss. 7, 9/7/01, p. 4A

PRIVATE NURSES
Fay, Anna, et al. v. Oxford Health [N.Y.] Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 4B

PUNITIVE DAMAGES
Calad, Ruby R., et al. v. CIGNA Healthcare of Texas Inc., d/b/a Healthsource, et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 4A
Cooper Industries Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 21
Dardinger, Robert Lee, Executor of the Estate of Esther Louise Dardinger v. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Co., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 14E
Hobbs, Norman, individually and on behalf of a class of similarly situated persons, et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 8*
Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida Inc. v. Mark Chipps, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 3E

QUALITY OF CARE
Calad, Ruby R. and Walter Patrick Thorn v. CIGNA Healthcare of Texas, Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 10
Clay, Jacqueline, et al. v. U.S. Healthcare Inc., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 10*
Connecticut State Medical Society v. Aetna Health Plans of Southern New England Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24*
Connecticut State Medical Society v. CIGNA Healthcare of Connecticut Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24A
Furstonberg, Rebekah, et al. v. Howard M. Mintz, M.D., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 4B
Gray M.D., Scott, et al. v. CIGNA Healhtcare of Connecticut Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24B
McIntosh M.D., Sue, et al. v. Aetna Health Plans of Southern New England Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 24*
Rosenkrans, Jennifer Lynn, et al. v. Gehred Wetzel, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 6A

QUANTITY OF BENEFITS
Clay, Jacqueline, et al. v. U.S. Healthcare Inc., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 10*

RACKETEERING
American Chiropractic Association v. Trigon Healthcare, Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 18; Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 11B

RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND
CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT (RICO)
Association of Washington Hospital Districts, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 8D; Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 18*
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 16*; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 18*; Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 13*
In Re: Managed Care Litigation, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 3C; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 8E; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 8*; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 10*; Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 16*
Regence BlueShield, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 11*
In Re: Managed Care Litigation, Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 4A; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 17*; Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 4D; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 12*; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 13*; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 11*
The Republic of Guatemala v. The Tobacco Institute Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 14*; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 19*; Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 8D
The Republic of Nicaragua v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 14*; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 19*
Security Life Insurance Co. v. Clark, et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 21*
Service Employees International Union Health and Welfare Fund, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 8D
Ukraine v. American Brands Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 19*
United States of America v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 12*; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 14*
Wagner M.D., Richard H. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 15E

RECEIVERSHIP
In the Matter of Receivership of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Inc., & others, Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 22*
In Re: Provider Medical Trust, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 17*

RECOVERY
Harris, Wilfred L., et al. v. Bill Owens, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 16*
Myers, Lucille, et al. v. Liggett & Myers Inc., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 17*
Republic of Panama v. The American Tobacco Co., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 14*
Sao Paulo State of the Federative Republic of Brazil v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 14*
Service Employees International Union Health and Welfare Fund, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 8D

RECOVERY OF BENEFITS
HCA Health Services of Georgia Inc. v. Employers Health Insurance Co., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 8A

REDUCTION OF BENEFITS
Black, Elizabeth, et al. v. Blue Cross of California, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 5C

REDUCTION OF PAYMENT
Kaiser, M.D., Timothy N., et al. v. CIGNA Corp., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 4A; Iss. 11, 6/11/01, p. 4B

REFUNDS
In Re: Provider Medical Trust, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 17*

REHABILITATION
Fitzgerald, Frank v. OmniCare Health Plan, Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 17*
Koken, Diane v. HRM Health Plans (PA) Inc., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 18*
Koken, M. Diane v. Carolyn F. Scanlan, et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 18*
In Re: Maxicare Indiana Inc., Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 16*
McCarty, Sally B. v. Susan Blais, et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 20*
In Re: The Rehabilitation of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Inc., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 21*
State of Tennessee, ex. rel., Anne B. Pope, et al. v. Zantus Healthplan of Tennessee, Inc., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 20*
In Re: Tennessee Coordinated Care Network, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 19*; Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 18*
In Re: Xantus Healthplan of Tennessee, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 17*

REIMBURSE
California Medical Association Inc. v. Aetna U.S. Healthcare of California Inc., et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 7B
Miner, Sean, et al. v. Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 15*

REINSTATED
The Republic of Guatemala v. The Tobacco Institute Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 14*
Kirkpatrick, Mary G., Esq., Legal Guardian for Jane Doe I, et al. v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 4C; Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 4D
Lazorko, Jonathan, Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie-Lazorko v. Pennsylvania Hospital, et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 3A
The Republic of Nicaragua v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 14*

REJECTS
Cardenas Sr., Carlio B., et al. v. Earl I. Anzai, Attorney General, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 18E
Villagrana, Linda, et al. v. Jan Graham, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 17*

REMAND
Republic of Panama v. The American Tobacco Co., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 14*
Sao Paulo State of the Federative Republic of Brazil v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 14*
REMOVAL
Steinberg, Dana, et al. v. Theresa Lewallen, Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 19D; Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 19C; Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 19*

RESTITUTION
Cancer Victims for Quality Healthcare v. California Physicians’ Service, d/b/a Blue Shield of California, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 6E
Ross, Linda, et al. v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 20*

REVERSAL
Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida Inc. v. Mark Chipps, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 3E
Minka, Ruby v. PacifiCare of California, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 12D
Security Life Insurance Co. v. Clark, et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 21*

RULING
Harvey, Douglas v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 5F; Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 5*

SETTLEMENT
Cardenas Sr., Carlio B., et al. v. Earl I. Anzai, Attorney General, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 18E
The Estate of Judith M. Cencula, deceased, by Arthur Cencula, Independent Administrator, v. John Alden Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 21*
Hoose, Richard, et al. v. Jefferson Home Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 4
In the Matter of Rehabilitation of Tufts Health Plan of New England Inc., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 20*
Strawser, Lois, et al. v. Elizabeth S. Lawton, et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 8F
Tyler, Lawrence v. James H. Douglas, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 19*

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
Alexander, Maureen H. v. Blue Cross of California, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 15*

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Rockefeller, Kimberly v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 10*

STATUE OF LIMITATIONS
Miller, Douglas, as the executor of the estate of Lee Miller, and in his own right, et al. v. Aetna Healthcare, Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 7*

STEM CELL TRANSPLANT
Zervos, Nickolas v. Verizon New York Inc., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 4B Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5A; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5B; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5C; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 5*; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 8E; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 3F; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 3*; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 8C; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 11C; Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 4B

STRICT LIABILITY
Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of British Columbia v. Tobacco Canada Ltd., et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 17D
The Kyrgyz Republic v. The Brooke Group Ltd., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 15*

SUBROGATION
Alves, Joseph E., et al. v. Silverado Foods Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 12*
Doyle, Jr., William et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 19*
Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Co., et al. v. Janette Knudson, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 8B; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 8C; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 8*; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 13*
Harvey, Douglas v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States Inc., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 5F; Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 5*; Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 18*
Sciotto, Louis, et al. v. United States Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc., d/b/a Aetna U.S.
Healthcare, Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 15*
Singh, Sabriyana M. v. Prudential Health Care Plan Inc., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 12*
Steinberg, Dana, et al. v. Theresa Lewallen, Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 19D; Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 19C; Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 19*
Unicare HealthPlans of the Midwest Inc., f/k/a Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Gayle Steinberg, Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 14*; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 16*

SUMMARY JUDGEMENT
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 16*
Brown, Michelle v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 15D
Burrell, Jr., Willie A. v. United Healthcare Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 5C
Cary, Thomas A., et al. v .United of Omaha Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 18*
The Estate of Judith M. Cencula, deceased, by Arthur Cencula, Independent Administrator, v. John Alden Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 21*
Erickson, Jennifer, et al. v. Bartell Drug Company, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 5D; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 5E; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 5F
Gerling America Insurance Co. v. Steadfast Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 10D
Glover, Margie E., et al. v. Parris N. Glendening, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 12*
Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Co., et al. v. Janette Knudson, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 8B; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 8C; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 8*; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 13*
Green, Allen, as personal representative of the Estate of Harold Green v. Life & Health of America, Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 7*
Greene, Lisa, et al. v. Well Care HMO Inc., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 4B
HCA Health Services of Georgia Inc. v. Employers Health Insurance Co., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 8A
Jones, Susan, etc. v. U.S. Healthcare, et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 10A
Kirkpatrick, Mary G., Esq., Legal Guardian for Jane Doe I, et al. v. Merit Behavioral Care Corp., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 4C; Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 4D
Lawson, Joseph, et al. v. Fortis Insurance Co., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 16*
Lefler, Kathy, et al. v. United Healthcare of Utah Inc., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 13*
In Re: Managed Care Litigation, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 15*
Messner, Sandra, individually and as Guardian of David G. Messner v. Xerox Corp., et al., Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 4D
Minka, Ruby v. PacifiCare of California, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 12D
Pryzbowski, Linda v. U.S. Healthcare Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 5B
Riley, Beverly v. HMO Louisiana Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5*; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5E; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 5F
Roach, Lisa v. Mail Handlers Benefit, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 6*
Rockefeller, Kimberly v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 10*
Schneider, Julius, et al. v. UNUM Life Insurance Co. of America, Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 12*
Sussex Auto Center Inc., et al. v. Optimum Choice Inc., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 13*
Unicare HealthPlans of the Midwest Inc., f/k/a Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Gayle Steinberg, Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 16*
Van Ness, Richard v. Blue Cross of California, Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 19*
Villazon, Roland, etc. v. Prudential Health Care Plan Inc., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 8*
Waks, Barbara v. Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 6A
Zervos, Nickolas v. Verizon New York Inc., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 4B

SUPERVISION
In Re: Medical Select Management, Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 16*

TOBACCO / TOBACCO RELATED ILLNESSES
Ament, F. Thomas, et al. v. Tommy G. Thompson, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 18*
Association of Washington Hospital Districts, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 8D; Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 18*
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 7*; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 16*; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 16*; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 18*; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 16*; Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 16
Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of British Columbia v. Tobacco Canada Ltd., et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 17D
Broselow, Peter, et al. v. Michael Fisher, Attorney General, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 16*
Cardenas Sr., Carlio B., et al. v. Earl I. Anzai, Attorney General, et al., Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 18E
Connecticut Pipe Trades Health Fund, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 20*
Eastern States Health & Welfare Fund, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 19*
Falise, Robert A., et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 19
Glover, Margie E., et al. v. Parris N. Glendening, et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 12*
Group Health Plan Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01
Harris, Wilfred L., et al. v. Bill Owens, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 16*
The Kyrgyz Republic v. The Brooke Group Ltd., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 15*
Lapean, Gary, et al. v. Tommy G. Thompson, et al., Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 18*
In the Matter of the Excess Surplus Status of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota; Iss. 8, 4/27/01, p. 20*
McClendon, Niccie, et al. v. Georgia Department of Community Health, et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 14*
Morrill, Michelle v. Lorillard Tobacco Co., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 11*
Myers, Lucille, et al. v. Liggett & Myers Inc., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 17*
The Republic of Guatemala v. The Tobacco Institute Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 14*; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 19*; Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 8D
The Republic of Nicaragua v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 14*; Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 19*
Republic of Panama v. The American Tobacco Co., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 14*
Regence BlueShield, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 11*
Republic of Panama v. The American Tobacco Co., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 14*
Sao Paulo State of the Federative Republic of Brazil v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 14*
Service Employees International Union Health and Welfare Fund, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 8D
The State of Rio De Janeiro of the Federated Republic of Brazil v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 14*
Star Scientific Inc. v. Mark E. Earley, Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 20*
Star Scientific Inc. v. Randolph A. Beales, Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 19*
Strawser, Lois, et al. v. Elizabeth S. Lawton, et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 8F
In Re: Tobacco Cases II, Iss. 22, 11/30/01, p. 15*
Tyler, Lawrence v. James H. Douglas, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 16*; Iss. 4, 2/23/01, p. 19*; Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 18*
Ukraine v. American Brands Inc., et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 19*
United States of America v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 5, 3/9/01, p. 12*; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 17*
Villagrana, Linda, et al. v. Jan Graham, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 17*
State of Washington, ex rel., Christine O. Grefoire, Attorney General v. 3B Holdings Inc., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 19*

TORT
American Dental Association, et al. v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 16, 8/24/01, p. 3B
Brown, Denise, Administratrix of the Estate of Otho Brown, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Collins, M.D., Edward, et al. v. Anthem Health Plans Inc., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 5D; Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 5*
Family Planning Council v. HRM Health Plans [PA] Inc., f/k/a Oxford Health Plans [PA] Inc., et al., Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 6*
Harvey, Douglas v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States Inc., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 18*
Logan, Margaret P., et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
McCall, George, et al. v. Pacificare of California Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 14
Mlynarczyk, Peter, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
PacifiCare of California Inc., et al. v. Barbara McCall, individually and as Trustee of the Estate of George McCall, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 13*
Roach, Lisa v. Mail Handlers Benefit, et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 6*
Rubelmann, Mary, Executrix of the Estate of Frederick W. Rubelmann, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
U.S. Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania Inc. v. Pennsylvania Hospital Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 3C; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 3D; Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 3*

TRANSPLANT
Erwin, Linda, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Charles H. Erwin v. Texas Health Choice L.C., f/k/a HMO Texas L.C., et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 7B

UNDERPRICING
Koken, M. Diane v. Carolyn F. Scanlan, et al., Iss. 23, 12/14/01, p. 18*

UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES
Carrington, Harold J., et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 13, 7/6/01, p. 17B
Hill Physicians Medical Group v. Pacificare of California; Iss. 10, 5/25/01, p. 14A
McCall, Barbara, et al. v. PacifiCare of California Inc., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 3B
McCall, George, et al. v. Pacificare of California Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 14
PacifiCare of California Inc., et al. v. Barbara McCall, individually and as Trustee of the Estate of George McCall, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 13*
Patterson, William N. v. Secure Horizons, et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 11*
Ross, Linda, et al. v. Aetna Inc., et al., Iss. 1, 1/12/01, p. 20*

UNFAIR INSURANCE PRACTICE
ACLU, et al. v. Regence Blue Shield, Iss. 15, 8/3/01, p. 4D

VENUE
Crawford, Olivia, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, a/k/a Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Co., Iss. 24, 12/28/01, p. 13*
Hoose, Richard, et al. v. Jefferson Home Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 2, 1/30/01, p. 18

VERDICT
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 16
Brewer, Doris, et al. v. Peter Chang, M.D., et al., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 4
Dardinger, Robert Lee, Executor of the Estate of Esther Louise Dardinger v. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Co., et al., Iss. 12, 6/15/01, p. 14E
Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida Inc. v. Mark Chipps, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 3E

VICARIOUS LIABILITY
Brown, Denise, Administratrix of the Estate of Otho Brown, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Erwin, Linda, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Charles H. Erwin v. Texas Health Choice L.C., f/k/a HMO Texas L.C., et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 7B
Furstonberg, Rebekah, et al. v. Howard M. Mintz, M.D., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 4B
Hillard, Cleveland, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States Inc., et al., Iss. 21, 11/9/01, p. 6*
Humana Medical Plan Inc. v. Brunhildie Erdely, Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 7*
Jones, Susan, etc. v. U.S. Healthcare, et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 10A
Brown, Denise, Administratrix of the Estate of Otho Brown, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Logan, Margaret P., et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Marros, Thomas P., et al. v. Naperville Family Physicians Inc., et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 4D
Mlynarczyk, Peter, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Rubelmann, Mary, Executrix of the Estate of Frederick W. Rubelmann, et al. v. Peter Smith, M.D., et al., Iss. 17, 9/7/01, p. 13*
Wisholek, Barbara W. et al. v. Gary Douglas, M.D., et al., Iss. 7, 4/13/01, p. 14*

WORKER’S COMPENSATION
Brown, Michelle v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 15D

WRIT OF CERTIORARI
Aetna U.S. Healthcare, t/a HMO-PA, et al. v. Jonathan Lazorko, as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Norlie, et al., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 6C; Iss. 11, 6/1/01, p. 8; Iss. 14, 7/20/01, p. 13
Association of Washington Hospital Districts, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Iss. 20, 10/26/01, p. 18
Berthelot, Jean Valette v. Dr. William A. Stallworth, et al., Iss. 3, 2/9/01, p. 7*
Community Health Partners Inc., et al. v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, et al., Iss. 6, 3/23/01, p. 11D; Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 18*
Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Co., et al. v. Janette Knudson, et al., Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 8B; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 8C; Iss. 18, 9/21/01, p. 8*
McCall, Barbara, et al. v. PacifiCare of California Inc., Iss. 9, 5/11/01, p. 3B
PacifiCare of California Inc., et al. v. Barbara McCall, individually and as Trustee of the Estate of George McCall, et al., Iss. 19, 10/12/01, p. 13*
Pappas, Basil, et al. v. Dav