David L. Jimenez is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. 6th Circuit Rules Against Plaintiffs in Darvon and Darvocet Litigation. DIR Approves New Alternative Security Program for Self Insureds. Civil Suit Between Carrier and Applicant Attorneys Not Protected by SLAPP Statute. La Mirada Physician Pleads Guilty to Illegal Drug Distribution. Court of Appeal Reduces Evidence Required In Medical Fraud Cases. 259 Million Prescriptions of Opiods Written in One Year. Poor Outcomes Linked to Pre-Surgical Opioid Use. Workers' Compensation - Where Did All The Money Go?
