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Litigation

Oct. 16, 2009

Doctors Sue State to Fight Furloughs Of Medical Board

Angered by furloughs forced on the state's medical board, a group of 35,000 doctors sued California officials Wednesday, claiming the lost work hours harm patients and doctors, and violate state law.

By Evan George

Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - Angered by furloughs forced on the state medical board, a trade group representing the business interests of 35,000 doctors sued California officials Wednesday, claiming lost work hours harm patients and doctors, and violate state law.

Unpaid days off pushed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Legislature have led to a logjam of more than 7,000 doctors waiting more than ...

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