Catholic Healthcare West

Sacramento - A class action lawsuit was filed against the hospital owner for allegedly price gouging patients without insurance. San Francisco Superior Court issued preliminary approval to a settlement that will affect 700,000 uninsured patients who received care at the hospitals. Under the terms of the class action settlement, uninsured patients who received treatment at a Catholic Healthcare West hospital from July 1, 2001 through September 25, 2006 will be eligible for a 35% discount or refund on their bill. (Sep-27-06) [SACRAMENTO BUSINESS JOURNAL: UNINSURED]