Law Offices of
Russell Balisok and Associates


Russell Balisok & Assoc
330 North Brand Blvd
Suite 702
Glendale CA 91203
Phone: 818-550-7890
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Here are just a few of examples of our cases.



HMO Liability
McCall v. Pacificare of California (1999) -- Cal. App. 4th
Examined whether federal Medicare law provided the exclusive remedy to plaintiffs suing an HMO in state court under state law, and also determined that the provider group contracting with the HMO is liable under a non-standard fraud theory for their failure to disclose conflict of interest arising from a capitation arrangement.
Beyond the $250,000 Limit
Barris v. County of Los Angeles (1999) 20 Cal. 4th 101
Examined whether California’s malpractice “reform” laws which limit pain and suffering damages to $250,000, should apply to claims of intentional tort (injury) or reckless conduct.
Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act
Delaney v. Baker (1999) 20 Cal. 4th 23
Examined the question of whether California Welfare & Institutions Code §15657, the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act, applies to actions against licensed health care providers.
Lowering the Barriers
College Hospital v. Superior Court (1994) 8 Cal. 4th 704
Reinterpreted C.C.P. §425.13 to require only substantial evidence, instead of “substantial probability”, of malice, fraud or oppression, before being allowed to plead punitive damages against a health care provider.
Abuse at Institutions
ARA Living Centers Pacific v. Superior Court (1993) 18 Cal. App. 4th 1556
Examined retroactive application of the remedies afforded under California Welfare & Institutions Code §15657, which is part of legislation designed to provide a meaningful remedy to elders and their families for abuse and neglect

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