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Court Finds the District of Columbia Improperly Pursued Estate Recovery
A Washington, D.C., court finds the District of Columbia liable for improperly collecting funds from the estates of two Medicaid beneficiaries, in violation of federal law. Brown v. Pane (D.C. Super. Ct., No. 2006 CA 5079, June 30, 2008).

ELA Members in the News
Here are some ElderLawAnswers members who have been quoted or mentioned in the press within the past month.

Collateral Source Rule Applies Even When Bills Are Paid by Medicare or Medicaid
The Illinois Supreme Court holds that a personal injury plaintiff can recover the full amount of medical bills even if the amount actually paid by Medicare and Medicaid was less. Wills v. Foster (Ill., No. 104538, June 19, 2008).