Jan
04
2013
In re Flagship Franchises of Minn. LLC
Chapter 11 debtor, an adult health care day center, filed an expedited motion requesting that the court determine that the appointment of a patient care ombudsman was not necessary here pursuant to 11 U.S.C.S. § 333(a)(1).
Ruling:
Appointment of patient care ombudsman denied as not necessary for protection of debtor's clients.
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on January 04,2013, LexisNexis #0213-040
Jul
18
2011
In re Bamberg County Mem. Hosp.
Debtor, a county hospital, asked the court to find that the appointment of a patient care ombudsman (PCO) pursuant to 11 U.S.C.S. § 333(a)(1) was not necessary for the protection of patients of the hospital. No creditor or other party in interest appeared through the U.S. Trustee filed a response thereto.
Ruling:
Appointment of patient care ombudsman for chapter 9 debtor county hospital not necessary as debtor was in compliance with regulations and had appropriate procedures and staffing in place.
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on July 18,2011, LexisNexis #1011-002
Feb
23
2009
In re Genesis Hospice Care LLC
A chapter 11 debtor filed a motion, pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1021(b) and 2007.2(a), for a waiver of the appointment of a patient care ombudsman (PCO) under 11 U.S.C.S. § 333. The United States Trustee (UST) objected.
Ruling:
Debtor outpatient care business granted waiver of health care ombudsman appointment.
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on February 23,2009, LexisNexis #0409-073
Feb
23
2009
In re RADONE P.A.
A chapter 11 debtor filed a motion, pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1021(b) and 2007.2(a), to dispense with the appointment of a patient care ombudsman (PCO) under 11 U.S.C.S. § 333. The United States Trustee (UST) objected.
Ruling:
Appointment of health care ombudsman waived for debtor provider of outpatient radiological services.
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on February 23,2009, LexisNexis #0409-074
Oct
30
2007
In re Alternate Family Care
Debtor corporation filed a petition under chapter 11, and the United States Trustee ("UST") filed a motion seeking appointment of a patient care ombudsman pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 333(a)(1).
Ruling:
Court declined to appoint health care ombudsman for debtor serving emotionally disturbed children.
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on October 30,2007, LexisNexis #1207-109
