Sutter Health Uninsured Pricing Cases

Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding No. 4388

Welcome

Welcome to the Sutter Health Uninsured Pricing Cases Coordinated Special Proceeding, Case number JC 4388, web site.  This site has been established by Coordination Trial Judge David W. Abbott to help manage this coordinated proceeding and make information more accessible to the public.  Available through this website are Case Information on the individual actions in this coordinated proceeding, an Events Calendar, Tentative Rulings, Minutes from court proceedings, Court Orders, a numbered Docket of major filings and a current Master Service list.  You will need the free Adobe® Reader® to view the Master Service List.

Overview

Separate cases were originally filed in Alameda and San Francisco alleging uninsured patients incurred excessive charges for medical services.  The plaintiffs seek relief pursuant to the California Unfair Competition Act [Business and Professions Code Section 17200, et seq.], the Consumer Legal Remedies Act [Civil Code Section 1750 et seq.] and allege unjust enrichment, breach of contract and breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing.  The separate cases are coordinated for trial before the Superior Court, Sacramento County and entitled Sutter Health Uninsured Pricing Cases, JCCP No. 4388. 

Tentative Rulings

Throughout the course of this action, the Court will utilize a tentative ruling procedure to allow counsel to preview proposed rulings prior to the hearing date.  Two court days prior to hearing on any pre-trial motion, the Court will post a tentative ruling on this website.  Counsel can view and download any tentative ruling by clicking on the Minutes, Orders, and Tentative Rulings link and then selecting the ruling for a specific date. 

Docket of Major Filings

The docket is a listing of major pleadings, minute entries, and court orders filed in this coordinated proceeding.  The docket number, date of filing, and brief title or description is provided for each document.  You will need the free Adobe® Reader® to view the docket.