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Florida declines to appeal decision striking down ‘docs versus Glocks’ law

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After six years, health care providers scored a major victory Monday when Florida officials declined to appeal a federal ruling striking down the so-called “docs versus Glocks” law. In 2011, Florida lawmakers passed a bill which prevents doctors from asking patients about guns. Since then, a federal court invalidated several parts of the law. The National Rifle Association supported “docs versus Glocks,” which put several restrictions on doctors and other health care professionals. According to Lobby Tools, the bill in…

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Florida man sues after Cigna divulges HIV-positive status

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A Florida man is suing Cigna for disclosing his HIV-positive status to third parties after he forbade the disclosure on multiple occasions. Cigna and one of its employees are being sued on four counts of negligence and one count of intentional infliction of emotional distress. “John Doe,” as he is identified in the suit, is demanding trial by jury on all counts as of Aug. 27, 2016. In October 2011, Cigna hired PhotoFax, Inc., a private investigation firm, to review…

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