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Decision and Order: Good Samaritan Medical Center, Inc. et al v. The Leapfrog Group (9:25-cv-80526-DMM)

March 6, 2026

United States District Court, Southern District of Florida

"Leapfrog’s change in methodology has no scientific basis, unfairly penalizes non-participating hospitals, and misrepresents hospital safety. For the reasons that follow, I find that Leapfrog’s approach constitutes an unfair and deceptive business practice in violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. Fla. Stat. § 501.201 et seq.” Donald M. Middlebrooks, United States District Judge

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