Stone v. Palos Verdes Family and Immediate Medical etc. CA2/3

BACKGROUND

A. Factual Background On April 10, 2017, Bradley Stone went to PV Medical Care’s urgent care clinic to seek medical advice.1 Bradley was a regular patient of the clinic. He was accompanied by his adult son, Samuel. After Bradley signed in, the Stones took seats next to each other in the waiting room. Several minutes later, Marco Moine arrived. Moine had been a patient of Dr. Christopher Traughber, one of the principals of PV Medical Care, for approximately three years. Moine had “generalized anxiety” and received a regular prescription for Klonopin, an anti-anxiety medication, to which he was habituated. Traughber had also prescribed Ambien to Moine for insomnia. Moine approached the intake window and stated he had a foot injury. The medical receptionist, Kelly Morris, told Moine his insurance no longer covered him. Moine replied, “ok, I’ll pay, but if the doctor doesn’t give me any pain

1 To avoid confusion, we refer to the Stones individually by first name only. No disrespect is intended.

2 meds, I want my fucking money back, and I’ll get it back.” Morris replied that it was up to the doctor. Moine then sat down across from the Stones in the last open seat. For…