UFCW Local 1500 Welfare Fund v. The New York and Presbyterian Hospital

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:25-cv-05023

Court:

New York Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Anti-Trust

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Brian M. Cogan

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  1. July 07, 2026

    DOJ Backs Private Claims Against NewYork-Presbyterian

    The U.S. Department of Justice has thrown its support behind claims from union benefit funds in New York federal court that mirror the government's own case accusing NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital of blocking cheaper insurance plans.

  2. June 23, 2026

    NY-Presbyterian Tees Bid To Ax Union Funds' Antitrust Row

    Three union benefit funds lack standing in their lawsuit accusing New York-Presbyterian Hospital of using anticompetitive tactics when negotiating with health insurance companies, the hospital told a New York federal judge, saying the negotiations are between it and the insurers.

  3. April 22, 2026

    Consolidation Recommended For NY Hospital Antitrust Cases

    Two antitrust lawsuits accusing New York-Presbyterian Hospital of using anticompetitive tactics when negotiating with insurers should move forward as one, a New York magistrate judge said Wednesday, encouraging a federal district judge to consolidate the proposed class actions filed by a pair of union benefit funds.

  4. September 09, 2025

    UFCW Fund Accuses NYC Hospital Giant Of Juicing Prices

    A United Food and Commercial Workers health fund has filed a proposed class action against New York-Presbyterian Hospital, accusing one of New York City's biggest hospital networks of abusing its market power to strong-arm insurers into accepting deals that entrench its high prices.