In each episode of Medical Malpractice Insights: Learning from Lawsuits, we dive into real-life medical malpractice lawsuits—examining what happened, the decisions that led to poor patient outcomes, and the legal and ethical consequences. Then, we bring in experts from the field to break down what could have been done differently to prevent the lawsuit from happening in the first place. Because one poor patient outcome is one too many. Let’s learn from past mistakes—so we never make the same ...
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Pantsuits and Lawsuits with Attorneys General Kris Mayes and Dana Nessel
Attorneys General Kris Mayes & Dana Nessel
Pantsuits and Lawsuits is a no-holds-barred podcast featuring Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes as they break down the biggest legal and political battles shaping the nation. With sharp wit and deep expertise, these two trailblazing AGs will keep you informed on what’s happening in their offices, how they’re fighting to protect your rights, and what’s at stake in the courts. From democracy and civil rights to corporate accountability, they’ll tackl ...
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The $625 Billion Cut That Could Break America's Healthcare System
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32:10The fight for America's health and wellbeing takes center stage as we tackle the most alarming proposals coming from Washington. Attorneys General Dana Nessel and Kris Mayes break down their ongoing legal battles against unconstitutional actions by the Trump administration – revealing why they've each filed over 15 lawsuits (and won most of them). …
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Patient Falls From Ladder on Knee--Discharged with “Muscle Tear”--Leg Amputated 3 Days Later
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10:59In today's episode we discuss the story of a man who fell off a ladder, landed on his knee, and walked—or so he thought—into an ER for what seemed to be a straightforward injury. He was diagnosed with a muscle tear… but just three days later, he underwent an above-the-knee amputation. What went wrong? Could it have been prevented? And most importan…
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You Down with FTC? Yeah You Know Me!
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30:21Ever wonder who's fighting for fairness when corporations grow too powerful? Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes pull back the curtain on the world of antitrust enforcement with special guest Lina Khan, the groundbreaking former Chair of the Federal Trade Commission. This episode of Pantsuits and Lawsuits k…
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Reproductive Review: Bodily Autonomy and Your Right to Healthcare
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31:16The foundation of reproductive freedom in America continues to crumble beneath our feet, leaving millions without access to essential healthcare. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sits down with Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, for a sobering exploration of the post-Dobbs landscape. McGill Jo…
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Journey to Justice: The Hidden Cost of Cuts on Crime Victims
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29:11Federal funding for crime victim services is evaporating at an alarming rate. Since 2017, the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) fund has plummeted by a staggering 83%, leaving millions of vulnerable survivors without critical support. The human cost is devastating. We sit down with Kirstin Flores and Rebekah Snyder Cox, who lead victim services divisions…
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It started with a simple ankle injury. A young man sought care for what seemed like a routine contusion, but his provider suspected cellulitis—and that’s where things took a disastrous turn. What followed was a cascade of missteps that ultimately led to a colectomy and a grueling seven-week hospital stay. Where did things go wrong? Could this outco…
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Your clinical judgment doesn’t have to be perfect—but your documentation needs to be. When a lawsuit arises, your notes become your defense. If you didn’t document it, you didn’t think about it—at least in the eyes of the law. In this episode, we break down why thorough medical decision-making documentation is crucial, how it can mean the differenc…
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Missed Spinal Epidural Abscess leads to Quadriplegia
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8:47A patient came in with back pain—something we see every day in healthcare. But this case was different. Despite multiple visits and misdiagnoses, the true cause remained hidden until it was too late. By the time her spinal epidural abscess was discovered, irreversible damage had been done, leaving her quadriplegic for life. In this episode, we dive…
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Teen Dies of Lymphoblastic Lymphoma 2 Days After Discharge From ED
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5:54In this episode of Medical Malpractice Insights: Learning from Lawsuits, we discuss the heartbreaking case of a 16-year-old male who died of lymphoblastic lymphoma just two days after being discharged from the emergency department. What warning signs were missed? What could have been done differently? We examine the key takeaways from this case to …
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Patient Dies After 2+ Hours in Waiting Room
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5:04In this episode of Medical Malpractice Insights: Learning from Lawsuits, we examine the heartbreaking case of a patient who waited over two hours in an emergency department waiting room—only to be found unresponsive and eventually declared dead. We break down what went woefully wrong, the critical failures in triage and patient monitoring, and how …
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Breeze, Trees, and Sea Lampreys: America's Conservation Crisis
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32:50Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes unite to sound the alarm on the environmental crisis unfolding across America. From the Grand Canyon to the Great Lakes, our national treasures are under unprecedented threat as the Trump administration slashes funding, terminates Park Service employees, and rolls back cr…
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Firing America's Heroes: Veterans Cast Aside in Government Purge
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24:06In this episode of Pantsuits and Lawsuits, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel break down the unprecedented upheaval in the federal workforce. With mass firings sweeping across agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs, the CDC, and even the nation's nuclear weapons programs, what do these cuts mean …
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In this episode of Pantsuits & Lawsuits, we dive into the fight against the Trump Administration’s executive order attempting to redefine birthright citizenship. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is joined by two powerhouse advocates—Susan Reed, co-founder of the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, and Reyna Montoya, founder of Aliento Education Fu…
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Litigation 101 & Pig Butchering Scams
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30:06Ever wondered how Attorneys General fight harmful policies in court? Or why some lawsuits take years to resolve? In this week’s episode, Michigan AG Dana Nessel and Arizona AG Kris Mayes break down the legal process in a way that makes sense—no law degree required! We’re kicking things off with "Litigation 101"—a crash course on how legal action se…
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About the Podcast and the Women Behind the Pantsuits
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19:09Episode 1: About the Podcast and the Women Behind the Pantsuits In this debut episode of Pantsuits and Lawsuits, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes pull back the curtain on why they launched this podcast and the journeys that led them to their roles as state attorneys general. From landmark legal battles t…
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