Georgia Chiropractor Sues PMA

Suit to Include $1 Million in "Exemplary Damages"

By Editorial Staff

The fact that a former PMA client is filing suit against PMA is not news. It has been estimated that as many as one out of three PMA clients is in court with PMA.¹

For the most part, this suit looks similar to the many others. But there is one distinct difference. The plaintiff in this case is demanding a trial by jury, whereby all triable issues or entry of judgements will be heard. The relief sought by this individual chiropractor is as follows;

a. An order adjudging the PMA Practice Starters Agreement to have been rescinded and enjoining PMA's enforcement of said agreement;

b. An order declaring the PMA Practice Starters contract in violation of Georgia law and void as against public policy and enjoining its enforcement;

c. Compensatory damages in the amount determined at trial;

d. Exemplary damages in the amount of one million dollars or as awarded by the jury at trial;

e. An order awarding reasonable attorney fees and other litigation costs;

f. Such other relief as this court may deem proper.

The exemplary or punitive damages of one million dollars that is being sought here "raises the ante" in the PMA/Client controversy. This development could bring about an entirely new attitude regarding contractual relationships with chiropractic clients.

For further information, please contact Laurie Webb Daniel, Esq. (404) 881-0433.