Suit against Univ. of Penn. claims dentist was fired for reporting unneeded treatment
A dentist who was fired by Penn Dental Medicine is suing the University of Pennsylvania, alleging he was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for reporting that a fellow dentist was providing unnecessary treatment to make more money.
In its legal response, Penn claims it fired Steven S. Pesis because he reviewed patients' records without permission, in violation of university policies and the federal law that protects the confidentiality of patients' medical information.
Pesis' lawsuit is also against Peter B. Kauderwood, executive director of administration for Penn's School of Dental Medicine. The suit, filed in March in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court, asks for a jury trial and compensation in excess of $50,000.
A Penn spokesman said the university does not comment on pending litigation.
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