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Part of KGW's new documentary, Sick Medicine, explored a trend of confidential settlement agreements used in medical malpractice lawsuits. Confidential settlement agreements prevent victims from talking about cases involving doctors accused of misconduct or sexual abuse.
“If you agree to keep your mouth shut in order to settle a case, the public suffers enormously,” said Greg Kafoury, a Portland attorney who’s worked in private practice for nearly 50 years.
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