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News 2026-09-28 10:01 UTC

Lawsuit over hospital grades becomes free speech showdown

A federal appeals court is weighing whether nonprofit Leapfrog's hospital safety grades are protected editorial judgments under the First Amendment. Five South Florida hospitals say the ratings are deceptive under Florida consumer-protection law after receiving Ds and Fs.

News 2026-09-28 10:00 UTC

A lawsuit over hospital grades becomes a free speech showdown

By Jenna GreeneWhether evaluating hospitals, hotels or hair dryers, consumers often turn to ratings and reviews. But how do free speech protections apply when those doing the rating are accused of misleading the public?That question is now before a federal appeals court after five South Florida hos…