A St. Louis practice management company has taken longtime Cardinals orthopedic surgeon Dr. George Paletta Jr. to court, alleging he still owes more than $317,000 tied to the sale of his medical practice and the end of his employment with the group.
Lawsuit Targets Settlement Balance Topping $317,000
As first detailed by the St. Louis Business Journal, the practice management firm filed a civil complaint claiming Paletta failed to pay money owed under a settlement agreement that was reached in connection with the sale of his practice and his separation from the company. The complaint pegs the alleged shortfall at more than $317,000, according to reporter Diana Barr’s summary of the filing.
High-Profile Sports Surgeon With Deep Local Ties
Paletta is a well-known sports medicine figure in St. Louis, long associated with the Cardinals as an orthopedic surgeon and active in regional outpatient surgery and practice ventures. Team announcements and coverage note his role with the club and his focus on shoulder…..