By kristina

Jun 23, 2009 9:58 AM | Link to this

It wasn't dropped! She is my sister n law. Lets just say that you do the crime you pay the price!!!

By Gina

Jun 2, 2009 4:05 PM | Link to this

FYI, these charges were dropped. Bales was lying. There was no lock on the doors & she went to the parking lot several times with her purse, keys, sunglasses, etc. She asked to log in to the computer & check her bank balance. Since it is not as glamorous & gratifying for the media to report the dismissal of the charges as it is to report the initial arrest & indictment, the public rarely hears about it when charges such as these are dropped. So unless you saw the story on Channel 2 news on May 14th you probably don't know about this & I cannot find a single story link about the dismissal anywhere online! That says wonders about our news media!

I cannot speak to the character of Dr Laurusonis as I have never met him personally, but the man who replaced Richard Ryczek as his attorney is very close to me & this is how I know the charges were dropped.

By Yvonne

Nov 3, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

To "Dave" on June 20: "Uh," Dave, I'm assuming you're an attorney, have all the facts, and were present when this patient was in the office? I would guess not. Bluntly put, so many hateful comments about a physician or physicians is why there is such a drop in medical school admissions--there are better careers. Careers where you do not have to be verbally abused by strangers (and others) over the public internet. As for "Uh, that's why he was arrested...." No, Dave. All 3 of these people are good people who should have never been arrested in my personal opinion. Someday, you'll need a doctor and there won't be any left, because of the abuse so many physicians have had to endure for no good reason. The country doctor of 1950 is the past--I would suggest you move into the present time.

By tsfan

Oct 8, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this

ilucrr, get YOUR "facts" straight! You know nothing obviously!!!

By ilucrr

Aug 23, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

TO ALL
Indeed, there ARE two sides to every story. I will say I agree with everyone saying this man is a quack, because he is. He is extremely aggressive and is power hungry. He is mean and belittling to his employees. This man is also extremely disrespectful. With all that said, reading this story, I am still shocked by how little truth there is to it.
FACT Frances Bales was told the initial fee was $98.00 PLUS any other additional fees such as xrays or test, etc. ALSO, there are signs on every wall stating that a patient may ask for pricing at ANY TIME, and balance is due at time of service.
FACT There are no locks on the doors. So Frances Bales was never locked in any room at any time. In fact, she left approximately twice to smoke a cigarette. So, to say she was locked in a room is completely false. Going along with what Ryczek says: YES, she could have left at anytime.
FACT Frances Bales was NEVER asked to log on her bank account. She did that free willingly to show that she truly only had a certain amount, which is what her debit card was ran for, with her permission.
FACT Her keys were NEVER kept from her. She had them, as well as her purse by her side at all times.

I think the majority of you need to get the TRUTH of the story, not the media's side. Justice does need to be served to the Doctor, because he has done this several times. But the other two employees should not be held accountable for only following the Doctor's policies.

By Eric

Jun 24, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

I had at least six or seven X-rays taken recent and I don't think they billed more than $250 for that work. These people are scum and should lose their business over their criminal behavior.

By overpriced

Jun 24, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

700+ bill? Did she get a cast made of gold?

By Joe

Jun 24, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

For those who are complaining about her receiving services from the doctor and not paying for them:

1. The patient got a quote of $98 from the Dr's office.

2. After getting the services, she got a bill that was significantly more than what she was quoted.

3. They imprisoned her in their office.

Consumers have to quit being sheep. If you were quoted one price and billed another, you don't simply pay it and leave. You contest it.

By Matt

Jun 24, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

We all read the story. Why are you posting a quote from it without comment?

By web design company

Jun 24, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

FTA: "She says, 'I don't have the money,' " Fried said. "They direct her to go into what they called their billing office." For several hours, the staff refused to allow her to leave, locking her in for periods of time, Fried said. They had her log into her bank records from a computer while she was there, he said.

"They said, 'Don't you have anyone who loves you who can come and help you? Because you're not leaving until this bill is paid,' " Fried said. "They made her feel like she was a criminal. She was made to feel like she couldn't leave without something bad to happen to her."