Experience You Can Rely On
With more than 30 years of litigation experience, Leigh Anne Hodge has led and contributed to high-stakes legal cases across the healthcare, insurance, and medical product liability sectors. Her background includes serving as national defense counsel in mass tort litigation and representing hospitals, dialysis centers, and insurers in complex disputes involving medical malpractice, ERISA, fraud, and administrative law.
As a seasoned litigator and former nurse, Leigh Anne brings a unique perspective to every case—one rooted in legal precision, medical insight, and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks. Her work has earned recognition from The Best Lawyers in America®, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, and Benchmark Litigation.
Below is a selection of representative matters that illustrate Leigh Anne’s experience in action:
Mass Tort Litigation
In re: Fresenius GranuFlo/NaturaLyte Dialysate Litigation, MDL No. 2428
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Leigh Anne served as part of the national defense team representing Fresenius Medical Care in over 13,000 mass tort claims involving dialysis products. This nationwide litigation included proceedings in federal MDL court, state court consolidations in Massachusetts, Missouri, and California, and individual suits in state and tribal courts. Leigh Anne’s responsibilities included case coordination, strategy, discovery, and deposition work across multiple jurisdictions.
Medical Malpractice Defense
Blalock v. Bio-Medical Applications of Alabama, Inc.
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
As trial counsel for a dialysis provider, Leigh Anne secured a defense verdict in a medical malpractice lawsuit involving claims of negligence during dialysis treatment.
Howard v. Bio-Medical Applications of Alabama, Inc.
Appealed from the Circuit Court of Mobile County, Alabama
Leigh Anne successfully represented a dialysis provider in a mandamus petition to the Alabama Supreme Court, resulting in the dismissal of a wrongful death and medical malpractice suit due to lack of standing by the plaintiff.
Health Insurance & ERISA Litigation
A Center for Eating Disorders v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Defended an insurer in a business tort case involving allegations of intentional interference with contractual relations. Leigh Anne achieved a successful outcome through summary judgment.
Heffner v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Represented a major insurer in a national ERISA class action regarding the calculation of insurance deductibles.
Medicare Advantage Plan Defense
Represented Medicare Advantage plans against hundreds of individual fraud claims filed by plan beneficiaries in Alabama state courts, defending agents and entities accused of enrollment fraud.
A Legacy of Excellence
Leigh Anne Hodge’s extensive litigation background, particularly in healthcare and insurance law, underpins her ability to serve as a trusted legal consultant and arbitrator today. Her experience in managing mass claims, navigating regulatory complexities, and advocating in both trial and alternative dispute resolution settings sets her apart as a leader in her field.