CHIROPRACTIC LICENSE LAW 

Dr. Michael Yates, D.C. and Law School Graduate

Expert Legal Defense for Chiropractors

Daniel Horowitz is legendary for his victory against the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s office and the Chiropractic Board, a case that garnered significant media attention.  He was assisted in that trial by chiropractor Michael Yates, who now dedicates his time to defending the chiropractic profession and working in personal injury law.

Daniel Horowitz and Michael Yates possess a deep understanding of chiropractic practice and extensive legal expertise. Daniel Horowitz, a veteran of over 200 jury trials is renowned for his legal acumen. Michael Yates, with 17 years of experience in the legal side of chiropractic medicine has become the most trusted advocate for chiropractors facing legal challenges. Our office specializes in areas such as scope of practice, billing disputes, treatment duration, and regulatory compliance.

The Legendary MUA Case (2005-2006)

Over 200 chiropractors were on the brink of mass arrests for performing Manipulations Under Anesthesia (MUA) in California. The pivotal Stockton MUA case, the first of its kind in the state, was a turning point. If Daniel Horowitz had lost, prosecutors were ready to launch widespread arrests.  

Daniel Horowitz faced eleven expert witnesses from the Chiropractic Board and insurance carriers, systematically dismantling their arguments. The prosecution was exposed for withholding evidence and manipulating witnesses. In a scene reminiscent of a movie, jurors began offering candy to Horowitz’s chiropractor client from their communal “keep jurors awake” bowl halfway through the three-month trial.

The victory in the MUA case halted the arrests, and months later, the board issued regulations making MUAs a safe and accepted treatment. If you performed MUAs between 2003-2005, you weren’t arrested because Horowitz and Yates won the Origel MUA case.

Read the Current Law Permitting MUA's.  This was passed due to Horowitz' victory in the Origel MUA case.

$ 2 Million Dollars Collected from the Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Several years later, Daniel Horowitz sued the chiropractic board on behalf of whistleblower Carol Arbuckle.  She revealed that the board had provided special treatment to a chiropractic board member whose license had lapsed and who had billed under someone else’s license.  The chiropractic board fired Carol Arbuckle who sued for wrongful termination.  The case went to trial and she ultimately recovered $ 2 million dollars.

 See Court Decision Upholding $ 2 million dollar Judgment Against the Board