A Florida-based dermatology practice has filed a lawsuit alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of contract against a healthcare management group and its CEO. The complaint, filed by Robin Shecter, D.O., LLC d/b/a Dermatology Center of the Palm Beaches on June 10, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, names The Derm Group, LLP (TDG), Think Big Health Care Solutions, LLC (TBHCS), and Cheryl Anders as defendants.

The lawsuit details a series of alleged deceptive practices that began in mid-2021 when Dr. Robin Shecter was exploring options to open her own medical practice. According to the complaint, Cheryl Anders, CEO of TDG and owner/manager of TBHCS, convinced Shecter to join TDG instead of forming her own practice. Anders allegedly presented misleading information through a PowerPoint presentation that promised significant financial benefits without the stress of running an independent practice. Shecter claims she was persuaded by promises that joining TDG would decrease overhead costs and improve cash flow due to TDG’s laboratory services.

The plaintiff asserts that she was required to make a $25,000 capital contribution to join TDG under the belief it would be refundable upon resignation. However, after giving notice of termination on January 11, 2024, Shecter alleges that TDG failed to refund this amount and denied her access to critical financial data and patient records managed through Modernizing Medicine’s software system (ModMed). The complaint also accuses TDG and TBHCS of tampering with patient records and financial data post-resignation.