Merchandising Practices Violation Pled against Hospital
Statute allows hospital lien on patient’s recovery against third-party
tortfeasor, but only to satisfy debt owed to hospital. Patient’s
insurer extinguished that debt by performing its end of a contract, with
hospital, to pay for services at discounted rate. Patient’s petition
alleged that hospital turned away insurance coverage and filed lien on
plaintiff’s recovery against third-party tortfeasor. Those allegations
describe a violation of Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, tortious
interference with contract, and unjust enrichment. Circuit court erred
in granted judgment on the pleadings against patient.
Iretta Morgan vs. Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Missouri
(Overview Summary)
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District - WD75098
Source: The Missouri Bar