In June, a Court of Appeals panel in Indiana issued an unpublished, and therefore, non-binding, opinion speaking to an issue that has significant relevance for several of our insurer and employer clients, and third-party claims administrators with whom we work.The insurance coverage case, Wellpoint, Inc., et al. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co., et al, arose out [...]
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No-Fault Insurer Entitled to Judgment on Hospital’s Claim for Reimbursement of Medical Expenses for Motorcyclist’s Injuries for Accident Caused in Avoiding Collision with Motor Vehicle
In DMC v. Progressive, The Court of Appeals reversed a trial court judgment for the plaintiff hospital which sought reimbursement from defendant no-fault insurer of medical expenses for care to an injured motorcyclist. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after he ditched his bike to avoid a collision with an automobile about to cross into his path. [...]