Cuyahoga County Hospitals v. Price

John F. Corrigan, Judge.

Plaintiff Cuyahoga County Hospitals appeals from the judgment of the trial court entered in favor of Arthur and Clarabelle Price in plaintiffs collection action. For the reasons set forth below, the judgment of the trial court is reversed, and final judgment is entered in favor of plaintiff.

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On October 11, 1986, Arthur Price was admitted to Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital for emergency treatment of leg cysts and swelling. Price was discharged on October 17, 1986, incurring medical expenses of $4,045.68. Price, who is afflicted with elephantiasis and receives…