Healtheast Bethesda Hospital v. United Commercial Travelers of America

BENTON, Circuit Judge.

In this diversity case, HealthEast Bethesda Hospital (“HealthEast”) sued United Commercial Travelers of America (“UCT”) for breach of an insurance settlement contract. The district court 1 granted summary judgment to HealthEast. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms.

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In June 2005, Neis J. Hansen purchased a Medicare supplement policy from UCT. That October, he was admitted to HealthEast. Before his admission, UCT informed HealthEast that Hansen was covered by its policy. HealthEast cared for Hansen until his death in April 2006.

In October,…