Hagerman v. Mutual Hospital Ins., Inc.

This is an appeal by defendants-appellants Derrik Hagerman (Derrik) and his parents, Peggy Hagerman (Peggy) and Darold Hagerman (Darold), from an adverse judgment of the trial court. The sole issue for review is whether the trial court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of plaintiffs-appellees Mutual Hospital Insurance, Inc. and Mutual Medical Insurance, Inc. (Blue Cross-Blue Shield), and against Derrik.

The evidence in this case shows that Peggy was employed as a teacher. As a fringe benefit of her employment, Peggy and her dependents were covered by a group medical insurance policy…