South Dakota Medical Service, Inc. v. Minnesota Mutual Fire & Casualty Co.

(on reassignment).

Appellee Blue Shield originally brought a declaratory judgment action to determine its liability under a group coverage certificate, and appellee Minnesota Mutual Fire & Casualty Company’s (Minnesota) liability for workmen’s compensation benefits. Appellant Darnly Motter (Darnly), on behalf of Larry Motter (Motter), filed cross-complaints against appellees Blue Cross and Minnesota. The trial court entered summary judgment in favor of appellees Blue Cross and Blue Shield and dismissed Mot-ter’s cross-complaint action against Blue Cross on its merits. Motter appealed from this…