Storey v. Arkansas Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Inc.

Tom Glaze, Judge.

Appellant, then nineteen years old, was injured on August 8,1981, in an automobile accident in California. She qualified for medical and hospital benefits under a group health insurance policy her mother had with appellee through the Arkansas Public School Employees Committee. On December 14,1981, appellant, represented by her attorney-father, settled a tort claim for $39,000.00 against one of the tortfeasors. Appellee filed suit for reimbursement and, based upon a jury verdict, was awarded a judgment of $3,234.00. For reversal, appellant contends that the trial court erred…