Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ala. v. Freeman

This is an appeal from a judgment granting to plaintiffs an attorney's fee and a share of litigation expenses from the funds recovered from defendants and due Blue Cross-Blue Shield as plaintiffs' subrogee.

The plaintiffs Freeman were injured in an automobile collision with defendant Beard. Plaintiffs brought suit against Beard on April 16, 1982, claiming damages, including medical expenses, arising out of the collision. Previously, Blue Cross, as medical insurer of plaintiffs, had paid to them or on their behalf the sum of $1,550.20.

On April 19, 1982, a subrogation specialist employed by Blue…