Kapner, Wolfberg & Associates, Inc. v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield

Kapner, Wolfberg & Associates, Inc. (KWA), seeks to recover monies due under a contract between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana (BCBS) and St. Peter’s Community Hospital of Helena, Montana. Upon a jury verdict in favor of KWA, the District Court for the First Judicial District, Lewis and Clark County, entered judgment of $144,968.64 plus interest and costs. BCBS appeals from the District Court’s denial of its post-trial motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. We affirm.

BCBS states the issue as whether an indemnitor may be held liable on claims for which its indemnitees had no…