Erika, Inc. v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama

MEMORANDUM OPINION

McFADDEN, Chief Judge.

This case arises out of a dispute between Erika, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Alabama (“Blue Cross”), a non-profit corporation organized for the purpose of operating various health care service plans. The court has jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1332.

The coverage at issue is Blue Cross “C-Plus” coverage which provides coverage supplementary to that provided by the Medicare program of the federal government. Erika, which provides hemodialysis supplies for use by patients at home, claims that Blue Cross owes it certain sums…