HCA Medical Services of Midwest, Inc. v. Rodgers

David Newbern, Justice.

The sole issue in this case is whether Act 638 of 1983 violates the constitutional equal protection of the laws requirement. The act provides that claims for charges for medical services performed or provided prior to April 1,1985, must be brought within eighteen months. In 1985, the general assembly added a provision, not applicable here, that the limitation would be two years for such claims arising after March 31, 1985. Act 894 of 1985. These acts are codified as subsections (a) and (b) of Ark. Stat. Ann. § 37-245 (Supp. 1985).

The stipulation and testimony before the…