Cortez v. Michael Reese Health Plan, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

BUCKLO, District Judge.

The plaintiffs, Herman and Sonia Cortez, brought suit in the Circuit Court of-Cook County, seeking a declaratory judgment against defendants, Michael Reese Health Plan, Inc. (“MRHP”) and Health Cost Controls of Illinois, Inc, (“HCC”). Mr. and Ms. Cortez claim that MRHP and HCC are not entitled to reimbursement, from their uninsured motorist recovery, of the value of medical services provided by MRHP. The Circuit Court certified a class of similarly situated persons. MRHP and HCC then removed the action to this Court, claiming that the federal…