Keegan v. Sneed, Unpublished Decision (10-16-2000)

OPINION

Defendant-appellant, Community Insurance Company dba Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield ("Anthem"), appeals the decision of the Butler County Court of Common Pleas finding that Anthem waived its rights of recovery in a personal injury suit by plaintiffs-appellees, Robert R. Keegan and his children, against Anthem and defendants-appellees, Mark S. Sneed and Taylor Home Improvement ("Taylor Home").

Keegan was injured in an automobile accident caused by Sneed, an employee of Taylor Home. Keegan incurred substantial medical expenses and lost wages. Anthem, as Keegan's health benefits provider,…