Tucker Ex Rel. Edwards v. Gorman

Opinion by

Judge CRISWELL.

Plaintiff, Janice K. Tucker, appeals from the district court’s judgment that dismissed her “Medicaid assignment” claim. We reverse and remand for entry of judgment in favor of plaintiff.

Plaintiff was struck by a motor vehicle driven by defendant, Yolanda Gorman. She sustained serious personal injuries and required medical treatment. As a result of her injuries, the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing made payments on her behalf under the Medicaid program in the amount of $69,222.82. The parties stipulated that such Medicaid payments were necessary,…