Peterson v. Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Co.

PRICE, Judge.

This action concerns a claim for benefits under a hospitalization and medical care policy issued by Louisiana Health Service and Indemnity Company, otherwise known as Blue Cross of Louisiana. The defendant-insurer refused payment contending the maternity and surgical benefits plaintiffs are claiming arose within an exclusionary period provided for in the policy. The trial court found for plaintiffs and awarded them judgment for $2,336.40 for medical expenses. We amend and affirm for the reasons assigned.

On this appeal defendant contends the trial court erred in finding ambiguity…