Reeder v. State

Sievers, Judge.

Randy Reeder, a disabled individual, appeals the Hall County District Court’s finding that a provider of nursing services who is paid by Medicaid funds distributed by Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an independent contractor rather than a DHHS employee. Reeder, who suffered a recurrence of decubitus ulcers on his heels while the nurse provider cared for him argues that DHHS is vicariously liable for the alleged negligence of the nurse in treating the ulcers.

I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Reeder was paralyzed from the neck down and left with only limited use…