West Broad Chiropractic v. American Family Insurance

{¶ 1} We must determine whether Kristy Norregard, who was injured in an automobile accident but who did not file suit or obtain a judgment against the tortfeasor, may assign her right to proceeds from a prospective settlement or judgment to appellant, West Broad Chiropractic (“West Broad”), in exchange for medical care she received from West Broad for injuries resulting from the accident.

{¶ 2} The Tenth District Court of Appeals refused to enforce the assignment of proceeds. The appellate court certified that its judgment was in conflict with the judgments of other appellate districts. We…