Katskee v. Blue Cross/Blue Shield

This appeal arises from a summary judgment issued by the Douglas County District Court dismissing appellant Sindie Katskee’s action for breach of contract. This action concerns the determination of what constitutes an illness within the meaning of a health insurance policy issued by appellee, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Nebraska. We reverse the decision of the district court and remand the cause for further proceedings.

In January 1990, upon the recommendation of her gynecologist, Dr. Larry E. Roffman, appellant consulted with Dr. Henry T. Lynch regarding her family’s history of breast and…