St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center v. City of Phoenix

OPINION

ROLL, Judge.

St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (St. Joseph’s) appeals from summary judg*541ment entered in favor of the City of Phoenix (the City) on the issue of responsibility for hospital charges incurred by Francisco Rincon, a gunshot victim. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm as modified.

FACTS

On May 29, 1985, Francisco Rincon was shot in the head by Lawrence Patrell. A Phoenix police officer who was issuing a traffic citation nearby heard two gunshots, saw Rincon fall to the ground, and observed Patrell driving away. The officer pursued Patrell and radioed for medical…