Eriksen v. Blue Cross of Idaho Health Services, Inc.

BURNETT, Judge.

We are asked to review a magistrate’s award of attorney fees to the prevailing parties in a contract dispute. The dispositive issues are whether the award is authorized by I.C. § 12-120(3) and, if so, whether the amount awarded is reasonable. The district court has upheld the award. Today we do the same.

The pertinent facts are undisputed. In 1984, Blue Cross of Idaho Health Services, Inc., entered a contract with' Albert and Patricia Eriksen, providing coverage of medical and hospital expenses. Mrs. Erik-sen subsequently underwent surgery. Blue Cross paid some of her bills but…