Pallister v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Montana, Inc.

¶ 1 This case arises out of claims asserted by multiple persons against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, now known as Caring for Montanans, Inc. (CFM) and Montana Comprehensive Health Association (MCHA) (collectively “Insurers”). The District Court certified a class of claimants for settlement purposes only. The District Court then held a fairness hearing on a proposed settlement agreement and approved the settlement. Several class members objected to the settlement (Objectors) and appealed to this Court, arguing they should be allowed to conduct further discovery to ascertain the…