Pinder v. Old Southern Life Insurance Co.

STOKER, Judge.

Old Southern Life Insurance Company appeals a judgment awarding the plaintiff $7,116.79 under two health insurance policies and $3,500 in attorneys fees.

FACTS

Patricia Pinder took out two health insurance policies with Old Southern. One afforded basic coverage; one was a major medical policy.

Ms. Pinder saw Dr. L.R. Collier in March 1983 because she had had pelvic pain and a fever for two to three weeks. In October 1982, her pap smear had been normal. In March 1983, her pap smear showed Grade 2 changes, indicating problems. Dr. Collier had her hospitalized from March 14 to March…