Bonner General Hospital v. Bonner County

WALTERS, Justice.

This is a medical indigency case. When Bonner County denied Jason Foy’s medical indigency application, the district court reversed the County’s order on appeal. We concur with the district court’s decision and hold that the County’s determination was not supported by substantial evidence, and was arbitrary, capricious and an abuse of discretion.

BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Nineteen-year-old Jason Foy broke his right femur while skiing at Schweitzer Mountain. Foy was treated at Bonner General Hospital (BGH) where he incurred medical expenses of $14,675.55. Foy had recently…