BPS Clinical Laboratories v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield

Plaintiffs, independent clinical laboratories and two physicians, alleged that they wrongfully were denied the opportunity to participate as panel providers in defendant’s new health care program, Premier plus. On October 9, 1991, the circuit court granted defendant’s motion for summary disposition with regard to all issues except plaintiffs’ claim under the Prudent Purchaser Act (ppa), MCL 550.51 et seq.; MSA 24.650(51) et seq., which the court found defendant had violated. The parties each appeal the court’s summary disposition decision adverse to it. Defen*574dant also appeals an order of…