Connor v. Shaw

The Department of Public Aid appeals from a judgment of the circuit court of Franklin County denying in full its lien claim for medical expenses paid on behalf of plaintiff, Mary Connor, prior to settlement of her personal injury action. The claim was denied after the circuit court refused to admit into evidence the Department’s certification regarding direct medical payments. The sole question on this appeal is whether the circuit court erred in so excluding the certification. We conclude that it did, and therefore reverse and remand with directions.

The facts underlying this appeal are not…