Bristol West Insurance Co. v. MD Readers, Inc.

In an underlying declaratory judgment action against Bristol West Insurance Company, regarding the proper calculation for reimbursement under PIP benefits for “radiological services associated with reading an MRI,” the trial court certified a class of all health care providers who have submitted claims to Bristol West for MRI services rendered from August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005. The class certification order allowed MD Readers, the only named plaintiff, to represent that class in the litigation. Bristol West appeals, claiming primarily that MD Readers lacks standing to be a proper…