Turnbow v. State, Department of Human Resources, Welfare Division

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FACTS

In 1974, Harriette Turnbow (“Turnbow”) purchased a major medical insurance policy from Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company and Beneficial Employees Security Trust (the “insurers”). In 1981, Turnbow suffered a massive stroke which totally disabled her. The insurers paid Turnbow under the policy until 1984, at which time they wrongfully terminated her benefits. Following the termination of Turnbow’s benefits, Medicaid, as administered by respondent State of Nevada, Department of Human Resources, Welfare Division (the “Division”) paid for Turnbow’s health care. Turnbow incurred…