University Medical Center, Corp. v. Pima County

OPINION

HATHAWAY, Judge.

Pima County appeals the granting of summary judgment ordering it to pay appellee University Medical Center (UMC) $160,-953.27 plus interest for hospital expenses incurred on behalf of Miguel Lara (Lara), who, while committing a felony, was wounded by a Tucson Police Officer. Lara was then transported directly to UMC, where he remained hospitalized under Tucson Police guard for approximately two months. Upon discharge, Lara was transported to the county jail and incarcerated.' The county argues that it should not be held responsible for Lara’s medical expenses because…