Legal Opinion
Medical Center Hosp. of Vt v. Lorrain
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided March 8, 1996No. 94-669PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMorse, J.
Defendant Patricia Lorrain, whose husband Derek received medical services from plaintiff Medical Center Hospital of Vermont (MCHV), appeals the superior court’s grant of summary judgment to MCHV "with respect to her, in this collection action against the Lorrains. We reverse.
MCHV provided care to Derek Lorrain for a work-related injury. Upon admission to the hospital, he agreed in writing to pay for uninsured or unreimbursed fees resulting from his care. MCHV did not require his wife to sign a payment guarantee. When payment of the $7000 bill was not forthcoming from either Mr. Lorrain or his…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- Jersey Shore Medical Center-Fitkin Hospital v. Estate of BaumSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1980
- Condore v. Prince George's CountyCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1981
- Bartrom v. Adjustment Bureau, Inc.Indiana Supreme Court · 1993
- Schilling v. Bedford County Memorial Hospital, Inc.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1983
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