Billings Deaconess Hospital, Inc. v. Angel

In the District Court of Yellowstone County, Billings Deaconess Hospital, Inc. brought a collection action against Judith K. Angel and her husband for services rendered to Mrs. Angel. Mrs. Angel cross-claimed against Travelers Insurance Company (Travelers) claiming that Travelers should have paid the medical expenses under workers’ compensation coverage. The District Court ruled it lacked subject matter jurisdiction. Mrs. Angel appeals. We affirm.

The issues are:

1. Did the District Court err in dismissing Mrs. Angel’s third-party complaint on the ground that exclusive jurisdiction to resolve…