Deeds v. Regence Blueshield of Idaho

TROUT, Justice.

This case involves the enforceability of an arbitration agreement under a health care insurance policy. Appellant Regence Blue Shield of Idaho (Regence) appeals from a district court order and decision, concluding the disputed arbitration agreement is unenforceable and vacating the court’s prior order compelling arbitration.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Respondent Brooke Deeds (Deeds), the insured, filed a complaint against Regence after it declined to pay for Deeds’ treatment for injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident. In answer to the complaint, Regence demanded…