Sher v. Hospital Service Corp.

The only issue in this appeal is whether the trial court erred in striking plaintiff’s amended complaint and dismissing his suit for declaratory judgment. Resolution of this issue requires us to decide whether the allegations of the complaint stated a cause of action.

I

Plaintiff Steven Sher is a resident of Chicago, Illinois. Defendants Hospital Service Corporation and Illinois Medical Sendee are corporations organized under Illinois law. Hospital Service provides what is known as the Blue Cross plan for hospital care. Illinois Medical provides what is known as the Blue Shield plan for medical…