Complete Health, Inc. v. White

Ples White, Jr., and his wife, Ruby White, sued William G. McConnell, alleging that McConnell had negligently or wantonly injured Mr. White and also, by that injury, had caused Mrs. White to suffer a loss of consortium. They requested a trial by jury. On August 10, 1992, McConnell filed a motion to join Complete Health, Inc., White's health insurance provider, as an involuntary plaintiff. The Tuscaloosa Circuit Court granted the motion by order dated August 11, 1992, and Complete Health was notified at that time. The case was set for trial August 17, 1992, but was continued. The Whites and…