Center Medical Center v. Ady

By Judge Charles N. Dorsey

Facts

The defendant, Christy Ady, was treated at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for medical problems from May 12, 2001, until May 21, 2001. Her husband, Thomas, is also a party defendant as it is alleged that the parties were legally married and he was consequently legally responsible for any indebtedness incurred by his wife under the doctrine of spousal necessaries. For the purposes of this opinion, that distinction is not significant and both defendants are referred to simply as “Defendants.” The plaintiff is referred to as “Carilion.”

At or about the date of…