Trancik v. USAA Insurance

HOWARD, J.:

Thomas Trancik, M.D., P.A. (“Trancik”) 1 brought this action for breach of contract and violation of the Unfair Trade Practices Act (“UTPA”), alleging USAA Insurance Company (“USAA”) failed to honor an assignment of settlement proceeds executed by his patient, Rosemary Wiggs, in connection with medical treatment she received following a motor-vehicle collision with USAA’s insured. The trial court dismissed the suit, ruling Trancik failed to state a claim for relief because no contractual privity with USAA existed. We affirm.

FACTS

Trancik performed surgery on Wiggs for injuries she…