Legal Opinion
United Hospital v. D'Annunzio
North Dakota Supreme Court
Decided March 30, 1994No. Civ. 930162, 930163PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SANDSTROM, Justice.
In this case, we address the responsibility of a governmental entity to pay for prisoner medical care. After a prisoner attempted suicide in the Grand Forks County Jail, two hospitals provided medical care. In separate suits, the hospitals sued Grand Forks County for the cost of the medical care. In both cases, the district court held the County re-' sponsible for payment of the medical bills. The district court denied prejudgment interest. The County appeals, claiming its duty to ensure prisoners receive medical care is distinguishable and separate from a duty to pay for…
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- Horst v. GuyNorth Dakota Supreme Court · 1974
- Walker v. WeilenmanNorth Dakota Supreme Court · 1966
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