Sparks Regional Medical Center v. Blatt

Wendell L. Griffen, Judge.

Appellee, an attorney, filed suit to recover an attorney’s fee based on the theories of quasi-contract and unjust enrichment. On cross-motions for summary judgment, the circuit court judge granted the appellee’s motion and awarded the fee. We conclude that the grant of summary judgment was in error; therefore, we reverse and remand.

Joe H. Bell underwent major surgery at Sparks Regional Medical Center, one of the appellants herein. Bell was a beneficiary on his wife’s health-insurance plan, which was self-funded by her employer, Crawford Memorial Hospital, and…