Washoe Medical Center, Inc. v. Lyon County

*494OPINION

Appellant Washoe Medical Center (WMC) provided medical care to a resident of respondent Lyon County. Believing the resident was an indigent, WMC notified the Lyon County Clerk of its medical services and requested payment for those services pursuant to statute. After the County refused to provide reimbursement, appellant filed its initial complaint in Washoe County on July 14, 1987, praying for $13,254.87, interest, and attorney’s fees. Respondent moved for summary judgment after successfully contesting the venue.1 The district court granted summary judgment to respondent, concluding…