Serrania v. LPH, Inc.

¶1 Karrie Lynn Serranía sued LPH, Inc., and Discovery Dental Group, PLLC (DDG), in the Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County, over their attempt to collect a disputed dental bill. After months of litigation, the District Court entered judgment and sanctions against Serranía and her counsel, Terry Wallace. Serranía and Wallace appeal. We address the following issues:

1. Whether the appeal is justiciable.

2. Whether the District Court correctly awarded LPH summary judgment on Serrania’s Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claim.

3. Whether the District Court abused its discretion in…