Adler v. Hyman

RODOWSKY, Judge.

This is a subrogation action for contribution from an alleged joint tortfeasor, brought by the malpractice insurer of one health care provider against another health care provider following settlement by the subrogee of the underlying claim in the Health Claims Arbitration Office (HCAO). The claim for contribution was initially filed directly in a circuit court, which dismissed. We hold that the claim for contribution must be arbitrated before the HCAO, so that the action was properly dismissed by the circuit court.

The appellant, and plaintiff below, is Lawrence W. Adler, M.D.…