Society of New York Hospital v. Malsky

This is an action by New York Hospital for services in the amount of $3,045.10 rendered to defendant Edward Maisky, Jr. ("Maisky”). Defendants Maisky and his father have impleaded the Health and Welfare Fund of the Provision Salesmen and Distributors Union, Local 627 ("the Union”), alleging that Maisky is a covered dependent under the terms of the Union’s group health insurance plan. The plaintiff hospital is conceded by all parties to have a meritorious claim against defendants. The issue, submitted to the court on an agreed statement of facts, is whether third-party defendant is liable to…