Hoover v. Mercy Health

Richard Hoover appeals from a judgment dismissing his individual and class action lawsuit against the defendant corporations, which own, operate or do business as St. John’s Mercy Medical Center (collectively “Mercy”). Hoover asserts that the trial court erred in dismissing his petition because it sufficiently states a cause of action. The judgment is reversed, and the case is remanded.

I. Facts and Procedure

In March 2009, Hoover underwent surgery at Mercy. Mercy billed Hoover $17,337.39 for the medical goods and services provided. Hoover paid $5,300, but otherwise disputed the bill. Mercy…