Court of Appeals of IndianaCourt of Appeals of Indiana
Parkview Hospital, Inc. v. American Family Insurance Company
21A-PL-1369
Civil Plenary. Affirms the Allen Superior Court’s consideration of damages and attorney fees on remand and affirms the trial court’s denial of Parkview Hospital’s request for attorney fees under the Hospital Lien Act, Ind. Code §§ 32-33- 4-1 to -8 (2015). Reverses the trial court’s judgment that American Family is liable for the full amount of the hospital’s lien, $95,541.88. Finds the insurance company’s obligation under the lien act is not greater than its policy limit of $50,000. Remands with instructions to enter judgment for Parkview and against American Family in the amount of $50,000 plus pre-judgment interest.