Howell v. HAMILTON MEATS & PROVISIONS, INC.

Supreme Court of California · Decided 2011-08-18

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Opinion WERDEGAR, J. When a tortiously injured person receives medical care for his or her injuries, the provider of that care often accepts as full payment, pursuant to a preexisting contract with the injured person’s health insurer, an amount less than that stated in the provider’s bill. In that circumstance, may the injured person recover from the tortfeasor, as economic damages for past medical expenses, th…

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