Logan Barrowers v. Aetna Health of California, Inc. et al

Filing 58

JUDGMENT by Judge Manuel L. Real, Therefore, the Court orders judgment in favor of Plaintiff and against Aetna in the amount of $194,109.66. Plaintiff shall file motions for attorney fees, costs, and interest. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (pj)

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LAW OFFICES OF CHRISTIAN J. GARRIS
CHRISTIAN J. GARRIS SBN 175808
633 West Fifth Street, 28th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90017
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Attorneys for Plaintiff

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JS-6

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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LOGAN BARROWES,
Plaintiff,

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Case No. 2:CV08-8659 R (PJWx)
JUDGMENT

vs.

AETNA HEALTH OF
CALIFORNIA, INC. and DOES 1-50,
15 inclusive,
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Judge:
Ctrm.:

Hon. Manuel Real
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Defendants.

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TO THE COURT, ALL PARTIES, AND THEIR ATTORNEYS OF
RECORD:

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Judgment shall be entered in favor of Logan Barrowes (“Plaintiff”) and
against Defendant Aetna Health of California, Inc., (“Aetna”) as follows:
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Plaintiff was insured by Aetna under a health insurance policy issued

by Aetna under which Plaintiff was a participant.
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In September 2007, Plaintiff underwent brain surgery and incurred

$194,109.66 in medical bills as set forth in Plaintiff’s Trial Brief, Garris
Declaration, Exhibit Z. (Docket No. 18-6, pp. 45-64.)

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Judgment

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3.

Plaintiff timely submitted the bills to Aetna, which Aetna refused to

pay. Plaintiff timely appealed, and Aetna reconfirmed their denial.
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Plaintiff filed this action on August 17, 2008, seeking the recovery of

the unpaid health insurance benefits from Aetna.
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The matter was fully brief by the parties and was tried by the Court on

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March 29, 2010. The Court found in favor of Aetna and entered judgment on April

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29, 2010. Aetna did not contest the amount of the benefits due at the time of trial.

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Plaintiff timely appealed on May 17, 2010.

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The Ninth Circuit reversed, finding that the claims were covered,

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633 west fifth street, 28th floor
los angeles, california 90017
tel [phone]
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law offices of christian j. garris

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issuing its mandate on April 9, 2012.
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Therefore, the Court orders judgment in favor of Plaintiff and against

Aetna in the amount of $194,109.66.
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Plaintiff shall file motions for attorney fees, costs, and interest.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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DATED: _May 23, 2012_

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By:___________________________
Hon. Manuel Real

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United States District Judge

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Submitted by:

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Dated: May 23, 2012

LAW OFFICES OF CHRISTIAN J. GARRIS

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By:____________________________
Christian J. Garris, Esq.

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Attorneys for Plaintiff Logan Barrowes

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