Aubrey Cohorst v. Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky, Inc.

Filing 48

JUDGMENT by Judge John F. Walter, in favor of Aubrey Cohorst against Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky, Inc., in the amount of $140,434.25. Plaintiff shall have leave to file a motion for attorney fees and costs. (SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (jp)

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LAW OFFICES OF CHRISTIAN J. GARRIS
CHRISTIAN J. GARRIS SBN 175808
633 West Fifth Street, 28th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90071
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Attorneys for Plaintiff

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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AUBREY COHORST, an individual,
Plaintiff,

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vs.
ANTHEM HEALTH PLANS OF
KENTUCKY, INC., and DOES 110, inclusive,

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JUDGMENT
Judge:
Ctrm.:

Hon. John F. Walter
7A (First St.)

Defendants.

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Case No. CV16- 07925 JFK (SKx)

TO THE COURT, ALL PARTIES, AND THEIR ATTORNEYS OF
RECORD:
Judgment shall be entered in favor of Aubrey Cohorst (“Plaintiff”) and
against Defendant Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky, Inc., (“Anthem”) as follows:
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Plaintiff was insured by Anthem under a health insurance policy

issued by Anthem under which Plaintiff was a participant.
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In November 2015, Plaintiff underwent artificial disc replacement

surgery and incurred $140,434.25 in medical bills. (AR0192.)
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Plaintiff timely submitted the bills to Anthem, which Anthem denied

pursuant to it medical policy. Plaintiff timely appealed, and Anthem reconfirmed
their denial.

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Judgment

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Plaintiff filed this action on October 25, 2016, seeking the recovery of

the unpaid health insurance benefits from Anthem.
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The matter was fully briefed by the parties and was tried by the Court

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on August 29, 2017. Anthem did not contest the amount of the benefits due at the

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time of trial.

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

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6.

On December 12, 2017, the Court issued its decision in favor of

Plaintiff. (Docket No. 43.)
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Therefore, the Court orders judgment in favor of Plaintiff and against

Anthem in the amount of $140,434.25.
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Plaintiff shall have leave to file a motion for attorney fees and costs.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

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DATED: December 20, 2017

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Hon. John F. Walter

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United States District Judge
Submitted by:

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Dated: December 20, 2017

LAW OFFICES OF CHRISTIAN J. GARRIS

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By:________/s/____________________
Christian J. Garris, Esq.

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Attorneys for Plaintiff

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Dated: December 20, 2017

MARTIN & MARTIN LLP

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By:__________/s/__________________
Valorie L. Ferrouillet, Esq.
Attorneys for Defendant Anthem Health Plans of
Kentucky, Inc.

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