Riegleman Chiropractic Center v. Krieg et. al.

Jul 20, 2006

OUTCOME: Established and enforced a written assignment of benifits claim in favor of treating chiropractor against patient and attorney representing patient in litigation

Reported decision initiated by a chiropractor to enforce a written agreement assigning payment for treatment fees from any personal injury recovery obtained by patient in pending litigation. Successfu ... lly enforced the terms of agreement against both the patient and his attorney who had actually signed and acknowledged the agreement. First case recognizing the enforceability of such an agreement against third parties. Case has implications to subrogation law in the area of health care services.