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California Court Clarifies Confusion Post-Howell

Ever since the California Supreme Court decided Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc., 52 Cal 4th 541 (2013), California’s lower courts have been dealing with the billed vs. paid issue.  The opinion of Corenbaum v. Lampkin, 214 Cal.App.4th 1308 (2013) is an example. An intoxicated Lampkin drove his car and hit the taxi in which Corenbaum was a passenger.  Cornebaum’s medical insurance paid his bills but at a discounted rate.  In other words, the medical providers accepted the … [Read more...]