Regents of the University of California Ex Rel. Hospitals Auxiliary of the Medical Center v. Principal Financial Group
Opinion
Opinion
Patel, J.
MEMORANDUM & ORDER
Re: Motion for Summary Judgment
On September 7, 2004, defendants Principal Financial Group et al. filed a notice of removal in this court, removing this action from San Francisco Superior Court. The original complaint, filed by plaintiff Regents of the University of California, states six claims for relief arising out of defendants’ refusal to pay for medical treatment provided by plaintiff to one of defendants’ insureds. Now before this court is defendants’ motion for summary judgment on each of plaintiffs claims. Having considered the parties’ arguments and submissions, the court enters the following memorandum and order.
BACKGROUND
In late June, 2003, Mr. David Donner, who was insured under a medical policy issued by defendants, was injured in an automobile accident. Mr. Donner was later convicted of driving while intoxicated at the time of the accident. Following initial medical treatment at another hospital, Mr. Donner was transferred to the University of California San Francisco (“UCSF”) hospital, which is owned by plaintiff, on July 5, 2003. Mr. Donner spent sixteen days at the UCSF hospital, incurring medical expenses in excess of $150,000.