Opinion
Civil Action No. 3:04CV-608-H.
March 15, 2006
William I. Hardin, Defendant.
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
This is an interpleader action filed by American General Life and Accident Insurance Co. ("American General") to determine the legal entitlement to the proceeds of a family cancer expense plan issued to William I. Hardin ("Hardin").
Hardin received treatment for cancer and American General has deposited $33,113.63 in the Court registry for payment of expenses. All potential claimants have been notified. The Court allowed American General attorney's fees in the amount of $2,884.68 and payment to the State of Indiana in the amount of $5,187.47. The University of Louisville Hospital ("U of L") has made a claim for $20,425.27. The Court has received no other claims.
Hardin objects to U of L's claim on the grounds that its assignment was invalid and its claim is late. However, the assignment is valid, the claim is appropriate and the timeliness not a disqualifying factor. U of L is entitled to reimbursement from the insurance proceeds.
Being otherwise sufficiently advised,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that U of L is entitled to payment in the amount of $20,425.27 from the Court registry.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all remaining funds be paid directly to William L. Hardin.
This is a final and appealable order.