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HERMANN HOSP. v. PAN AMERICAN LIFE INS. CO.

Civil Action No. 93-1544.

932 F.Supp. 899 (1996)

HERMANN HOSPITAL, Plaintiff, v. PAN AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE CO., Defendant.

United States District Court, S.D. Texas, Houston Division.

July 19, 1996.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gail Magers, Houston, Texas, for Plaintiff.

Michael S. Forshey, Dallas, Texas, for Defendant.

Opinion on Preemption

HUGHES, District Judge.

1. Introduction.

Hermann Hospital sued Pan American Life Insurance Company to recover for unpaid medical services, alleging deceptive trade practices and negligent misrepresentation in the handling of the hospital's claims. Pan American will not have to pay Hermann because its claims are precluded by the federal law about benefit plans.

2. Background.

Pan American is...

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