University Health Associates v. Division of Corrections

This claim was submitted for decision based upon the allegations in the Notice of Claim and respondent's Answer.

Claimant seeks payment in the amount of $160,703.50 for medical services rendered to inmates in the custody of respondent at St. Marys Correctional Center, Huttonsville Correctional Center, Mt. Olive Correctional Complex, and Pruntytown Correctional Center, facilities of the respondent. Respondent, in its Answer, admits the validity of the claim, but states that the correct amount owed to claimant is $64,677.34. Respondent further states that there were insufficient funds in its appropriation for the fiscal year in question from which to pay the claim. Claimant, having reviewed the Answer of the respondent, agrees that the correct amount owed by respondent is $64,677.34.

While the Court believes that this is a claim which in equity and good conscience should be paid, the Court further believes that an award cannot be recommended based upon the decision in Airkem Sales and Service, et al. vs. Dept. of Mental Health, 8 Ct. Cl. 180 (1971).

Claim disallowed.