West Virginia Court of Claims, 2002

United Hospital Center v. Division of Corrections

United Hospital Center v. Division of Corrections
West Virginia Court of Claims · Decided December 12, 2002
24 Ct. Cl. 229

Counsel

Claimant appears pro se., Heather A. Connolly, Assistant Attorney General, for respondent.

United Hospital Center v. Division of Corrections

Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM:

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

*230Claimant seeks payment in the amount of $1,775.91 for medical services rendered to inmates in the custody of respondent at Pruntytown Correctional Center, a facility of the respondent. Respondent, in its Answer, admits the validity of the claim, and further states that there were insufficient funds in its appropriation for the fiscal year in question from which to pay the claim.

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.

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