Integrated Healthcare Providers v. Division of Corrections

24 Ct. Cl. 82

• Court: West Virginia Court of Claims
• Decided: January 18, 2002
• Docket: CC-02-052
• Status: Published

Opinion

PER CURIAM:

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 $50,520.01 for medical services rendered to inmates in the custody of respondent at Mt. Olive Correctional Complex, a facility of the respondent. Respondent, in its Answer, admits the validity of the claim, but further states that the amount owed to claimant is $35,290.71 and that there were insufficient funds in its appropriation for the fiscal year in question from which to pay the claim. Claimant has reviewed the Answer of the respondent and agrees that the correct amount is $35,290.71.

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.