Pinellas County - File #: 24-1529A

• File #: 24-1529A
• Version: 1
• Type: County Attorney Item
• Status: Regular Agenda
• File created: 8/20/2024
• Department: County Attorney
• On agenda: 9/19/2024
• Title: Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. dba Florida Blue - action for recovery of damages.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/19/2024	1	Board of County Commissioners	approved	Pass

Subject:

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Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. dba Florida Blue - action for recovery of damages.

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Recommended Action:

Recommended Action

Approval and authorization for the County Attorney to initiate litigation against Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. dba Florida Blue.

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Strategic Plan:

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Summary:

Summary

This action is the result of underpayment of charges incurred as a result of emergency ambulance transport of Florida Blue’s insureds.

This authorization includes bringing suit against all defendants that are or may become necessary to fully litigate this action.

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Background Information:

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Fiscal Impact:

Unknown.

Staff Member Responsible:

Jewel White, County Attorney
Christy Donovan Pemberton, Managing Assistant County Attorney
Andrew P. Keefe, Assistant County Attorney

Partners:

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Attachments:

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