Pinellas County - File #: 21-258A

• File #: 21-258A
• Version: 1
• Type: County Attorney Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/9/2021
• Department: County Attorney
• On agenda: 3/9/2021
• Final action: 3/9/2021
• Title: Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority v. AvMed, Inc. d/b/a AvMed Health Plans - action for recovery of damages.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/9/2021	1	Board of County Commissioners	approved	Pass

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Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority v. AvMed, Inc. d/b/a AvMed Health Plans - action for recovery of damages.

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Recommended Action:

Recommended Action

Approval and authorization for the County Attorney to initiate litigation against AvMed, Inc. d/b/a AvMed Health Plans.

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Strategic Plan:

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Summary:

Summary

This action is the result of underpayment or non-payment of charges incurred as a result of ambulance transport of AvMed insureds.

This authorization includes bringing suit against all defendants that may be or 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

Partners:

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