Legal Question in Insurance Law in New York
a family member gets checks sent to them from the insurance company cashes the check and never pays the doctors for their services isnt this illegal?
Asked on 10/24/11, 4:41 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin Connolly
Kevin J. Connolly
No. The doctor can sue for it, but it's not a crime. It's slimy and sleazy and the collection firm will not settle for less than the amount of check. It simply doesn't satisfy the technical requirements for theft.
Answered on 10/31/11, 11:05 am
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