Harris v. Blue Cross Insurance
Tarsha Harris acquired an Individual PPO Short Term health insurance policy issued by Blue Cross of California, Inc. After her policy became effective, she suddenly discovered she had a rare condition called Spontaneous Endometriosis of the Umbilicus. Accordingly, she sought all necessary medical treatment, including surgery to remove the umbilical mass. As she turned to her insurer for help in this matter, Blue Cross determined that she had made a material misrepresentation in her application and rescinded her policy. Blue Cross alleged that Ms. Harris failed to disclose a prior yeast infection in her navel. However, it took Blue Cross nearly a year from her initial claim to notify her of this decision. Ms. Harris now faces outstanding medical bills because of the insurer’s denial. She contacted The Quisenberry Law Firm to represent her in a suit against Blue Cross for breach of contract and insurance bad faith. Click here to read more about Tarsha's case which has been profiled in Michael Moore's new film, "Sicko."
