Magistrate Judge: Power Of Attorney Gives Standing; Air Transport Suit Lacking

Mealey's (May 9, 2022, 1:52 PM EDT) -- TAMPA, Fla. — A power of attorney and allegations that an insured remains liable for the $237,770 balance an insurer did not pay an air ambulance company give an attorney standing to pursue the insurer but not the air ambulance company he represents, but because the plaintiffs point to no plan provision authorizing payment for transporting a woman from the Dominican Republic, the claims should be dismissed without prejudice, a federal magistrate judge in Florida said in an April 26 report and recommendation....