The 9th Circuit reversed the District Court’s order for summary judgment and found in favor of Blatchford. The case involved application of 25 U.S.C. 1621e to a case between the injured party and the health provider. The court found the statute provides the provider a right of recovery only against third parties, not to the individual Indian who received care from the provider.
District Court’s Order for Summary Judgment
Appellant’s Brief
Reply Brief
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